BUY
Likely Upward MovementA LIFT indicator suggest prices are likely to move upward with the next rack price change.
Buyer action: Consider buying fuel before prices increase.
A 3¢ rack price move on one 8,500 gallon load equals a $255 difference.
For fuel buyers purchasing multiple loads per month, timing matters.
FuelProphet Savings Calculator
What is Better Fuel Timing Worth?
Even a small rack price move can have a meaningful impact when you buy fuel by the truckload. Adjust the numbers below to estimate the value at stake.
8,500
Typical tanker load size is often around 8,500 gallons.
1
Use your approximate monthly truckload volume.
3¢
Estimate the rack price change you are trying to avoid or capture.
FuelProphet has delivered wholesale fuel market timing guidance to fuel buyers for more than 20 years.
Estimated monthly value at stake
$2,805
Based on 22 loads/month, 8,500 gallons/load, and a 3¢ movement.
$255
Value of one correctly timed load
$33,660
Estimated annualized value
This calculator is for illustration only. It estimates the value of market movement exposure, not guaranteed savings. FuelProphet helps buyers make more informed timing decisions with clear BUY, WAIT, or NEUTRAL guidance.
Even small rack price movements can create meaningful cost differences when purchasing fuel by the truckload. Market volatility varies by region and market conditions.
Contact FuelProphet for a customized analysis based on your fuel purchasing region and monthly volume. Fees apply
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FuelProphet leverages the expertise of petroleum traders who are actively involved trading bulk gasoline & diesel fuel. FuelProphet has helped petroleum buyers optimize their purchases for over 20 years.
Our experts have over 40 years of experience trading, consulting and managing the purchase, sale and distribution of bulk motor fuels throughout the United States. We analyze current petroleum economics throughout each day and translate this knowledge into real time advice on whether to Buy product before the next wholesale price changes or Wait to lift product until new prices become available.
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Simple Market Timing Guidance
Know When to Buy, Wait, or Stay Neutral
FuelProphet translates complex wholesale fuel market movement into clear timing indicators that help buyers decide whether to lift fuel today or wait until tomorrow’s rack prices become available.
WAIT
Likely Downward MovementA WAIT indicator suggests prices are likely to move downward with the next rack price change.
Buyer action: Consider waiting until updated rack prices are posted.
NEUTRAL
Limited Directional ConvictionA NEUTRAL indicator suggests limited directional market conviction or minimal expected movement.
Buyer action: Purchase based on operational demand, inventory needs, and timing requirements.
No complicated dashboards. No market noise.
FuelProphet is designed to give wholesale fuel buyers clear, actionable guidance without overwhelming them with complex trading analytics. Review the indicator, evaluate your inventory needs, and make a more informed fuel purchasing decision.
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