22 RVC Insights Spring - Flipbook - Page 7
Contracting refined fuels
Looking for answers on contracting fuel in a volatile market?
River Valley Cooperative can help.
As the old saying goes, “Hindsight is 20/20”.
Recently, many customers have been asking about
contracting diesel in this volatile market. Historically,
the energy markets soften in the winter months; and
indications leading up to this point were favorable for
a pullback in prices. Unfortunately, global inventories
remain low, U.S. production is slow to recover, and
OPEC+ is under-producing allocations.
Our advice to our customers:
• Stay informed. Review weekly energy updates.
• Understand your risk tolerance.
• Determine what price works for your business.
• Check your inventory and assess short-term needs.
Analysts are still saying production will increase
throughout 2022. Everyone’s situation is different.
Understanding the above items will help make the best
decision for your business. At River Valley, we are here
to help navigate these difficult times. Please call your
Energy Account Manager to determine what is right for
you.
Introducing
Sean Isaacson, Energy Account Manager
Western Illinois University. After college, he managed
a feed mill for the Hueber family, which is where he
discovered his passion for the agriculture industry and
working with farmers.
Sean moved to Iowa six years ago from Illinois to sell
John Deere equipment. Since then, he’s made many
memories, and it’s even where he met his wife, fittingly
at the Iowa State Fair. He’s excited to call Iowa his forever
home.
“I’m excited about this opportunity with River Valley
Cooperative. From the first time sitting down to
interview, up until this day, the cooperative has provided
constant support. I’m surrounded by a true support
system, and not just with my energy team. Everyone I’ve
met in the cooperative has been very nice and polite. I’m
a team player, and with River Valley Cooperative, I feel
like I’ve joined a great team! I believe this is somewhere
I want to be for many years to come. I’m looking forward
to serving your energy needs!
Sean Isaacson
Energy Account Manager
Serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
sisaacson@rivervalleycoop.com
563.221.3308
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