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Hurricanes to Cyberattacks: How Fuel Contracts Protect You From Supply Disruptions

Learn how fuel contracts provide a safety net for your business during supply disruptions like hurricanes, cyberattacks, and more, improving your bottom line and peace of mind.
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How To Save Time With Your Gasoline & Diesel Supply Management

Managing your fuel orders and inventory must be quick to meet the demands of your day. Learn how HRE’s online portal simplifies your job and allows you to check pricing, place orders, and review inventory.
Gasoline, Diesel & Kerosene technician at a gas station pump.

A Gas Station’s Cheat Sheet For Environmental Regulation

REO Service helps safeguard businesses and assists with the complexities of environmental compliance. Learn about environmental regulations for your gas station and how to stay compliant.
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Ethanol-Gasoline Blends: What You Need To Know

Learn the key aspects of ethanol-gasoline blends, including the effects on engine performance, their impact on the environment, and their availability at the pump.
technician adding fluid and lubricants under hood of vehicle.

Lubricants You Should Always Keep On The Shelf

Heavy-duty vehicles need dozens of lubricants and fluids to run smoothly. Learn which ones the HRE team recommends always having in your inventory to optimize the performance of your fleet.
Technician working on Gasoline, Diesel & Kerosene fuel tanks and pipes.

3 Ways Commercial Clients Can Reduce Fuel Costs

We share three ways commercial clients can reduce fuel costs, even in a volatile fuel market, by partnering with quality suppliers.
Hutchens Rentz-Eden employee filling a fuel truck from a storage tank getting ready for a fuel delivery.

The Pros and Cons of Bulk Fuel Delivery

Both site fueling and bulk delivery have benefits and drawbacks that will affect your company in unique ways. Learn about the pros and cons of bulk fuel delivery.
Close up photo of blue and silver diesel exhaust fluid delivery truck.

DEF – What It Is & Why You Should Use It

There are a lot of acronyms to keep track of in the fuel industry, and DEF, diesel exhaust fluid, is one of them. Whether you’re new to the industry and learning the lingo or a thirty-year expert and need a refresher, we’re going to break down what DEF is and why you should use it in your modern diesel engines.