Japan Pump Prices Down for 4th Week Sep 3, 2008
The fall came as Nippon Oil Corp. and other major oil distributors lowered their wholesale gasoline prices for September shipments following a drop in crude oil prices. By. (JCN Network, Japan)
Assembly OKs heating funds Aug 29, 2008
"Interruption of service in the spring and restoration in November," she said of a pattern that has emerged among some of the organization's clients, noting that the no-freeze program does not apply to home heating oil distributors because home heating oil is not a regulated industry. "I'd like to see a discounted rate along with a forgiveness policy where people do get a fresh start and people don't have these bills," she said of industries to which state regulations apply. (New Milford Times, CT)
New Biodiesel Plant In Cheshire On Auction Block Aug 9, 2008
"Everyone's excited about it. It's a beautiful prototype facility," said Helming, who added that the roughly 30 businesses that have expressed interest in the plant range from oil distributors and biodiesel plant owners to investors such as international hedge funds. But Helming hasn't put a price tag on the complex, saying only that it's worth "whatever anyone will pay for it.". (FOX61, CT)
Business Watch: Life's not wonderful for oil companies Jun 30, 2008
The scene strikes a chord with Conway, because lately there's been a run of sorts on small oil distributors. Cady Oil in Colchester folded earlier this month, turning over its license to the state because it could no longer meet its financial obligations. (Republican-American)
Photo By Peter Williams/Daily Journal Chuck Conner tends to the hot dogs he sells at his Shell station on East Broad Street in Rockingham. Selling food and drinks earns him more profit than the gasoline he sells outside. Jun 27, 2008
I ve talked with other oil distributors who said this is the worst market conditions they ve ever seen, McLaurin said Thursday. If you go drive around the countryside you will see old abandoned gas stations, and I think you re going to see another round of that, but it will be convenience stores in a lot of rural areas. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Credit crunch is squeezing oil dealers May 26, 2008
Stevens' financial disasters, affecting both his company and his personal life, offer a glimpse at the new reality for oil distributors large and small, experts say ... Fs demise is an example of the credit crisis for oil distributors, though an imperfect one. (Republican-American)
Conversation brings back fond memories Feb 2, 2008
There was a laundry, hardware store, Southern States, warehouses, two men's shops, two or three ladies shops, three livery stables, three auto dealerships, a John Deere dealership, Tune and Toler Plumbing, post office, two oil distributors, two newspapers, two auto repair shops, a thrift store, and a furniture store. "The most unique business in Chatham was the fruit stand where the former Kroger Store is now," said Hawkins. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Japan plans to support replacing petrol with wood Jan 26, 2008
Japanese law allows oil distributors to sell gasoline blended with up to 3 percent ethanol. But the circulation of such alternative fuels is so far limited to government-backed test sales. (News on Japan, Japan)
Sno*Drift Rally hits the back roads In Montmorency County Jan. 25-26 Jan 19, 2008
Special stages offer prizes from the following sponsors; Talley s Log Cabin Bar, Garland Resort, Huron Distributors, Johnson Oil Distributors, Jake Himes memorial, Sno*Drift Rally and AMI Industries. Sno* Drift Rally donated proceeds from the 2007 Practice Stage to Atlanta Helping Hand and Lewiston Community Sharing. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Efficiency begins at home Jan 9, 2008
The bill gives inspectors the right to require utilities or heating oil distributors to hand over billing information if sellers cannot or refuse to provide it. It would apply to all single-family homes and multifamily residences of fewer than five units. (Boston Globe)
Japan's Retail Gasoline Price Falls for 3rd Week Jan 9, 2008
While oil distributors kept January wholesale prices unchanged from the previous month, many oil retailers moved to cut prices amid intense industry competition. The key U.S. crude oil futures recently returned to a rising trend, topping 100 dollars per barrel early in the new year, but such increases are not expected to be reflected fully in oil product prices before Feb. 1. (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan Gasoline, Kerosene Prices Renew Record Highs Dec 13, 2007
The record high average prices came after oil distributors increased their wholesale prices for December shipment and retailers subsequently boosted their prices. Coming on top of a series of price hikes for household products such as food, soaring energy prices are expected to add to the financial squeeze on consumers. (JCN Network, Japan)
Getting heat Dec 7, 2007
With natural gas rising in popularity but only available in some areas, oil distributors are also looking to propane for new sales. Each fuel has strong advocates who claim it to be superior to the others, but Berry at Berico is glad he can sell whatever a customer wants. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Japan Retail Gasoline Price to Top 155 Yen in Dec Dec 1, 2007
Tokyo, Nov 29, 2007 (Jiji Press) - The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan is expected to top 155 yen per liter in December, as Japan's major oil distributors plan to raise wholesale prices of petroleum products on Saturday. On Thursday, industry leader Nippon Oil Corp. said it will raise its wholesale price of petroleum products by 6. (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan's Retail Gasoline Prices Edge Up from Last Week Oct 31, 2007
Tokyo, Oct 31, 2007 (Jiji Press) - The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan rose only slightly from last week after increases in oil distributors' wholesale prices for October mostly worked through to the pump, the Oil Information Center said Wednesday. As of Monday, the average price stood at 145. (JCN Network, Japan)
It's The Big Chill Oct 10, 2007
Some heating oil distributors have been eating some of the wholesale prices increases to stabilize retail prices. Crude could rise sharply if the dollar continues to weaken with more interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve Board this year. (New York Post -- Business)
Rescue package for Zimbabwe would peg dollar to rand Jul 10, 2007
