Where to buy biodiesel in California

Please use this forum to list locations biodiesel can be bought. If you have other info, such as hours, price, address, web site, etc, please also list it. There are a pair of fairly comprehensive lists here: http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel/retailfuelingsites/default.shtm and our Biodiesel Station Locator.

In Santa Barbara- Jr's Gas - 1905 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109; B20 Not at this time, working on another supplier in Santa Barbara In Ventura- T.W. Brown Oil - 1457 Fleet Ave; Ventura, CA 93003; (805) 339-2355; B20, B100 @ request, by the drum or in bulk [url]http://www.brownoil.com[/url] Ventura Harbor Marine Fuel, Inc. -- 1449 #C Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, CA 93001; (805)644-4046; B100 only, public, set up for boats, not vehicles, but will sell in jugs. [url]http://www.vhmf.com[/url]

In San Jose - Western States Oil 1790 S. 10th Street San Jose, CA 95112-4106 tel: 408.292.1041 They sell B100 to the public 9-5p M-F. Don't know what their hours are on the weekends. They also have #2 diesel, but who wants that? As of 3.13.03 the B100 was $2.71/gallon.

From: "Kumar Plocher" <kumar@ybiofuels.org> To: "Rebecca Leonardson" <beccoid@hotmail.com>, <burnveggies@goblin.punk.net> Subject: Re: [Burnveggies] Sausalito station is out. Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:35:00 -0700 Just so everyone knows, Ethan has been a wonderful distributor, and the reasons for his pump closing are beyond his (or our) control. Thanks to the people who have supported him, and, unless I hear from Ethan that he can re-open, I urge all of you to support Farook's station. Kumar Yokayo Biofuels ...In Sausalito I have convinced a friend who owns a marine diesel shop in Sausalito to start carrying bio-diesel. He will be getting his first delivery from Yokayo on April 1st. If you are interested in getting Biodiesel in Southern Marin or, on your way in or out of San Francisco (it's right off 101) please contact Ethan Hirschfeld at 415-332-3507. This first delivery is to test interest in automotive and marine sales. The cost will be around $3/gal. The more interest he gets the lower the cost can be in the future. The shop is at 265 Gate 5 Rd. From North or South 101 take the Sausalito - Marin City exit and follow signs into Sausalito. This puts you on Bridgeway. Gate 5 Rd will be a left turn a couple lights into town. Found in the "Burnveggies" list. From: Alexander Rose zander@longnow.org (executive director) The Long Now Foundation http://www.longnow.org

Mt. View Valley Oil 785 Yuba Dr. Mountain View, CA 94041 (650) 967-2253 Bulk only (so far) $2.12/gal 55 gal min B100 (of course) Just filled up my 2nd tank at Western States in SJ ($2.719/gal) If there is enough interest Valley Oil might setup a pump but they need a couple thousand gallons /week...LET THEM KNOW THERE IS INTEREST!!! L8R Stay Green!

Sierra Energy (formerly Toms Sierra Co) 335 Railroad Ave Grass Valley, CA 95945-5908 Phone: (530) 273-6671 8AM-5PM Weekdays, closed holidays They carry World Energy biodiesel (B100) [url]http://sacramento.citysearch.com/map?mode=geo&id=1275766&map_lat=392207&map_lon=-1210511&fid=[/url]

Naft Gas 1789 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Fairfax, CA 93930 B100, 24-hrs 9PM, credit cards accepted Today (9/29/2003) my attempt to buy B100 at Naft Gas at 11 PM was unsuccessful because the station and pumps had been turned off. I need to find out what hours they are open. I was hoping this was a 24-7 operation. [/quote] From: "Kumar Plocher" <kumar@ybiofuels.org> To: <burnveggies@goblin.punk.net> Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 16:42:52 -0700 Subject: Fairfax station is OPEN!! Hello all, I have just been informed that the Fairfax Naft Gas station, carrying 100% recycled B100 from Yokayo Biofuels, is now open for business. They have 4 pay-at-the-pump biodiesel dispensers pumping from a 4000-gal underground dedicated biodiesel tank! Let's honor Farook Hansia's commitment to biodiesel by giving him a lot of business, and in the meantime, you can count on us at Yokayo to help make his station a good biodiesel information depot and also provide everyone with a cool grand opening date, to be announced... -Kumar of Yokayo Biofuels Price on 10/15/2003 was $2.50/gallon

New Sources- Santa Barbara, California McCormix Corporation, 805 963-9366 22 Cesar Chavez Blvd. Provides bulk fuel sales of B100, West Central Soy Product. From Hwy. 101: Exit west on Garden St. Turn left on Yanonali. Turn right on Cesar Chavez Blvd. Site located on the left. Goleta, California McCormix Corp., 805 963-9366 Card Lock Facility, CFN and major CC reader, Just Opened this week carrying B20 at the pump. West Central Soy Product, 24 hr access. 55 Depot Rd. From Hwy. 101: Exit Ward (UCSB Campus). Turn right on Hollister. Turn right on Kellog. Turn right on Depot. In the Los Angeles Area- Cudahy FuelStop ITL Corporation [url]http://www.ifuel.net/[/url] 8330 Atlantic Ave. Cudahy, CA 90201, 323-562-3230 B20 at the pump, B100 in 5 gal, 55dr and bulk. Imperial Western Products, Yellow Grease Product. Hwy 710S, Firestone Blvd. Exit. Turn right to Atlantic & go. Site on right.

