Freed from the difficult task of buying fuel using outdated strategies and processes, they can focus on other important aspects of their core business.

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"This is the worst business has ever been, " said Mr. Betz, who blames the high price of fuel for the difficult conditions he's facing.

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One key change appears to be that people are making fewer journeys, although how much is due to fuel consumption is difficult to say.

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