Operating a fleet of vehicles, whether big or small, can be a costly portion of running your business, especially when it comes to refuelling them, and you may ask yourself is there a better way? Fuel Direct offers a brief guide to choosing which supply choice is best for you.
Buying Diesel from a Wholesaler
Businesses that need constant supply for their fleet or heavy machinery will find copious benefits buying from a wholesale supplier. When receiving your fuel from a wholesaler, it becomes more cost-effective as well as time efficient. Majority of the time, buying with a wholesaler ensures price consistency, especially if you sign a supply contract. Wholesale fuel doesn't rely on demand if supply is low and rarely fluctuates significantly in price, giving you the peace of mind that your fuel-related costs will always be manageable. In terms of saving you time as well as money, your team has the ability to refuel on-site, eliminating driver down-time at service stations. Not only is buying wholesale time efficient in this way, it also means that you have a consistent supply of quality product, eliminating the planning process that comes with finding the best priced, quality retailers. Buying with a wholesaler does mean, however that you need to manage your own bulk fuel system, which comes with additional costs. These costs include things like installation, maintenance, training and safety/clean up equipment. However, when dealing with Fuel Direct, we offer a range of payment options for your bulk fuel facility to meet budget requirements.
Buying Diesel from a Retailer
If your fleet doesn't require continuous supply, allowing your vehicles to simply refuel when required from a petrol station can be the more beneficial choice. Filling your fleet at a retailer means that you don't have to manage your own fuel facility, minimising related costs and issues like product waste or potential theft. Something that can make refuelling on the road even easier is a fleet card, which offers discounts on regular retail prices from places like Shell or Ampol. The option of incorporating fleet cards to save money when refuelling from a petrol station can be cheaper than managing an unnecessary bulk fuel system. Opting to use a fleet card also allows you to keep track of your expenses - handy come tax time! Disadvantages to consider when opting to refuel at petrol stations could be the down-time of refuelling off-site or, if you are using a considerable amount of product when refuelling for your fleet, a bulk system might be the better option for you.
We hope this brief guide to buying wholesale vs retail fuel will help you make the right decision for your business. If you would like more information on the benefits of wholesale fuel, call our team today - we are always more than happy to help!
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