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 Part 2 of the Managing Fuel Costs Guide for Owner Operators   Automotive In my last article, ‘The Owner Operators’ Guide to Managing Fuel Costs: Part 1’, I discussed two methods of buying fuel for those engaged in haulage jobs. The first, bulk buying, had various potentially difficult issues attached, including cash flow and environmental and security concerns. The second option, Fuel Cards, had monitoring issues, as well as fees payable to the oil company. Today I am going to look at the money-saving potential of Bunker Fuel Cards. What is a Bunker Card? A Bunker Card is similar to a fuel card, as it only permits a driver to purchase diesel or petrol (you can specify). However, you will not be paying retail prices, but paying prices closer to those paid by large operators who bulk buy their diesel. This means that the cost of haulage jobs could decrease for you, helping to increase your profits. How Do They Work? A Bunker Card uses a national bunkering network to provide an owner ope