Webinar: U.S. Fuel Operations & Buying Strategy

Protecting Margins in a Volatile Market

Hosted by Argus, featuring SIGMA and DTN

Date: Thursday, April 16 
Time: 11 AM PST | 1:00 PM CST | 2 PM EST 


Join us for a focused discussion on the operational and pricing challenges facing fuel distributors in today's volatile market.  

 

In this session, we will examine how small operational inefficiencies, from dispatch bottlenecks and scheduling gaps to weather volatility and shifting demand, can quickly erode margins and strain customer relationships. As buying strategies grow more complex, understanding pricing structures and market signals is more critical than ever.

 

Moderated by SIGMA CEO Scott Berhang, experts from DTN and Argus will cover: 

  • Practical steps to streamline dispatching, scheduling, and demand forecasting
  • How weather volatility and operational bottlenecks disrupt workflows and how to prepare
  • What “index pricing” really means in commercial supply agreements
  • How spot price assessments are developed and why methodology differences matter
  • Ways to reduce purchasing risk while improving day-to-day operational efficiency


You’ll leave with clear, actionable insight to help strengthen procurement decisions, manage exposure, and protect profitability in an increasingly complex fuel market.

 

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Speakers:

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Scott Berhang, CEO, SIGMA

Scott Berhang has more than four decades of experience in the downstream fuels industry. One of the early members of OPIS, he helped establish the West Coast spot market benchmarks still used today and has produced numerous industry conferences and training programs. He now serves as CEO of SIGMA, the leading national association representing independent fuel marketers.

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Ken Evans, VP & General Manager, Energy & Refined Fuels, DTN

Ken Evans brings over 30 years of oil and gas experience to his role leading DTN’s energy and refined fuels business. He directs the development of operational decision-support tools that enhance forecasting, pricing, and supply chain visibility. Prior to DTN, he held senior global leadership roles at SAP and holds a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Colorado.

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Haden Santa Maria, Business Development Manager, Argus Media 

Haden Santa Maria has more than a decade of experience in the downstream fuel sector, specializing in the adoption of Argus gasoline and diesel indexes in U.S. commercial contracts. Her background spans business development, wholesale account management, and refined products reporting, giving her a comprehensive view of fuel pricing, market dynamics, and customer needs.

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