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Episode 62: How Fuel Logistics Drives Efficiency in a Volatile Diesel Market

Episode 62: How Fuel Logistics Drives Efficiency in a Volatile Diesel Market

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Fuel logistics keeps the oilfield moving, yet it’s often overlooked.


In this episode of In Basin Observations, hosts Bill Austin and John Daniel sit down with Rolfson Oil’s Jason Berger and Zach Krantz to break down the realities of fuel supply—and the impact of the Flint acquisition.


They cover:

Diesel volatility and supply risk

Centralized procurement

Automation and fuel optimization strategies


00:00 Welcome and Setup

01:22 Jason Rolfson Origin Story

03:33 Zach Flint Background

06:14 Scaling and Market Reach

06:58 Tech and Logistics Edge

10:53 Automation and Tri Fuel

13:22 Culture and Meritocracy

15:44 Selling in Procurement Era

20:34 Fueling Efficiency Demands

23:29 Customer Mix and Niches

27:49 What Customers Call Best

30:16 Hiring Standards

31:24 Retention Perks

32:14 Customer Stickiness

33:32 Dual Fuel Disruption

35:32 New Truck Tech

36:26 Diesel Price Pass Through

37:56 Supply Optionality

39:24 Record Months Drivers

42:41 Flint Acquisition Rationale

47:07 Fuel Hedging Advice

51:39 Tri Fuel Explained

54:03 CapEx And Supply Chain

55:33 Wrap Up Thanks

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