THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
The national average price fell 3 cents to $2.61 for the week ending Aug. 19, which was also 17 cents lower than a month ago and 22 cents cheaper than a year ago.
It’s an old adage, but believe it or not, it applies quite nicely to fleet management. Though sometimes it is tempting to say that the job of managing a fleet has changed dramatically, has it really?
Fleet managers are constantly tasked with coming up with new ways to reduce costs. Two fleet industry professionals at a NAFA meeting presented multiple strategies to help facilitate that goal.
The national average gasoline price fell 3 cents to $2.76 for the week ending July 22, which marked a price reversal from the past month that saw an 11-cent increase from June 22 to a week ago.
The average national price of regular unleaded continued its move higher with a 3.6-cent increase to $2.779 per gallon for the week ending July 15, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Gasoline prices have begun to increase heading toward the Fourth of July holiday, as the national price increased 5 cents to $2.71 for the week ending July 1, according to AAA.
The nation's average gasoline price fell 2 cents to $2.66 over the past week with gasoline demand increasing, because crude prices continue to decline, according to AAA.
Telematics can have direct, tangible benefits for your bottom line, allowing you to set yourself apart from your competitors while improving efficiency and productivity.
The national average price of gasoline fell 6 cents to $2.68 on the week in a continued "unusual" trend of falling prices after Memorial Day, according to AAA.
Propane may be a viable option for certain fleets looking for an alternative fuel source. While converting a vehicle to a propane system comes with a high initial cost, the system may come with reduced lifecycle costs over the course of that vehicle's life.