With diesel prices rising, fuel costs are once again a major concern for fleet operators. For businesses running HGVs, vans, buses, coaches or plant, even a small increase in the price per litre can have a significant impact when multiplied across thousands of litres every month. While you can’t control the fuel market, you can take greater control over how your business buys, stores and uses fuel.
Buy fuel in bulk and save
One of the biggest advantages of having your own fuel storage facility is the ability to purchase fuel in bulk and avoid relying solely on retail forecourts and fuel cards. Fuel can be delivered directly to your depot, potentially reducing the cost per litre while also eliminating unnecessary journeys to refuel. For Merridale customers, the Merridale Fuel Network can make bulk fuel purchasing even simpler, connecting customers with a nationwide network of trusted suppliers and helping them access competitive rates.
Know exactly how much fuel you have
Buying fuel at a competitive price is only part of the equation. Once it’s on site, you need to know exactly how much you have and when you’ll need more. Merridale tank management systems can continuously monitor fuel levels, record deliveries and provide alerts when stock is running low or unexpected fuel movements are detected. Through FuelWorks, operators can monitor their fuel remotely, helping to reduce manual checks and making it easier to plan future deliveries.
Control every litre
Fuel is a major business expense, so knowing where it is going is essential. Merridale fuel management systems provide secure access to your fuel and automatically record transactions, allowing operators to see who is taking fuel, which vehicle it is going into and how much is being used. This information can help identify unusual usage, inefficient vehicles and potential discrepancies – turning fuel data into useful management information.
Get more from your fuel data with FuelWorks
FuelWorks brings your fuel management information together in one web-based platform. Fleet managers can monitor consumption, stock levels, costs and vehicle performance across one or multiple sites, with reporting tools that make it easier to identify trends and manage fuel usage. Automated reports can also be scheduled and distributed, while fuel and emissions data can support reporting requirements such as FORS.
Take control of your fuel costs
When fuel prices are unpredictable, greater visibility and control can make a real difference.
A Merridale solution can bring together:
- Bulk on-site fuel storage
- Competitive bulk fuel purchasing through the Merridale Fuel Network
- Secure fuel dispensing
- Tank level and stock monitoring
- Vehicle and driver fuel management
- Remote access through FuelWorks
- Automated reporting and alerts
- Fuel usage, MPG, cost and emissions data
Together, these systems give fleet operators greater control over one of their biggest operating costs.
How much could your fleet save?
If you’re currently relying on fuel cards or forecourt refuelling, our Fuel Savings Calculator can help you estimate the potential savings from switching to bulk fuel purchasing and on-site fuel management.
Calculate your potential savings or speak to the Merridale team about a fuel management solution for your fleet.