What is the minimum order for bulk fuel delivery in Florida?

Most bulk fuel suppliers in Florida require a minimum of 500 to 1,000 gallons per delivery. Exigo Fuels' minimum for scheduled deliveries is 500 gallons across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Emergency deliveries below the minimum are available for contracted accounts with a dispatch fee.

How is bulk fuel delivery pricing calculated in Florida?

Bulk fuel pricing is the commodity rack price (tracked daily via OPIS at Port Everglades) plus a supplier margin (cost-over-rack). The margin ranges from $0.08/gal for high-volume contracted accounts to $0.25/gal for smaller spot deliveries. There is no separate delivery fee for locations within our standard service area.

How much cheaper is bulk diesel than retail pump prices in Florida?

In 2026, most contracted bulk fuel accounts in Southeast Florida pay $0.25 to $0.70 per gallon less than retail pump prices, depending on volume. A fleet burning 10,000 gallons per month saves roughly $3,500 to $5,000 per month versus retail fueling.

Is ethanol-free gasoline (REC-90) more expensive than regular gasoline in bulk?

Yes — REC-90 ethanol-free gasoline carries a $0.30–$0.60/gal premium over regular 87-octane in bulk delivery. The higher cost reflects specialty sourcing and limited availability at terminals. For marine engines, small aircraft, and equipment sensitive to ethanol, the premium is well worth avoiding the fuel system damage and phase separation that ethanol causes.

Do bulk fuel prices include taxes?

On-road diesel and gasoline include all applicable federal and Florida state fuel taxes. Off-road (dyed) diesel is sold tax-exempt for off-road use only — federal highway tax ($0.244/gal) and Florida state tax are not collected. Using dyed diesel in on-road vehicles is a federal offense subject to fines and penalties.

Bulk Fuel Delivery Cost in Florida (2026 Guide)

Bulk fuel delivery pricing in Florida is driven by three things: the wholesale rack price on the day of delivery, your monthly volume, and distance from the terminal to your site. In 2026, most commercial fleets in Southeast Florida pay $0.08 to $0.25 per gallon over the published rack price for scheduled deliveries, with the exact margin depending on volume commitment. Here is a complete breakdown of what you should expect to pay — and what moves the number.

What you actually pay per gallon

Bulk fuel pricing has two components: the base commodity price and the delivery margin.

Commodity price: This tracks the OPIS (Oil Price Information Service) or PLATTS rack price for the terminal nearest your delivery location. In South Florida, the primary terminal is Port Everglades. The rack price changes daily and is publicly trackable. You can check current rack averages at opisnet.com.
Delivery margin (cost-over-rack): This is the supplier's charge for sourcing, transporting, and delivering the fuel. At Exigo Fuels, this ranges from $0.08/gal for high-volume contracted accounts to $0.25/gal for smaller or non-contracted deliveries.

At current rack prices (as of May 2026, approximately $2.85/gal for ULSD in South Florida), a typical contracted fleet account pays roughly $2.93 to $3.10 per gallon delivered to their yard — compared to retail pump prices of $3.35 to $3.60/gal at the same time. That is a savings of $0.25 to $0.70 per gallon depending on your volume tier.

Volume tiers and what they mean for price

Volume is the single biggest driver of your per-gallon margin. Here are the typical tiers for Southeast Florida commercial accounts:

Monthly volume	Typical margin over rack	Savings vs. retail
1,000–2,500 gal/mo	$0.20–$0.25/gal	$0.15–$0.40/gal
2,500–7,500 gal/mo	$0.14–$0.20/gal	$0.20–$0.50/gal
7,500–20,000 gal/mo	$0.10–$0.14/gal	$0.30–$0.60/gal
20,000+ gal/mo	$0.08–$0.10/gal	$0.40–$0.70/gal

These are indicative ranges. Your exact margin depends on your volume commitment, payment terms (COD vs. net-30), and delivery schedule flexibility.

Minimum order and delivery fees

Most bulk fuel suppliers in Florida set minimum delivery orders between 500 and 1,000 gallons. At Exigo Fuels, our minimum scheduled delivery is 500 gallons. Emergency deliveries under 500 gallons are available for contracted accounts but carry a small dispatch fee.

Delivery fees vary by supplier. Some bake the delivery cost into the per-gallon margin (so it looks like one number). Others charge a separate delivery fee per truck roll. Exigo Fuels uses per-gallon pricing with no separate delivery line item for accounts within the Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach service area.

Pricing by fuel type

Different fuel products carry different margins and base prices. Here is how the main product lines compare:

ULSD #2 diesel — the most common commercial product. Base price tracks Port Everglades ultra-low-sulfur diesel rack.
Off-road (dyed) diesel — typically $0.25–$0.45/gal cheaper than on-road ULSD because the federal highway tax ($0.244/gal) is not collected. Only for off-road equipment, generators, and agriculture — using it in on-road vehicles is a federal offense.
Gasoline (87/89/93 octane) — priced similarly to diesel in terms of margin structure. 93 octane carries a $0.05–$0.15/gal premium over 87.
REC-90 ethanol-free gasoline — carries a $0.30–$0.60/gal premium over 87-octane due to specialty sourcing. Essential for marine engines, small aircraft, generators, and landscaping equipment where ethanol causes fuel system damage.

What raises your per-gallon price

Several factors push your effective cost-per-gallon higher than the baseline rates above:

Spot deliveries vs. scheduled routes: If you call for a delivery outside your normal schedule, expect to pay $0.05–$0.15/gal more. Scheduled deliveries on a fixed cadence get routed efficiently and cost less to serve.
Remote or difficult access sites: Deliveries requiring a driver to navigate a construction site, a narrow marina fuel dock, or a multi-level parking structure add service complexity that suppliers price in.
Credit terms: Net-30 accounts typically pay $0.02–$0.05/gal more than COD or prepaid accounts. It is a financing cost baked into the price.
After-hours or weekend delivery: Emergency deliveries outside normal business hours carry a premium, typically $0.10–$0.20/gal or a flat dispatch fee.

How to get the best bulk fuel price in Florida

There are three levers that reliably lower your per-gallon cost:

Consolidate volume: If you have multiple yards or sites, put all of them on one account. Combined volume unlocks better tier pricing even if each individual site is small.
Commit to a schedule: A fixed weekly or bi-weekly delivery cadence is cheaper to serve than on-call delivery. Suppliers reward schedule predictability with lower margins.
Choose rack-plus pricing over fixed-price contracts: In a falling market, rack-plus pricing means you automatically pay less when commodity prices drop. Fixed-price contracts protect you in rising markets but lock in an above-market rate when prices fall. Most commercial accounts in Florida are better served by rack-plus.

For a customized price quote based on your fleet's volume and fuel types, call Exigo Fuels at (305) 900-6725 or request a quote online. We will give you an exact cost-over-rack margin for your volume and delivery location — no obligation.