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today’s gas prices are the result of a rare global supply disruption, geopolitical instability, and refinery‑level impacts that ripple directly to the pump. Prices have cooled from their peak but remain elevated — and will likely stay volatile until oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz fully normalize.

The ability to predict what the price of crude oil will be tomorrow would make anyone rich virtually overnight. Were I to have this ability, I could have easily exchanged my seat in front of my computer with a beach chair on a sunny island in the Bahamas! Unfortunately not a lot of people in this world have much say in or control over this matter.

How can you be sure you’re getting the best possible price on a new vehicle? Most shoppers start with what they see online or on the showroom floor: the MSRP, or “sticker price.” This is simply the manufacturer’s suggested retail price — not what the dealer actually paid for the vehicle.

Fuel overconsumption is one of the most common issues uncovered in fleet reviews — and rarely do we see a fleet operating at optimal efficiency. Since fuel represents the largest portion of operating expenses and roughly 20–30% of total vehicle ownership costs, tracking and managing consumption is essential for controlling overall fleet spend.