Biofuel

Star Oilco Speaks On Decarbonizing Heavy Duty Trucks

 Star Oilco Speaks On Decarbonizing Heavy Duty Trucks 1000 667 Star Oilco

Decarbonizing Heavy Duty Fleets By Using B99 Biodiesel.Mark Fitz joined the Clean Cities Coalition Mindful Mobility Tech Talk series for their High GHG Reductions webinar. Mark spoke on the benefits of B99 and how fleets can begin decarbonizing their emissions today! On September 28th, 2022, three representatives were invited to speak on how they are…

Biodiesel as a Heavy Duty Low CO2 Solution

 Biodiesel as a Heavy Duty Low CO2 Solution 700 394 Star Oilco

Save money with Low CO2 Biodiesel in your heavy duty fleet. In Oregon the state ensures there is a cost associated with the CO2 intensity of a fuel.  This is why Biodiesel is consistently lower cost than petroleum Diesel fuels on the West Coast.  Get ahead of this curve and ensure your fleet benefits. Why…

Emergency Back-up Fuel

 Emergency Back-up Fuel 150 150 Star Oilco

Do you need your Emergency Back Up generator filled? We have drivers on the road today. If you need your generator fueled give us a call. Spring is here and summer is around the corner. Be prepared for an emergency now. When was the last time you had your generator filled? Open an account with…

What is Heating Oil?

 What is Heating Oil? 150 150 Star Oilco

In the Pacific Northwest heating oil is diesel. New heating oil customers often ask us, “What is heating oil?” Heating oil is diesel fuel and there are several grades and types. For Star Oilco our standard heating oil product is a ultra low sulfur diesel with a 5% biodiesel blend in order to meet Oregon…

Oregon Diesel Taxes Explained

 Oregon Diesel Taxes Explained 150 150 Star Oilco

How Oregon Diesel Taxes Are Calculated As of January 1st, 2022 Oregon is raising Fuel Taxes to $.38 a gallon. (source) The prices in this article have been updated to reflect that.  There will be another $.02 a gallon fuel tax increase set in 2024 as well. Oregon is unique in its handling of diesel.…

Every question Star Oilco has been asked about heating oil

 Every question Star Oilco has been asked about heating oil 150 150 Star Oilco

Heating Oil FAQ (and not so FAQ) It’s getting cold again in the Pacific Northwest, so it is time to take a look at some common questions we have been asked about Heating Oil.  If you don’t see an answer to a question you have, please feel free to call, email, or message Star Oilco…

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What Do I Need to Know About Long Term Diesel Storage?

 What Do I Need to Know About Long Term Diesel Storage? 150 150 Star Oilco

Here’s good advice if you are relying on diesel as a back up fuel in the Pacific NW. [KGVID]https://www.staroilco.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bugs-Kill-Equipment.mp4[/KGVID] Now is the time to refill and treat your back up fuel tanks. Quite a bit of our business at Star Oilco is fueling back-up generators, emergency water pumps, refrigerated trailers and other long term off-road…

In-depth look at Biodiesel as a heating fuel

 In-depth look at Biodiesel as a heating fuel 500 500 Star Oilco

In a recent study, the viability of biodiesel – also known as bioheat – and its use as a heating oil was examined. TL:DR Biodiesel up to B20 and beyond do not require equipment changes or settings. Home heating systems have used biodiesel since 2000 and have shown no significant issues compared to standard fuel.…

Emergency Back-Up Generator Fuel Quality Assurance

 Emergency Back-Up Generator Fuel Quality Assurance 150 150 Star Oilco

Emergency Back Up Generator Diesel Fuel Quality The fuel in your generator is the single most overlooked item in maintaining a back up generator.  Be prepared and know your back up generator diesel fuel quality is ready with these best practices. When the power goes out, don’t let a decade old tank of diesel be…

On Site Refueling in Oregon

 On Site Refueling in Oregon 700 394 Star Oilco

6 reasons to use Wet-Hose diesel and gasoline fleet fueling in Portland, Oregon. The best strategic decision to reduce needless driver hours and keep your fleet on the route without excuses. Mobile Onsite Fleet Fueling Service for diesel and gasoline available in Oregon and Washington. If some days you have more work than drivers…  Wet…