Ever wondered how the fuel that powers your fleet makes its way from deep underground to your fuel tank? It all starts with crude oil, a thick, dark liquid pumped from oil wells. But crude oil on its own isn’t useful. It needs to go through a refining process to become the gasoline that keeps your trucks moving.
The first step is distillation, where crude oil is heated in a distillation tower. As the oil heats up, it separates into different components based on their boiling points. Lighter components like gasoline vaporize at lower temperatures and rise to the top of the tower, while heavier substances like diesel and lubricants remain lower.
Next, the gasoline undergoes cracking, which is a chemical process that breaks down larger hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, more efficient ones suitable for fuel. After cracking, the gasoline is treated to remove impurities like sulfur, ensuring it meets environmental standards and burns cleaner in engines.
Finally, various additives are blended into the gasoline to improve performance, enhance engine cleanliness, and prevent corrosion. Only after this entire process is gasoline ready to be distributed to fuel stations and into your fleet’s tanks.
Fuel prices fluctuate because every step, from crude oil extraction to refining and distribution, adds cost layers. But as a business owner, you shouldn’t have to stress about overpaying at the pump.
Apply for the Energie Fuel Card today and get exclusive discounts on gasoline and diesel for your fleet so you can fuel smarter and save more.
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