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Watch Crude Oil/Gas—It’s a Big Indicator for Your Kitchen Costs!

Fryer oil/shortening is often a substantial expense for restaurants.  

If you are like most operators, you spend your time worrying about proteins and produce prices.  You don’t have time to watch everything!  

$$$$ Pro Tip: Crude oil is often a leading indicator of cooking oil/shortening prices!!! Get ahead of the curve—lock in supply or renegotiate terms before the spike hits your P&L.

·        Vegetable oils are a key input in biodiesel, so when energy prices rise, demand for oils does too.

·        Fuel and fertilizer costs (both tied to crude) also impact how much it costs to grow, refine, and deliver edible oils.

·        Studies show edible oils like soybean oil are tied to crude price trends.  

·        If you’re responsible for frying oil, margarine, or shortening, a spike in oil barrels might mean your supplier is about to raise prices.

🔍 Tip: If your gas price just jumped, you need to look at your shortening price

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