Didn’t enjoy the heat at the beginning of the month? Well, you might hate it more when you hear how it impacted, and may continue to impact, your price at the pump.   Right now, gas costs about three cents more than this time last year despite an overall drop in the rate inflation. So, what does the heat have to do with it?  Gas prices climbed with the temperature.  In the first week of September…

Have you ever stood at the pump and wondered why people pay more for diesel fuel and what its advantages might be? Whether your business is trying to decide between gasoline or diesel for your fleet, or you’re just genuinely curious about the difference between the two fuels, in this article, we break it down.   What is the difference between gasoline and diesel?  Both fuels are what can be found at your typical gas…

In 2022 we’ve already experienced record-breaking gas prices and concerns about the growing cost of fuel. As the rest of the world pushes for the adoption of electric vehicles, North America seems to be behind the curve. In this article, we look at why this might be, and how the future of electric transportation might affect that.   Electric vehicles around the world.   Around the world, electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity. In December of 2021,…

It doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone that when prices are climbing, gasoline is included. Experts are divided as to whether gasoline prices are going to keep increasing, or finally drop. In this article, we look at the state of gas prices, and what your business can do to help reduce your fuel spend.   Gas prices are at a record high.   As of February, gas prices are the highest they’ve been since September of 2014,…

Gas prices are currently at a six-year high. It might be easy to feel frustrated with gas stations when you see the prices steadily creeping upwards. Especially if you’re managing a fleet of work vehicles on top of your own personal transportation. You may be surprised to learn that despite rising prices, gas station owners rarely turn a profit on gas alone.   We consume a lot of gas.   In the past two decades, gas consumption…

  In cities across North America, fleets comprised of electric vehicles make a lot of sense. Reducing fuel costs and emissions is a big goal of the trucking industry. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for adopting electric vehicles (EV) into your fleet. It depends on your business’ unique needs and capabilities. The Pembina Institute recently released a publication outlining key tips to deploy battery-electric urban delivery vehicles. In this Schooley Mitchell blog, we take a…