King Petroleum Inc.

09/09/2020

06/25/2020

5th generation driver, Billy Jr., keeps the petro flowing.

06/14/2016

Heating oil burns so cleanly that its emissions aren't even regulated by the Federal Clean Air Act, and new fuel formulations are coming to market that integrate renewable biofuel and ultra low sulfur heating oil.

06/09/2016

Did you know that heating oil is actually dyed red before it is sold? After refining, No. 2 heating oil is the color of champagne, but for tax purposes, the oil must be dyed red so authorities can tell the difference between heating oil and on-road diesel fuel.

06/07/2016

Industrial solvents that slow the drying time in adhesives are quite valuable when used in high-performance bonding, such as the construction of tires.

06/02/2016

Compared to petroleum diesel, biodiesel produces fewer emissions and contaminants. This type of oil delivers the same power and performance as petroleum diesel, is less toxic, and is biodegradable.

05/31/2016

So how is heating oil formed from crude oil? Essentially, crude oil is made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms in specific ratios that form compounds depending on the size and length of the hydrocarbon chains. During refining, these chains are separated based on their boiling points. Heating fuel is separated at mid-range levels.

05/26/2016

In 1859, the first US oil company was established, the Pennsylvania Rock Oil Company. They sold oil to supply the newly invented kerosene lamps. In small towns and rural areas, these lamps were used well into the 20th century.

05/24/2016

Heating oils are categorized by numbers, which increase in price from lowest to highest. For example, No. 1 heating oil, or kerosene, is more costly than No. 4 heating, oil, which is a fuel similar to diesel.

05/19/2016

New paint and graphics!

05/19/2016

In the mid 19th century, there was a real need for a cheap and safe source of artificial light to extend business hours and increase productivity. A small group of investors led by George Bissel began to look more closely at the rock oil that seeped from the Earth, leading to the discovery of kerosene.

05/17/2016

Residential heating oil equipment is on average slightly older than other common systems. However according to the US Energy Information Administration because these systems are typically well-maintained, they tend also to be energy-efficient.