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Dec 21, 2019

Flying J and Pilot moving toward B20 diesel?

I have noticed the Flying J and Pilot stations I patronized in AZ and CA have switched to B20 diesel. Is this a national trend? I also noticed the selling price is the same as nearby competitors selling regular diesel. Based on a quick internet check, it seems the cost of B20 diesel is cheaper so retailers like Flying J and Pilot are making more money selling the stuff.

The switch to B20 by some of these stations have created a bit of a problem for me when traveling since I have a Mercedes Sprinter moho and I can only use B5 diesel. Instead of seeking the aforementioned brands when I travel, I now look for regular gas stations since all of them seem to sell regular diesel. A side benefit of not using the truck stops next to the interstate highways, the price of diesel is usually cheaper when buying a short distance from the interstate highways.

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  • Most of the major truck stops are headed towards B20. PFJ have a fuel price list with bio-diesel rating on their fuel. I have found it to be somewhat accurate, as some say they have <=B5, but when you get to the pumps, check the labels. Often they're higher than what the website says...
    https://pilotflyingj.com/fuel-prices/

    Yes, it's all about the money. Some get State tax breaks for selling it, some just sell it because it's cheaper and the profit margin is greater. Also, at the local gas stations, check the diesel pumps for labels describing the source of the fuel. I've seen a few pumps marked with signage like "This fuel is not a Shell/Exxon/BP/??? product". Huh??? Buyer beware.

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