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Fuel oils include both oils used in furnaces and boilers to heat homes, and also diesel fuel. Heating oils are sold by many companies including wholesalers like Mieco and resellers like Halbert Oil (both in California). Diesel fuel can be found at many retail gas stations like Chevron, Arco, 76, 7Eleven and Texaco. Diesel availability varies depending on the location.
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Since oil companies extract oil and sell it on the open market if they didn't sell it but just refined it and sold the finished products. Wouldn't that lower prices?
In many countries the extraction and sale of oil is controlled by their Governments. The major oil companies in the US and Europe do operate refineries and sell the finished products. Companies are owned by shareholders who want maximum profits, that is the way the capitalist system works.
What is the red color in fuel oil?
The red color in fuel oil typically comes from the addition of a dye, such as Solvent Red 26, which is used to differentiate between different grades of fuel oil or to indicate treatment for tax purposes. The dye helps users easily identify and distinguish between various types of fuel oil.
Why do oil companies advertise that their fuels are low in sulfur?
high sulfur fuel results in sulfur dioxide emissions which contribute to ground level pollution, acid rain and respiratory illness. In effect the companies are saying that their fuels do not have this problem as much as others.
What is straight run fuel oil?
Straight run fuel oil is a type of fuel oil that is produced directly from the refining process without undergoing additional conversion processes like cracking or blending. It typically has a higher viscosity and sulfur content compared to other refined fuels. Straight run fuel oil is often used in industrial boilers and furnaces.
What is a fossil fuel in liquid form that is obtained by drilling?
Crude oil is a fossil fuel in liquid form that is obtained by drilling. It is a mixture of hydrocarbons that can be refined to produce various fuels like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
How does Esso fuel compare to that of other fuel companies?
Esso fuel is sometimes considered not as desirable as other fuel companies because of some of their possible relations with unfriendly oil producing countries.
What are some impacts on the oil spill?
one of the impacts are that wildlife is killed in oil spills.Another impact is that fishermen lose their jobs.And the companies lose their oil to sell.
Which oil companies sell Non Arab oil sourced gasoline?
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Why is oil shipped?
Because some countries have lots of oil, and others have hardly any. To distribute the oil to customers, Oil companies sell oil in different places to make more money.
What are the names of some of the companies who sell oil filters?
There are quite a few companies who make oil filters for cars, trucks and any automobile. Some names include Napa, Mopar, Toyota, FRAM, Super Tech and Honda.
Where do QuikTrip and Racetrak get the gasoline they sell?
Refineries sell the fuel they produce to bulk suppliers of fuel. Oil from gas stations of companies that do not own refineries is bought from these bulk suppliers. Even oil sold at branded gas stations may come from bulk suppliers of fuel. The difference in brands of gasoline are often only in the additive package, which is a small amount of fuel additives. Each of the major oil companies has its own formulation of the additive package, although it is important to note that the EPA mandates a minimum level of fuel additives. Generic brand gasoline simply uses a generic additive package which meets the EPA's minimum requirements.
Why does the oil company not want us to use hybrids?
Because we would need less fuel. Less Fuel = Less money for Oil companies
What are major crude oil and natural gas companies?
The majors are large, vertically integrated companies that explore, produce, refine, and sell oil and gas to end consumers. These companies benefit most from the economies of scale.
How did the oil companies as well as the US government kill the inventor of the water fuel cell for cars?
Stanley Meyer is credited with inventing the water fuel cell. However, there is no credible evidence that his death was a conspiracy by car manufacturers, oil companies, and the US government.
Where can I get a fuel credit card to earn rewards on the gas I purchase?
Most of the Major Oil Companies offer Fuel Cards that gibe you rewards points for your purchases. Some of the Major Companies are Phillips 66 and Quick Trip. Most Major Credit Card Companies also offer Rewards for using their Credit Card for Gas Purchases.
Why are oil companies afraid of the electric car?
oil companies rely so much on people buying there fuel for there cars, that if everyone would get electric or solar cars, then they wouldn't make a large profit.
Why can coconut oil be fuel?
Coconut oil can be fuel on some machines like golf carts and common vehicles. With other vehicles you have to use gas, a different oil.
