Learn the Drivers Behind the Cost of Heating Oil The outlook for heating oil prices going into this winter was for stable or even lower prices—great news, amid worries about inflation and how tariffs may or may not affect the cost of goods. In fact, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the United States produced more crude oil than any nation for the past six years in a row. Supply is a key driver of the price of heating oil, and right now, it’s helping keep prices stable. But when the cost of heating oil spikes, we know it […]
Find Out Why It’s Red, How to Improve Efficiency, and More If you operate a fleet of heavy-duty vehicles, or construction or farm equipment, you may have noticed that there are two types of diesel fuel: on- road and off-road. You may also know that there are federal and state rules about the use of off-road diesel, and if you aren’t sure what the rules are, you may have steered clear of using it. But you could be passing up on some big tax breaks. Once you understand what vehicles and equipment can use off-road diesel, you may be able […]
Let Southville Help You Plan Ahead The “heating season” used to start in late October in our area, but over the past few seasons it’s been much less predictable. With temps in the 70s well into November, people may find their heating costs will be lower this year simply because they didn’t need to crank up their heat until much later in the season. That makes it trickier to predict how much heating oil you might need—and how much you might spend—over the course of the winter and early spring. Of course, there’s no crystal ball for winter weather, and […]
Southville Has the Solution for Your Commercial Fleet Commercial fuels keep Long Island businesses running: trucking, delivery services, municipal fleets including school busses, sanitation trucks and snow plows, as well as off-road vehicles for construction and agriculture are essential parts of our robust and diverse economy. If you’re looking for a hassle-free commercial fueling partner, Southville has you covered. We’re proud to fuel local businesses, from agriculture to construction and hospitality, across Suffolk County to Eastern Nassau County. Large or small, our clients rely on us for their gasoline and diesel needs to keep operations running smoothly. The Southville Advantage […]
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Winter for Your Fill-up Fall on central Long Island can sometimes turn into second summer, with balmy days lingering into October. Of the many benefits is that you don’t need to think about heating your home—but those last warm days can be a good chance to get those lingering lower prices on heating oil before temperatures start falling, and the price of heating oil ticks up. Of course, there are other factors that affect the price of heating oil besides the temperature. Geopolitics will affect the price of oil, as will events that put […]
Diesel fuel for all types of vehicles If you operate a fleet of heavy-duty vehicles, you likely fuel them with diesel. And you may know that there’s two types of diesel fleet fueling options, but do you know the difference? Technically, both types of diesel are similar in chemical composition, but they have distinct differences when it comes to how they are used. Understanding these differences can help ensure compliance with laws and help you make the right choice for your equipment. Here’s what you need to know. The Clear Difference Color is one key difference between on-road and off-road […]
Find Out Why Ultra-Low Sulfur Heating Oil Is a Clean Energy Choice There’s a lot of information and opinions about how to heat your home these days. Cost, efficiency, and the environment should all influence any choice you make. When it comes to the environment, oil heat has gotten a poor reputation, but what most people don’t know is that heating oil, like people, can change. The heating oil we deliver to homes across central long island today burns so cleanly, and produces such negligible emissions that the Federal Clean Air Act doesn’t even regulate it anymore. Over the last […]
Fleet Fueling Is just One Way to Control Fuel Costs We’ve been operating a fleet of diesel trucks for a while—delivering heating oil and fuel to customers across central Suffolk and eastern Nassau counties for 30-plus years. We know that the price of diesel fuel can been volatile, and yet it’s a nonnegotiable cost of doing business, for us and for many of our commercial customers. Fleet fueling, rather than paying retail is one smart way to help keep diesel fuel costs under control. But when so much about the cost of fuel is out of your control, it’s important […]
Believe It or Not, Spring and Summer Fill-ups Are a Smart Move Here in Central Long Island, temperatures might fall low enough that you want to put on the heat some nights in May. But who thinks about heat or heating oil deliveries in June? It might seem crazy, but late spring and early summer is the perfect time for a heating oil delivery. Temperatures Rise, Prices Fall There are many factors that can make heating oil prices rise and fall, and some are unpredictable, like geopolitics. Others follow fairly regular patterns. One pricing trend you can usually count on, […]
Have Questions About Commercial Diesel? We’ve Got Answers Not many passenger cars run on diesel, and most people think of it as exclusively for huge commercial trucks. And they’re right: Diesel offers more power, gasoline delivers speed. But if you operate a commercial fleet, you may have also noticed that there’s two types of commercial fuel: on-road and off-road—and one of them costs less. And, you probably want to know the difference between on- and off-road diesel, and whether you can use the lower priced version! So what’s the difference? On-road or Off-road Diesel From a chemical perspective, both types […]