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Harvey’s Havoc Drives Up Gas Prices
As Hurricane Harvey battered Texas this past week, dropping more than four feet of rain in some areas, gasoline prices shot up across the country. According to AAA, the national price of gas has risen to $2.519 as of September 1, the highest it’s been in two years. The price spike […]
Rise of Modern Media Affecting Market Prices
Predicting prices in the fuel and propane industry is a lot like a night at the casino. Uncertain factors and inconsistent circumstances are both elements that go into winning the jackpot and determining the exact future price of fuel and propane. For Tim Danze, senior pricing analyst, recognizable factors are […]
MFA Oil Welcomes Nine Summer Interns
This summer, MFA Oil is giving aspiring students real world experience in their desired fields. Nine interns have recently joined the MFA Oil team as part of the company’s third annual internship program. The interns, a mix of undergraduate and graduate students, are scattered in various departments across the home […]
Keeping Up with Motor Oil Technology
The American Petroleum Institute (API) recently released a new heavy-duty engine oil specification to replace API CJ-4. The new API CK-4 service category for diesel engine oil has been in development for about a decade and will deliver improved fuel economy performance and reduce emissions. Known as PC-11A during its […]
Recognizing Leaders in Conservation
Did you know that more than three quarters of the land in the continental U.S. is privately owned? The farmers, ranchers and foresters who own and manage the vast majority of private land in this nation hold the key to environmental improvement. Without their voluntary stewardship, our biggest conservation challenges […]
MFA Oil Partners with Cattlemen to Provide Wildfire Relief
In early March, wildfires ravaged more than a million acres of land in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. MFA Oil is working with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association to help the farmers and ranchers who were devastated by the fires by donating $5,000 in gift cards to reimburse fuel expenses for […]
Oil Analysis Helps Prevent Equipment Downtime
Farmers, truckers and other users of heavy equipment can maximize the performance and reliability of their equipment through regular analysis of engine, hydraulic and transmission oils. Establishing an oil analysis regimen can help determine contamination levels, wear rates and the overall condition of equipment. Routine testing can identify minor problems […]
Six Important Winter Propane Safety Tips
Winter storms can sometimes cause power outages, pipes to burst and other problems in your home. Make sure you’re prepared to handle any upcoming storms by reviewing our winter propane safety tips. Maintain an adequate supply in your tank. Winter storms can hinder propane deliveries, so it’s a good idea […]
MFA Oil – Break Time Shootout
The 24th Annual MFA Oil-Break Time Shootout, benefiting the Show-Me STATE GAMES, is scheduled to tip off at noon on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. The event features top high school basketball teams and some of the best athletes from around the state of Missouri. […]
Consider Contracts to Save on Fuel
By the time you read this column, you may have heard the news about OPEC’s recent decision to cut crude oil production. I have to give OPEC credit; I did not think it would be able to pull off this historic agreement to limit its members crude output. The details […]
Supply Issues Point to Bearish Market
The current fundamentals and realities of the energy market are bearish, in my opinion. The question is whether there are longer-term bullish implications we need to consider. A quick look at supply and demand as of late August shows crude oil stocks in the United States are sitting at 521 million barrels – […]
Construction Ramps Up on Shuttle-Loader Facility
After a wetter than normal summer, construction is well underway on the new shuttle-loader just outside Hamilton, Mo. The grain-handling facility, a joint venture between MFA Incorporated and MFA Oil Company, will consist of 2 million bushels of permanent storage and 1.5 million bushels of temporary storage. The site will be connected to the Union […]