Diesel
Diesel fuels are essential supplies for so many New Mexico businesses, from farms to oil fields. If your business uses diesel fuels, you need a diesel fuel company you can count on.
For many businesses, that company is Cortez Gas! For close to 80 years, we have been providing dependable, personalized commercial fuels services to businesses all over the state.
At Cortez Gas, we recognize that each company has unique diesel fuel needs, even within the same industry. Our team of experts possesses the expertise and experience to guide you on optimizing your diesel fuel delivery, ensuring a dependable supply while avoiding unnecessary expenses from purchasing excess quantities. Trust us to tailor a solution that perfectly aligns with your requirements.
The Cortez Gas team of fuel specialists will evaluate your company and engage in discussions regarding your diesel usage and any specific requirements, such as seasonal demand for your services. Armed with this valuable information, we will devise a customized delivery schedule for your diesel fuel needs.
Our goal is to help your business operate efficiently, which is why we offer flexible diesel fuel delivery schedules. If your requirements suddenly change—such as taking on a new project, adding vehicles to your fleet or expanding your service territory—we can quickly adjust to ensure you have an immediate and ample supply of diesel to meet your new needs. Rest assured that we are here to support you every step of the way.
We also provide installation of diesel tanks at your location so you always have an ample supply. If you own your diesel tanks, no problem! We’ll fill those, as well.
Our team of delivery drivers consists of highly skilled and experienced professionals who undergo thorough training in the safe handling and delivery of diesel fuels to your business. You get peace of mind that your fuel transportation needs are in capable hands.
Our on-road diesel services cater to a wide range of industries, including waste haulers, oil fields, courier and delivery service companies, municipalities, school districts, farms, moving companies, construction companies, paving businesses and more. We offer reliable and efficient solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Diesel is not limited to commercial vehicles and trucks seen on the road. Many customers of Cortez Gas who use commercial diesel also utilize diesel fuels for off-road purposes. This off-road diesel, similar in chemical composition to on-road diesel, is exempted from excise tax as it is not used for transportation. To differentiate it from taxed on-road diesel, off-road diesel is dyed red, akin to heating oil. It powers a wide range of equipment such as oil rigs, backhoes, bulldozers, generators and tractors.
While New Mexico may be seen by outsiders as entirely a hot desert, locals know that it can get very cold in parts of the state. Higher elevations, especially in northern New Mexico, can have daytime highs only in the 30s during winter, and low temperatures are generally well below freezing.
That can pose a challenge for vehicles and equipment that run on diesel fuels because diesel can begin to gel as the temperature gets further below freezing. When diesel fuel begins to thicken and gel, it can clog fuel lines and filters, rendering the engine inoperable.
That’s where winterized diesel fuel comes in. Winterized diesel fuel is a blend of traditional No. 2 diesel fuel and No. 1 fuel, of which kerosene is the main component. This blend resists gelling even in temperatures below 0° Fahrenheit.