Construction Companies Can Lower Their Fuel Prices — Here’s How

According to CarolinaCAT.com, fuel expenses can account for 30 to 50 percent or more of a machine’s operating cost. That stat hits hard — especially when you’re running a fleet of trucks, equipment, and service vehicles every single day. With rising fuel prices and unpredictable supply chain costs, managing your bottom line has never been more critical.

But there’s good news. One tool is helping general contractors across California and beyond take back control of their fuel costs: the Energie Fuel card.

Why Fuel Expenses Are a Hidden Profit Killer

Unlike fixed costs like payroll or insurance, fuel prices are volatile and can spike with little warning. If you’re not tracking or managing fuel spend efficiently, you could be burning through thousands of dollars each year — literally.

For construction companies, that can mean:

• Poor tracking of job site fueling
• Unauthorized purchases at retail stations
• Drivers wasting time and fuel searching for cheaper gas

Enter the Energie Fuel Card: A Smarter Way to Fuel

The Energie Fuel card gives you the control that you deserve over your fuel expenses with exclusive access to the Commercial Fueling Network (CFN). It gives construction companies like yours access to wholesale pricing at a vast network of dedicated fuel stations — often cheaper than what you’d pay retail prices for at the pump.

Here’s how it helps:

1. Wholesale Pricing at the Pump

Unlike retail stations, CFN locations are part of a commercial network. That means lower negotiated rates and tax-exempt purchases for off-road (dyed) diesel use (depending on your business type). Think of it like a wholesale fuel card that works wherever your crews are working.

2. Fleet Controls that Keep Costs in Check

With the Energie Fuel card, you can set limits by driver, time, product type, and gallons per day. That means no more unauthorized snack stops or undetected premium fuel fill-ups for personal vehicles. Your operations or fleet manager gets full visibility, and drivers stay focused on the job.

3. Access to High-Flow Diesel Lanes

CFN sites are built for commercial vehicles. Your crews won’t be stuck behind a minivan or swiping twice because their tank is “too big for the system.” Many locations offer access to high-flow lanes especially for your diesel vehicles, which means getting your trucks back on the road faster.

4. 24/7 Fueling Where It Matters Most

Construction doesn’t run on a regular 9 to 5 like other sectors. Your teams often start before dawn or run late into the evening. CFN’s commercial network operates 24/7 with thousands of accessible fueling locations across the nation and especially hundreds along the West Coast and — so your schedule doesn’t have to depend on retail hours.

Real Savings, Real Convenience

Switching to an Energie Fuel card isn’t just about saving money — it’s about streamlining operations. You’ll receive monthly reports with transaction-level detail, helping accounting teams reconcile job costs and spot inefficiencies quickly. With our reports, your team will know where every penny goes for each transaction for total fuel visibility.

And for companies running a growing fleet, using an Energie Fuel card adds another layer of consistency. Every truck, every job site, every gallon — all tracked, reported, and optimized.

Stop Paying Retail. Start Fueling Smarter.

At the end of the day, every dollar counts — especially when you’re bidding jobs competitively. If you’re still sending your drivers to Costco, gas stations, or relying on outdated fuel cards, it’s time for an upgrade.

The Energie Fuel card helps your company:

• Slash fuel costs
• Gain operational control
• Fuel smarter, not harder
• Gain access to a larger number of accepting brands

And with Energie Fuel’s support, you don’t just get a card — you get a partner who understands the ins and outs of construction fuel needs. We’ll be ready to help with any of your fuel card needs, whether it’s requesting for a new card, adding a new driver, being educated on how to best set your fuel cards to maximize security, and fast customer service that we pride ourselves in providing.