Oils can be used for different purposes in different areas. One of the uses of oils can be in the form of fuels. Gasoline, fuel oil and diesel fuel are all products of petroleum and are used as fuels. Gasoline is lighter than fuel oil and diesel, and evaporates quickly. Diesel is a natural choice for fuel in Rumford as its cost is low and it is not as volatile as gasoline. Fuel oil in Rumford is used mainly as fuel for residential use. It finds its use in some industrial applications also.

Oil companies and plants in Rumford produce gasoline, diesel and fuel oils from crude oil and natural gas, after carrying out different steps of processing and development.

Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink?

By:  Lee Ann Rush We’ve discussed the stranglehold that the giant food-processing conglomerates have on our domestic food supply several times, always recommending that people choose wisely by limiting processed foods, buying local (preferably organic) produce in season, and taking a shot at growing their own backyard or container gardens.  One thing we haven’t talked about is drinking water, something that..