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Fuel Storage, Energy Markets & the Future of Western Supply | Sawtooth Caverns
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How does fuel actually move across the western United States—and what happens when refinery shutdowns, global conflict, and shifting energy policy begin disrupting supply?
In this episode of Jobbers: American Energy, Jason Case sits down with Aaron Aldape and Justin Anderson from Sawtooth Caverns to break down the realities of fuel storage, western energy logistics, and the infrastructure required to keep fuel moving across the region.
Aaron Aldape brings years of experience from Chevron, where he worked across refinery operations, product placement, commercial strategy, and upstream negotiations before overseeing the company’s Rocky Mountain region business. Justin Anderson’s path started in central Utah before building a career managing terminals, rail operations, and large-scale logistics systems throughout North America.
Together, they explain how underground fuel storage works, why refined product storage is becoming increasingly important, and how western fuel markets are adapting to refinery closures, supply volatility, and infrastructure challenges.
The conversation also explores the impact of the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz instability on fuel pricing and global supply chains. From California fuel policy and regional logistics to long-term infrastructure investment, the episode highlights how the energy industry is evolving in real time.
Finally, the discussion highlights the realities of large-scale fuel infrastructure, including supply resiliency, transportation logistics, and what it takes to support growing demand across the western United States.
One key takeaway: fuel storage and infrastructure are becoming more important than ever as the energy landscape continues to shift.
If you want a real-world look at fuel logistics, supply resiliency, and the future of western energy infrastructure, this is the conversation.
In This Episode:
• How underground fuel storage caverns work
• Aaron Aldape’s transition from Chevron to Sawtooth
• Justin Anderson’s background in rail and terminal operations
• California refinery shutdowns and western fuel supply risks
• Rail, trucking, and refined product logistics
• Strategic fuel reserves and energy resiliency
• Utah energy policy and infrastructure investment
• How global conflict impacts fuel pricing and supply
• The future growth plans for Sawtooth Caverns
YouTube Chapters
0:00 Coming up...
1:56 Meet Aaron Aldape & Justin Anderson
4:10 What is Sawtooth Caverns?
7:18 How Underground Fuel Storage Works
11:05 Fuel Logistics & Seasonal Supply
15:42 Aaron’s Background at Chevron
22:15 Justin’s Journey from Farming to Fuel Operations
30:44 Growing Through North America’s Oil Boom
38:20 California Refinery Shutdowns & Western Supply Risks
45:14 Strategic Fuel Reserves Explained
52:36 Fuel Blending & Regional Supply Challenges
58:40 Utah Energy Policy & Infrastructure Investment
1:08:12 How the Iran Conflict Impacts Fuel Markets
1:16:28 Fuel Volatility, Infrastructure & Global Supply
1:22:47 Future Growth Plans for Sawtooth Caverns
1:27:50 Big Dogs Event & Industry Networking
1:30:10 Final Thoughts
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🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company.
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Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running.
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🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more about Jason and the work behind the show at www.jobberspodcast.com/about.
Real people. Real stories. Real American energy.
