Who We Are
Our Background
Why We Exist
Two decades of experience in Australia across petroleum bond products and now expanding into the U.S. market.
Traditional security ties up capital.We provide a smarter alternative.
Fuel Bond Group is a market leader in petroleumsurety bonding with deep expertise in downstream fuel markets.
Our Difference
✔ Fuel industry specialists
✔ Relationship-driven
✔ Deep underwriting expertise
Benefits of Fuel Bonds
Fuel bonds are payment guarantees issued on behalf of fuel retailers and wholesalers in favor of their suppliers.
They replace traditional security instruments such as bank guarantees, letters of credit, and cash deposits, freeing up working capital while still providing suppliers with strong, A-rated security.
As unconditional, pay-on-demand instruments that require no collateral, fuel bonds offer a more flexible and cost-effective way to secure fuel supply agreements for both service station operators and large fuel distributors.
Advantages to the Suppliers/Beneficiaries
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Unconditional, pay on demand, irrevocable – comparable to bank guarantee security,
No cost incurred by the oil company,
Can be secured for the terms of the supply contract (up to 5 years maximum),
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Simplifies contract negotiations with customers.
Advantages to you, the customer
No collateral security required.
No opportunity cost on capital, better return on equity,
Off-balance sheet facility, independent of existing banking lines
Cost effective against alternatives
Simple application and renewal process.