The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) welcomed the phase four stimulus proposal, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced, which includes a provision that would establish a new Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Senators are expected to consider similar legislation.…
Growth Energy Commends House Push for Biofuel Relief
Growth Energy applauded the introduction by House leaders of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), which allocates more than $3 trillion in recovery dollars, including long-awaited assistance for the struggling biofuels industry. “Over the course of this pandemic, half the biofuels industry was forced offline, sending shockwaves through the entire…
National Fuel Price Average Increases by Six Cents
The national fuel price average is six cents more expensive on the week at $1.84, according to AAA, but still cheaper on the month and year — three cents and $1.02 less, respectively. Forty states still have averages of $2 or less per gallon. “Pump prices are fluctuating throughout the country as demand increases and…
Rutter’s Launches 2020 Fuel Sweepstakes
York, Pa.-based Rutter’s kicked off the summer season with the launch of its 2020 Summer Fuelin’ Up Sweepstakes on April 27. The 78-store chain extended this year’s sweepstakes an extra month, through September 27, and will reward their VIP customers with over $50,000 in cash and prizes. “We love rewarding our loyal customers at Rutter’s,”…
The Truth About Water in Fuel Storage Tanks
Have you spent time or resources preventing or mitigating water in your fuel storage tanks? It’s something all suppliers and retailers have at least thought about, and it’s important to know the facts. One of those facts is that the fuel itself is not the cause of water contamination. It’s common knowledge among convenience store…
ACE Ready to Assist Fuel Retailers With Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced further information and details surrounding the application process for its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), which makes available up to $100 million in competitive grants for activities designed to expand the sale and use of renewable fuels, $86 million of which is reserved for higher blends…
Thorntons Provides Hand Protectors at the Pump
Thorntons has introduced GripHero hand protectors at the pump as its latest measure to enhance customer safety. Award-winning GripHero hand protectors are anti-static, biodegradable and designed for use around fuel. “At Thorntons, we care greatly about the safety and well-being of our Guests and our Team Members. We are pleased to offer this innovative new…
Growth Energy Supports Clean Fuels Deployment Act
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor announced its support of the Clean Fuels Deployment Act, introduced by biofuels champions and U.S. Representatives Abby Finkenauer (D-Iowa), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Angie Craig (D-Ill.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.). The legislation authorized $500 million over five years for the Department of Transportation to provide grants that will incentivize the deployment…
Most States Have Fuel Price Average Under $2 Per Gallon
As fuel prices continue to push cheaper across the U.S., only one twelve states have an average of $2 per gallon or more, according to AAA. The national average on April 24 was $1.77, which is four cents less than last week, 28 cents cheaper than last month and $1.11 less than a year ago.…
New Analysis of Fuel Sales in Our Area
The events that occurred in the stock market on April 10 caused me to create an updated fuel sales chart from retail convenience stores in our area. I suspect it is representative of convenience stores across the United States. To read the chart: the vertical axis is dollars (orange line), and gallons (blue line) for…