In San Jose @ Western States Oil (lubeoil.com, T Lopes ...), the gallon price of B100 came down slightly today by about 6 cents, I believe it's 2.659 USD/gal as of this afternoon. For those who haven't filled up here, that fuel is excellent. Larry. (will we see that 20 cent per gal tax offset;)

PaulK, I just spoke with Bill of Valley oil about their biodiesel and he said it was $2.58/gallon PLUS 40c/gallon road tax. I was interested when I saw that you had seen it for $2.12 a gallon....but I guess it isn't :(. When did you see it for $2.12? Ryan

In San Diego... Regional Transportation Center in San Diego 4001 El Cajon Boulevard at I-15 (Central Ave) Mike Lewis, general manager [url]www.rtc4afv.com[/url] Phone: 619-521-2469. Mobile: 619-806-8593 RTC Fuel Depot offers motorists nine types of fuel: Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG) Ethanol (E-85) Biodiesel -- made from recycled french fry grease Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) -- 3,600 psi fueling station Electricity Ultra Low-Sulfur Diesel Three standard grades of gasoline Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Accepts all major credit, debit, and Voyager cards, as well as cash. Motorists get the "white glove" full service treatment at no charge from RTC service attendants dressed in 1950's era uniforms and eager to assist with air, water and window cleaning services.

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Originally posted by Milestones83
PaulK, I just spoke with Bill of Valley oil about their biodiesel and he said it was $2.58/gallon PLUS 40c/gallon road tax. I was interested when I saw that you had seen it for $2.12 a gallon....but I guess it isn't :(. When did you see it for $2.12? Ryan

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That was what they quoted me when I called in April. Bob is on vacation so I can't get a current price. Maybe he was quoting me before taxes or their cost. I don't know... -PaulK

Message: 10 From: "Kumar Plocher" <kumar@ybiofuels.org> To: "Burnveggies@Goblin.Punk.Net" <burnveggies@goblin.punk.net> Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:47:44 -0700 Subject: [Burnveggies] when one door closes... In order to reaffirm our commitment to providing biodiesel to the bay area, Yokayo Biofuels would like to announce that we are working on several public pump projects, all of which will be recycled b100: 1) Biofuel Oasis in Berkeley (opening soon) 2) working with a consortium of local biodiesel advocates for public pump at Pier 45 in S.F. (timeline TBA) 3) reinstatement of Fairfax "co-op" pump (soon) 4) public pump at Solar Living Center in Hopland, CA (opening very soon) 5) public pump in Ukiah (open by fall) In addition, plans are in place for public pumps in Sebastopol, Pt. Arena, and Ft. Bragg, with timelines to be announced on these projects. Peace, Kumar Plocher President/Founder Yokayo Biofuels Ukiah, CA www.ybiofuels.org 877-806-0900

Anywhere near Fresno?

Kumar, When is Biofuel Oasis opening soon in Berkeley? Or the coop in Fairfax? I don't even have enough fuel to make it down to San Jose and I am loathe to go back to petro diesel.

KUMAR, Please keep working for a station in Sebastopol//// I will be a loyal customer. I just bought a 2003 VW turbo diesel Jetta ...love the car ...hate the petro fuel.. Turbo Jetta.. R Morgan

Biofuel Oasis got their site a while ago but they are still working on the legal paperwork. It's estimated it will be a month or something like that. Both Biofuel Oasis and Biofuel Station in Laytonville (on 101) have been trailblazing in getting regulations changed in their city/county, around the issues of storage. Hopefully this will make it easier for others to open similar fuel depots. Info on how this was done will be available when they open.. I believe that Biofuel Station in Laytonville is already doing delivery in northern Mendocino/southern homboldt (they're also a Yokayo-supplied distributor) mark

Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 09:09:01 -0700 (PDT) From: Ailian Chong <chongppr@yahoo.com> To: burnveggies@goblin.punk.net Subject: [Burnveggies] Other Bay Area BD Vending Places --0-1808550837-1063901341=:84200 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii S.F. Petroleum is located at 2321(?) Third St. You have to enter through the back on Illinois Street between 18th and 19th Street. They won't dispense into small fuel tanks or containers with narrow nozzles. You need large nozzle (bigger than 2-1/2 inch diameter) containers. And the price they quoted me was approximately $3.40. Supposedly they had 68k gallons when I was there on Sept. 11th (with the wrong nozzle size container).

"From: "Kumar Plocher" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 In order to reaffirm our commitment to providing biodiesel to the bay area, Yokayo Biofuels would like to announce that we are working on several public pump projects, all of which will be recycled b100: 1) Biofuel Oasis in Berkeley (opening soon) Peace, Kumar Plocher" Just signed on and was wondering if there was an update on the timing/location of a Berkeley biodiesel pump? Best- tim

Stuck in bureaucratic delay right now, but working on it...