What is one best practice for maintaining fuel integrity at fleet service stations?

Maintaining fuel integrity is critical for ensuring the quality and performance of fuel at fleet service stations. Regularly rotating fuel stock is considered a best practice because it helps to prevent fuel degradation and contamination. Fuel can deteriorate over time, especially when stored for extended periods, and older fuel can lead to issues like decreased engine performance and increased emissions. By consistently rotating the fuel stock, operators ensure that older fuel is used first while fresher fuel is introduced, maintaining the overall quality of the fuel being dispensed.

In contrast, while annual fuel tank cleaning can be an essential maintenance task, it does not actively manage the quality of the fuel on a day-to-day or regular basis like rotation does. Installing extra storage tanks may increase capacity, but does not directly contribute to maintaining fuel integrity. Using only premium fuel types may not be practical or necessary for all vehicles in a fleet, and does not guarantee the quality of the fuel itself; it depends more on the storage, handling, and maintenance practices in place. Therefore, regularly rotating fuel stock is the most effective practice to uphold fuel integrity at fleet service stations.