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What does a business need to use Pacific Pride or CFN in Oregon?

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How to Get a Pacific Pride fuel card in Oregon If you have ever wondered what was required to use a stand alone commercial cardlock location in Oregon – we have answers.  Any user of diesel can self serve diesel at a Pacific Pride or CFN cardlock.  If you need gasoline for a commercial purpose…

What is Heating Oil?

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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…

Delivery Driver Fueling Solutions

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Delivery Drivers are more in demand then ever. The world has changed. People are discovering the benefits of having food, groceries and everyday products delivered right to their door. [videopack id=”3795″]https://staoilcopro.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PP-2021-Video-Ad.mp4[/videopack] If you are a delivery driver or you have a fleet of drivers, the ability to have access to 24/7 fueling stations, controlling your…

Oregon Diesel Taxes Explained

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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

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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?

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Here’s good advice if you are relying on diesel as a back up fuel in the Pacific NW. [KGVID]https://staoilcopro.wpengine.com/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

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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.…

Bulk Transporter Article on Star Oilco B99 Biodiesel use

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Star Oilco graces the pages of Bulk Transporter Magazine. Read the Bulk Transporter Magazine article about Star Oilco’s pioneering use of B99 Biodiesel in 105,500 GVW petroleum truck and trailers in the Pacific Northwest. You can read the article by following the link below. Star Oilco delivers sustainable fuels to Oregon in near-zero carbon trucks…

Oregon and Self-Serve Laws at the Pump

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Why can’t I pump my own gas in Oregon? In Oregon there are self-serve and full-serve counties.  The more urbanized counties require an attendant serve you with gasoline. (NOTE: If you operate a business in Oregon and want the ability to have commercial vehicles use a 24-7 card lock location here are the rules for…

B99 Biodiesel as a Heavy Duty Fuel

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Using B99 Biodiesel in a Tier 4 Heavy Duty Diesel B99 Biodiesel reduces CO2 footprint of a 105,500 GVW truck and trailer by more than half at a lower cost than petroleum diesel. What is B99 Biodiesel? B99 Biodiesel is as pure of blend of Biodiesel you can get in the United States and still…