When To Switch Commercial Fuel Suppliers

Northern Oil Company • November 1, 2022
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Needing to switch your commercial fuel distributor from one to another can feel like an obstacle to your company’s total turnover. You need fuel to fire a lot of your internal operations, and it’s impossible to operate your logistics division without it, but then your supplier can let you down. It’s at this moment that you need to make a smart decision for your business; look out for the signs below to let you know when it’s time to switch your fuel supplier within the commercial sector.

 

When the Cost is Too High

Of course, this is the first issue to tackle. When the cost is too high, you’re going to want to find the cheapest oil in your area. So it might be worth it to look into the current prices around you, as well as on a national scale.


If the same price hikes are occurring all over, this could be only a temporary blip. But if your supplier has put prices up where few other companies have matched, switching your commercial fuel supplier could be beneficial.


When the Customer Service Takes a Nosedive

Customer service is a huge part of a company’s overall prestige. If you’ve noticed it’s taken a nosedive recently, it might be time to change. After all, the customer service quality is indicative of the brand itself; a fuel supplier should not let themselves rely on the simple provision of the fuel itself. So, don’t let yourself continue paying for this for too long; you will most likely be able to find a much better level of customer service elsewhere.


When the Fuel Quality Drops

In the commercial sector, fuel quality tends to be protected. However, when it comes to choosing a supplier for a company outside of certain sectors (such as non-supermarket entities), you may be faced with fuel quality issues. It’s rare, but it can happen.


For example, if you find your fuel lasting for shorter periods of time, and there’s a clear change in the way your vehicles and machinery are performing based on fuel allocations, it could be a sign to change. The quality may have dropped, there may be more supplementary chemicals mixed in, and that could be affecting your overall performance.

 

Making the Switch

Finding a better commercial fuel supplier should take time. You don’t want to jump into a contract that has similar benefits and drawbacks to the contract you’re currently locked into. You need to see a clear, valuable difference, which means a lot of research! You can use comparison sites if need be, but you can also use consumer advice forums to get a more detailed insight.


If you want some help talking through the options available for your business, contact us today! 

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