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‘Fred’ is Threatened: Competition Turns Ugly
Everyone has competition, and how the competition deals with one another, or conducts themselves “out in the open,” speaks volumes.…
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What to Do After a ‘Carding’ Attack
In recent months utility companies, including fuel marketers, have increasingly become targets of carding attacks. In the August 2020 issue…
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What’s it Worth to Save Our Industry?
The heating oil industry is in the fight of its life. We are in danger of continuing to lose market…
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The Pros and Cons of Fees
Convenience fees and surcharges might be right for your business, but do seek expert advice before making a decision, advises…
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PMAA Becomes EMA: Energy Marketers of America
Energy Marketers of America is the new name of the Petroleum Marketers Association of America. Rob Underwood, president of the…
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NEFI’s New Mission
What drove the New England Fuel Institute to become the National Energy & Fuels Institute? Former NEFI CEO Shane Sweet…
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The COVID Bump
When the pandemic first wreaked havoc in the business community, no one could have predicted what it would mean for…
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AEC Update: Learning from Experience
The American Energy Coalition routinely and continually assesses threats to the heating oil industry and responds to identified threats through…
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A Good Read
The teacher and his student are often at odds—no less so in the oil heat industry. Reluctant to forego the…
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OBITUARY: Holbrook Cole Bissell, Jr.: 1935-2020
Holbrook Cole Bissell, Jr., former president of Time Saving Fills in York, Pennsylvania, where he had a long career, died…
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