Fuel supplies have also run dry after oil distributors were ordered to sell the commodity at half the price of importing it. Retailers had been accused by President Mugabe of ratcheting up prices sharply to cause unrest among the electorate and instigate his downfall. (Independent)
Hood's election year suits against little oil companies suspect Jun 13, 2007
The law, however, does allow retailers or oil distributors to pass along price increases they incur. "If you're making a dime a gallon before an emergency is declared, you keep making a dime afterwards," Hood has said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Wacky World of Oil: Why Gasoline Will Hit $4.00 a Gallon this Summer. May 30, 2007
Add in the taxes on the oil drillers, the oil producers, the oil distributors, the oil refineries, the shipping companies, the trucking companies, the pipeline companies and the local gasoline stations, and perhaps 50% of the cost of our gasoline goes to the government. Thus because of a combination of artificial shortages up and down the distribution pipeline, increasing domestic and foreign demand, and rising taxes, gasoline is set to hit $3. (Human Events Online)
Katrina price gouging windfall to go crackdowns on gas price violators May 27, 2007
Hood announced financial settlements involving oil distributors he accused of price gouging in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina. He plans to sue two other companies that refused to pay the penalties. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Hood plans to take Wilburn to court May 25, 2007
The law, though, does allow retailers or oil distributors, such as Wilburn, to pass along price increases they incur ... After the storm, Hood said, his office was inundated with complaints alleging oil distributors of price gouging. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Japan's biofuel driveon a bumpy road May 11, 2007
TOKYO - In a significant step in the government-led campaign for promoting biofuel, major Japanese oil distributors have begun to sell bio-gasoline at a limited number of filling stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area on a trial basis ... The oil distributors plan to spread the sale of bio-gasoline, selling the fuel at 1,000 outlets across the country in fiscal 2009 ahead of the planned full-scale nationwide introduction in fiscal 2010. (Asia Times Online)
Battle Brews Over Japan's Push for Ethanol Gasoline May 3, 2007
Given these characteristics, big oil distributors, which are also major refiners in Japan, can mass-produce ETBE-blended gasoline and manage its price and quality under its current retail network ... "In the end, it is something we can buy from gas stations nearby. Of course, we'd rather buy from someone closer to the major oil distributors in light of costs, quality and the size of supply," Kasamatsu said. (Planet Ark, United States)
Tax-relief plans are weak, critics say Apr 30, 2007
Requires oil distributors to make reports to state on the availability of ethanol-free gasoline in Hawaii. The state would report to Legislature before next session, at which time lawmakers can determine if the demand for non-blended gasoline is being met. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Brazil Calls for Ethanol Production by Others Mar 15, 2007
Japan's oil distributors are allowed to sell gasoline blended with a maximum of 3 percent of biomass ethanol, called E3. Guedes estimated Japan's ethanol demand at 1. (Planet Ark, United States)
Was tax on oil profits such a good idea? Mar 7, 2007
Mr. Biehler said heating oil distributors would have to pay it also, which led to fears about increasing heating oil prices. And legislators from rural areas, such as Reps. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Japan to Boost Local Ethanol to 6 Million Kl/Yr by 2030 Feb 23, 2007
There are practically no users of ethanol-blended gasoline in Japan, the world's No.3 oil consumer, although the current law allows domestic oil distributors to sell gasoline blended with up to 3 percent of ethanol, or E3. For a start, the oil industry starts selling E3 on a test basis at some retail gas stations later this year. (Planet Ark, United States)
Weed's biofuel potential sparks African land grab Feb 21, 2007
With the growing attention of major oil distributors, jatropha is the little plant that could lift African farmers from lives of poverty and the continent into a fuel oil producer. That's a lot of pressure on one lowly weed. (Washington Times)
Sno*Drift Rally, a northern challenge: Racers will cover Lewiston, Hillman & Atlanta Jan 25, 2007
The success of the rally is due in part to the cooperation between the residents, the Montmorency County Road Commission, the Montmorency County Sheriff 's Dept., and the many sponsors including, Garland Resort, AMI Industries, Johnson Oil Distributors and Huron Distributors. Additionally, national sponsors include Subaru, Nokian Tyres and DC Shoe Co.. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Smith trial coming to a close soon Nov 6, 2006
The prosecutor argued that Smith did not have business purposes, because he was using money that came in to pay his personal bills and to repay his past debt with his three main oil distributors. He was cut off by his three main suppliers, Carpenter said. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Chavez's largess vexes oil sellers (Bryce Baschuk) Nov 3, 2006
Regional heating oil distributors have been divided over whether they should incorporate the program into their marketing plans for the coming winter season. A major concern is the program's ties to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, a severe critic of President Bush. (Washington Times)
The Return Of Japan Sep 8, 2006
So did the country's four largest steelmakers and its three largest oil distributors. The list goes on. (Forbes -- Business)
Retail gas price in Japan hits new high Sep 7, 2006
The center on Wednesday attributed the rise to oil distributors ' raising their September shipment prices of petroleum products to cover higher crude oil cost. Since summer demand has already peaked, the upward momentum of retail gasoline prices is expected to be limit, Kyodo News quoted market observers as saying. (People's Daily Online, China)
Diesel leak catches fire at Venice fuel depot Jun 12, 2006
New Orleans, Louisiana. 07:33 PM CDT on Sunday, June 11, 2006. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Gas cost zoning banned in Senate Apr 27, 2006
"Oil distributors are able to jockey the price back and forth to maximize profits," said Nickerson, who also represents parts of Stamford and New Canaan. Sen. (Greenwich Time)
