Fuel Management University

Dear Colleague,

What a wild year 2009 has shaped up to be!

Crude oil prices have bounced back from their early 2009 lows, but a number of questions remain. Will prices climb higher? How will wholesale costs and retail margins be affected? Will heating oil prices spike dramatically? What lies ahead for the end of 2009 and into 2010?

Through it all, the markets remain extremely volatile. Now, more than ever, it’s mission critical to get a handle on your fuel buying strategies. You must understand the importance of hedging as a way to control your costs and protect your budget in today’s uncertain time.

Elaine Levin has led hundreds of fuel buyers through our Fuel Management University (FMU) course. They have benefited tremendously from the hedging skills they learned and have managed to keep their profit margins steady and grow their business during the unprecedented volatility of 2008 and 2009.

The next couple of years will be among the most challenging in recent memory when it comes to managing a fuel buying program. It’s a whole new ballgame -- make sure you don’t strike out!

We look forward to seeing you in Seattle!

Sincerely,

Scott Berhang
Conference Chair
Director of Education & Corporate Training, OPIS

P.S. Elaine has an amazing track record for controlling costs in times of unpredictability. And in today’s market, her insight is more valuable than ever. Don’t delay -- seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up by October 9th and save $400!

P.S. FMU is designed for those familiar with the basic methods of purchasing physical fuel on a spot, wholesale or retail level. Attendees do not have to have any prior knowledge of futures markets or over the counter markets to benefit from taking this class.