The year 2017 continued to be a great year for Bulk Fuel Australia. We continued to tackle the fuel cleanliness issue with our Final Filtered Diesel® and Fuel Cleanliness White Paper, which our bulk diesel fuel delivery customers enjoyed sharing and downloading.

It was an interesting year for the industry too, with growing pressures to reduce emissions and demands to keep prices under control. Despite this, it appears the fuel retail industry is on the path to a healthier future. It looks like these topics were on the minds of our readers too. Just take a look at our most popular fuel news of 2017.

1. Latest biofuels lab located in Queensland

This blog topped the list for 2017. Earlier this year, a biofuels lab opened in Far North Queensland to allow researchers to test green fuels, specifically biocrude and biofuels, locally. If you’re curious about their plans for extracting biofuels from biocrude, you’ll enjoy this article.

2. A brief history of HYDAC

With our new Final Filtered Diesel® product gaining popularity since it’s 2016 release, it’s only natural that customers would want to know more about our filtration partner HYDAC. We look at who HYDAC is and discuss what is fluid and filter technology.

3. Photo of the Month: SCT Logistics

Our third most popular blog was actually our Photo of the Month winner for March 2017. Our winning photo captured the future site of a $30 million freight terminal and refuelling of a train (which kept going beyond what we were able to capture).

4. The fuel cleanliness testing results are in

Did you read our white paper: HYDAC Fuel Filter Diesel Fuel Cleanliness Testing? Our blog article gives readers the story of why we spent six months researching and testing every element of the fuel filtration process.

5. Our top ten blog articles for 2016

Our 2016 roundup for top blog articles made also made the cut this year. When you’re done catching up on all you missed from this year, be sure to check out our highest rated blogs from last year.

6. How you can cut costs for your biggest business expense in fuel

Did you know fuel comes as the biggest expense for the heavy, construction, marine and rail industries? In this piece, we discuss three ways you can cut down on your long-term fleet fuel expenditure.

7. Key factors affecting heating oil prices

One of the hot topics for our customers is around what influences heating oil prices. In this article, we discuss how crude oil costs, fluctuating marketplace conditions and local market competition can affect the price of heating oil.

8. Photo of the Month: Graymore Couriers

Our Photo of the Month competition continues to be popular for our readers. This time around, it was a snap of the new fuel tank installation for Graymore Couriers, who has been one of our customers for several years.

9. Fuel fixes for diesel bugs

Do you know how to fix diesel fuel bugs? Letting them dwell in your engine can cause blockages, leading to engine failure. In this blog, we tell you how to effectively kill diesel bugs in fuel tanks.

10. 3 top fuel tank housekeeping tips

Here, we explore the best ways you can maintain your fuel quality over time. By following our tips you’ll benefit from better performance and extended life of your engine.

And that’s it for 2017. Bulk Fuel Australia is a reputable provider of on-site fuelling for every kind of industry. Get in touch with us today to find a bulk fuel solution for your business.