Wholesale Fuel
Service Offerings
Sprague’s Business Is Only As Strong As Yours
That’s why we prioritize having the fuel you need, where you need it—so you can focus on your customers. We’re proud of our history in the energy industry, growing from a family-run coal business into a major independent supplier of energy products throughout the northeast. Through an unmatched terminal network, we offer our wholesale customers an industry-leading combination of price risk management programs, premium products, and daily market intelligence. Sprague’s exceptional customer service backs up our efforts, enabling us to develop long-term, enduring relationships.
Our Terminals
Sprague’s extensive network of terminals offer convenient fuel access throughout the Northeast. We’re proud of the smooth operations at our terminals, with strategically located facilities designed for easy loading. Our employees pride themselves on providing a safe environment with helpful and friendly service.
Fuel Offerings
Markets We Serve
We supply businesses with a variety of fuels and services across multiple locations throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Simply enter your zip code or click on your state to the right to see if we currently provide services in your area. Even if you don’t see your location, give us a call or send us a note to see if we can work together. Let us see if Sprague can make a difference in your energy portfolio.
Forward Programs
Pricing Programs to Fit Your Energy Needs and Move Your Business Forward
HeatCurve®
PhysicalCap®
PriceFlex®
Sprague Real-Time ®
HeatCurve®
Designed to help your business thrive
Sprague’s HeatCurve® Program lets you buy the same way you sell. We offer volume flexibility over 12 different schedules, so you can match your winter heating demand curve. Whatever your program, Sprague has a HeatCurve schedule designed to cover it – in both full volume and small volume versions.
Flexible Contracts
Forward contracts as low as 1,000 gallons and customizable in 100-gallon increments
Flexible Volumes
Sprague weights your volumes based on when your customers need the product, also allowing you to select the appropriate time period
Simple Pricing
Sprague provides pricing visibility for each forward month and creates a single weighted-average price, making it easy for you to better serve your customers
PhysicalCap®
Cap protection with a built-in HeatCurve®
Sprague’s PhysicalCap® price protection program helps remove the mystery and reduce the risk of covering your customers’ cap programs. With protection that matches exposure (lift-for-lift), retailers can easily create a pricing program for their customers with less confusion and risk than ever before.
No Storage? No Problem – Match your exposure today
- Maximum cap and minimum floor - with no fixed forward required
- Protection offered throughout the entire month based on your lifting schedule
- Small minimum gallon requirements*
- Cash flow protection when you need it most - during the delivery window
- Price protection premium payment choices available to minimize cash flow impact
- Built-in basis protection and built-in Sprague HeatCurve® schedule
How it works:
- Choose your HeatCurve® schedule and volume
- A maximum cap price is set with a maximum base price and fixed differential
- You get the lower price of either the maximum cap price or base (market) price plus the differential protection offered throughout the entire month based on your lifting schedule
- Small minimum gallon requirements*
- Cash flow protection when you need it most - during the delivery window
*Minimum total requirement of 10,000 gallons, but can be done in 1,000 gallons minimum per month as long as total is 10,000 gallons.
PriceFlex®
Downside Protection, Individual Lifts
Sprague’s innovative PriceFlex® price protection program provides the industry’s first way to match downside protection with an individual lifting - reducing the time, confusion and risk associated with managing customer price protection programs.
Simplify Your Cap Management
- Can be added to any forward contract - HeatCurve® or Fixed Forward
- Protection offered throughout the entire month based on your lifting schedule
- Small minimum gallon requirements*
- Cash flow protection when you need it most - during the delivery window
- Price protection premium payment choices available to minimize cash flow impact
- Built-in basis protection
*Minimum total requirement of 10,000 gallons, but can be done in 1,000 gallons minimum per month as long as total is 10,000 gallons.
Flexible Volumes
Select a Fixed Forward on a HeatCurve® schedule or customized volume
Flexible Schedules
Protection is offered throughout the entire month, based on your liftings
Simple Pricing
Sprague provides pricing visibility for each forward month and creates a single weighted-average price, making it easy for you to better serve your customers
Greater Savings
Cash flow protection when you need it most – during the delivery window
Sprague Real-Time ®
Seize every market opportunity with the Sprague Real-Time® Pricing Platform
Sprague is committed to continually investing in products and services that make a difference for you—and your customers. That’s why we created the Sprague Real-Time® Pricing Platform, the industry’s best and simplest online tool,that offers live price updates throughout the day and the ability to lock in the lowest Sprague price from the moment you place your order. Wherever and whenever you need it, our pricing platform increases your opportunities for successful purchasing and business decisions.
The Sprague Real-Time® pricing platform—the industry’s best and simplest online tool—provides you with live price updates throughout the day, and the ability to lock in the lowest Sprague price from the moment you place your order. The pricing tool offers:
- Embedded real-time messaging for price opportunities, market news, and supply/terminal updates
- Ability to set price alerts for prompt and forward prices
- Prompt and forward contracts available in quantities to fit your needs
- HeatCurve® (126,000-gallon minimum) and small volume HeatCurve® (1,000-gallon minimum)
- Daily product trading ranges
- Direct integration to SpraguePORT® for contract balances
- Access to historical buying data
- iOS and Android mobile app, “Sprague RT”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register/what is required for SpraguePort?
Once you are a Sprague customer, you can sign up for SpraguePORT to view your account data. You can sign up by simply going to SpraguePORT and filling out the form to get started. Commercial residential details are not yet available.
What are the cold flow specifications for RoadForce?
Roadforce specs can be found here on our diesel page.
How can I request a product spec sheet?
Product spec sheets can be requested through your account manager or by contacting customer service.
How do I become a Sprague customer?
Becoming a Sprague customer is easy. First, we need to connect. You can start by calling and asking to speak with an account manager in your area, or by filling out our online form requesting more information. Once we connect and better understand your business needs, we can start the application process.
How do I get Real Time access?
Once you are a Sprague customer, you need to sign up for SpraguePORT. After you have access to SpraguePORT, the Sprague Real-Time team can assist you in your request to access our online buying platform.
What are your credit requirements?
Credit requirements are dependent on customer needs. We are happy to review options once we know what credit terms you are seeking.
What are your insurance requirements?
Insurance requirements can be found in our new customer packet information. To apply to be a customer, contact us today!
Where can I find an MSDS sheet?
The Safety Data Sheets can be found in our newsroom here, or by using the search bar in the upper right corner of our website.
Your Partner in Energy
As an independent wholesale fuel supplier, we understand the importance of working with you to ensure ample supply and pricing programs that are right for your business. Our local account managers offer straightforward and cost efficient price management programs for businesses using market insights, historical analysis, and a deep understanding of economic conditions. Contact us today to see how we can make a difference for your business.
Please note: At this time, Sprague serves businesses only.
