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Help Us Fight Hunger
MFA Oil, Break Time and Big O Tires are working with Feeding Missouri to fight hunger by addressing food insecurity and building stronger, more resilient communities throughout the Show-Me State. Please consider joining us in the fight against hunger! Your donation will help Feeding Missouri, a coalition of the six […]
New Petro-Card 24 Pumps Debut in Dadeville
The latest addition to the MFA Oil Petro-Card 24 network, a new location in Dadeville, Mo., provides a glimpse of upcoming improvements to the company’s more than 180 unattended fueling sites. The Dadeville location is equipped with new pumps and payment technology, making refueling comparable to what motorists typically experience […]
Is Your Fuel Tank Ready for Winter?
When is the last time you checked your diesel fuel storage tank for water or wear? If it’s been a while, it is time to take action to ensure your fuel tank is ready for winter. Keeping your tank clean and free of contaminants is crucial to maintaining fuel quality. […]
MFA Oil Laboratory Leader Certified for Lubricant Expertise
Zach Studer, who oversees the MFA Oil laboratory, is now part of a select group of experts in the lubricant industry. He has been recognized by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers as a Certified Lubricant Specialist. He is now one of 1,003 lubricant professionals around the world to […]
How to Maximize Fuel Efficiency as Gas Prices Soar
Gas prices in the U.S. have soared to a record high of $4.17 for a gallon of unleaded gasoline amid the disruption of global oil markets by the war in Ukraine. The previous high of $4.10 per gallon was set in July 2008. According to data from AAA, the average […]
Q&A with Glen Cope, Chairman of the MFA Oil Board of Directors
Glen Cope, a fourth-generation cattle rancher from Aurora, Mo., has served on the MFA Oil Board of Directors since December 2018 and was elected chairman on December 16, 2020. How would you describe yourself and your farming operation? I grew up on my family’s cattle operation in Barry County, which […]
Spring Brings Opportunities to Save with Propane Contracts
Beginning in May, MFA Oil customers will have the opportunity to lock in prices with propane contracts for next winter. The MFA Oil Pre-Buy Program allows individuals and businesses to contract a predetermined volume of propane at a set price. Spring and summer are traditionally great times to contract propane. […]
How to Use RED ALERT Diesel Treatment
When your fuel has gelled or fuel filters have frozen, RED ALERT, an emergency fuel treatment, can quickly remedy the problem and restore fuel flow to the engine. Overnight RED ALERT Strategy If your fuel appears gelled prior to operation, follow these steps: Spin fuel filter and saturate the filter with contents […]
2020 Holiday Schedule
The holidays are quickly approaching. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family good health and good cheer. All MFA Oil offices will be closing in observance of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. This gives our employees an opportunity to enjoy this special time […]
Winter Propane Safety Tips
Now is the time to prepare for upcoming winter weather. Here are five winter propane safety tips to keep in mind as we enter the season for snow and ice. Be Prepared If you are a will-call customer, the first thing you need to do in advance of a storm […]
Why WTI Oil Prices Crashed
The U.S. crude oil market ventured into unprecedented territory on Monday, April 20, when prices turned negative. Futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange for soon-to-expire May contracts of West Texas intermediate crude oil, or WTI, fell to -$37.63 a barrel by the time the market closed. WTI serves as […]
What You Need to Know to Save on Fuel Contracting
If you look back at the seasonal cycle of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) over the last 10 years, you can see trends that have historically led to great buying opportunities. Now, keep in mind that each year’s performance will always be unique […]