What is CPG? Cents Per Gallon Pricing Explained
CPG stands for Cents Per Gallon — the standard unit for expressing fuel delivery margins, surcharges, and price differentials in the wholesale fuel industry. When a fuel broker quotes a price as 'rack plus 12 CPG,' it means the wholesale terminal price plus 12 cents per gallon for delivery and service.
How It Relates to Fuel Delivery
CPG pricing provides transparency in fuel transactions. Rather than quoting a flat per-gallon price (which changes daily with market conditions), fuel brokers and distributors quote their margin in CPG above a reference price — usually the local terminal's rack price. This separates the volatile commodity cost from the fixed service cost.
A typical CPG breakdown might include: carrier freight (3-8 CPG depending on distance), broker margin (2-5 CPG), and any applicable surcharges. BettyJet provides itemized pricing so you can see exactly what you're paying for — the fuel cost, the delivery cost, and the service margin.
CPG margins vary based on volume (larger orders = lower CPG), delivery distance from the terminal, delivery frequency, fuel type, and market conditions. BettyJet works to keep CPG margins competitive by leveraging relationships with multiple carriers and terminals.
Why It Matters for BettyJet Customers
Understanding CPG pricing helps you compare fuel quotes accurately. BettyJet provides transparent CPG-based pricing so you always know what you're paying for delivery versus the commodity itself — no hidden fees, no inflated margins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good CPG rate for fuel delivery?
CPG rates vary by location, volume, and fuel type. For bulk diesel delivery in Florida, competitive rates typically range from 8-20 CPG above rack price, depending on delivery distance and order size. Contact BettyJet for a quote tailored to your needs.
Does CPG include freight?
It depends on how the quote is structured. Some quotes include freight in the CPG margin; others break it out separately. BettyJet provides transparent, all-in pricing so you know exactly what freight, margin, and fees are included.
Related Terms
ULSD stands for Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel — a cleaner-burning diesel fuel containing no more than 15 parts per million (ppm) of sulfur. Since 2006, the EPA has required all on-road diesel sold in the United States to meet the ULSD standard, replacing Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD) which contained up to 500 ppm of sulfur.
Dyed DieselDyed diesel — also called red diesel or off-road diesel — is standard ULSD fuel that has been dyed red to indicate it is exempt from federal and state road taxes. It is chemically identical to on-road diesel but costs significantly less because the tax (typically $0.40-0.60/gallon) is not applied.
Wet HosingWet hosing is the practice of fueling vehicles or equipment directly from a mobile fuel truck rather than from a stationary storage tank. The fuel truck pulls up to each vehicle and fills it on-site — no bulk tank, no pump, no infrastructure required.
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