Published on Tuesday, December 25 2018
Authors: Leo Tolstoy

Author – Leo Tolstoy With crude and product prices tumbling (not to mention stock valuations), it’s certainly been a rough last few weeks for many of you.  As political uncertainty, trade tensions, interest rate worries, and fears of recession all rear their ugly heads, 2019 looks to be a challenging…

Published on Monday, December 17 2018
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers

Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers The classic reggae tune “Hot, Hot, Hot” brings to mind many thoughts – partying on the beach, sipping tropical cocktails, even Michael Scott strumming on a souvenir steel drum (for you “Office” fans).  One thought that doesn’t usually pop right up is petroleum refining. …

Published on Tuesday, December 11 2018
Authors: Brian Mason and John Auers

By Brian Mason and John Auers In a blog last year, “Roll with the Changes” – Europe’s Changing Views on Diesel,” we discussed how European consumers have fallen out of love with diesel and are beginning to flirt with a previous flame – gasoline.   Based on the recent release of…

Published on Monday, December 3 2018
Authors: Beth Hilbourn and John Auers

By Beth Hilbourn and John Auers Little did she know it, but in 1992, Scottish singer Annie Lennox set the EPA’s course with the renewable fuel standard when she released the song, “Walking on Broken Glass.”  The EPA has had to take careful steps balancing the satisfaction of big oil…