WEEK IN REVIEW - August 16th - 20th, 2010

Monday: Propane prices moved higher by 1 percent in Belvieu and 0.5 percent in Conway even as crude fell 1 percent on reports of builds in China's crude inventory.
Tuesday: Propane was caught in the downdraft of sharply falling crude to post a 1 percent loss at both hubs. Crude fell 2 percent as U.S. housing data showed a 27.2 percent drop in July existing home sales.
Wednesday: Crude posted a technical rally despite a bearish EIA report that showed higher-than-expected builds in crude, but lagged with only a
0.5 percent gain. A higher-than-expected build in propane inventory for the 34th week of the year might have been a factor in propane's relative weakness.
Thursday: With a gain of 1.2 percent, crude posted its first two-day gain since Aug. 3. Propane outpaced the gain in crude, making up for the lag on Wednesday, with around 1.6 percent gains in value. A fall in initial jobless claims helped crude sustain its rally.
Friday: Crude was extremely volatile with a sharp fall early on a downward revision in U.S. second quarter gross domestic product. Markets rebounded following a speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke in which he pledged the support from the Fed in reducing the risk of a double-dip recession.

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FCA's New Bulk Lubricant's Delivery Truck

Farmers Cooperative Association operates bulk fuel facilities in both Gillette and Sundance, Wyoming, serving all of northeastern Wyoming.  We have a state of the art bulk plant in Gillette built in 2006, adding Sundance bulk fuel in 2007.  Out of these locations FCA owns six bulk fuel delivery trucks along with a dedicated petroleum team to service your fuel needs.  FCA also has the capability to deliver transport deliveries for large users.

We operate a keep-full program which insures you never run out of fuel.  We have specific routes on which we can run the same every month.

Our pricing structure is a cash discount if paid within 10 days of delivery, or 30 day charge (WAC).

Farmers Cooperative Association has the capability to offer forward contracts to customers, which helps reduce the risk and volatility of fuel prices.  Ask us, and we would be happy to explain the program.  We also offer storage tanks for our customers.

Farmers Cooperative Association handles only the highest quality of refined fuels in the industry.  We offer Ruby Fieldmaster diesel fuel for off road requirements, and Roadmaster for on road diesel fuel requirements. 

Paul Dudley, Petroleum Dept. Manager

Premium Products

Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster has a complete additive package formulated for the rugged demands of agriculture.  Test results prove it!  Rigorous independent testing of Ruby Fieldmaster demonstrated a 4.5% increase in power compared to a standard #2 diesel fuel. 

Cenex Roadmaster is specifically formulated for the rugged demands of today's high-powered diesel engines.  Cenex Roadmaster maximizes engine power, improves fuel economy and protects your engine for less maintenance and longer life. 

For more inforamtion on Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster and Roadmaster, please see  www.Cenex.com.

Farmers Cooperative Association also offers regular unleaded as well as premium gasoline for your convenience.

All products are available for bulk delivery - bobtail and semi loads.

Farmers Cooperative Association also offers Cenex lube oil and greases along with many other products.  These products are available in all quantity sizes and can be delivered on routes.

Please try us, to order call 307-682-4468, 1-800-508-4468, Sundance 307-283-2540

 

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