FuelPulse

Competitor price intelligence and price execution governance for enterprise fuel networks.
FuelPulse is the price intelligence and price execution oversight module of the Vertex Pulse
platform. It enables fuel retail brands to monitor competitor pricing at each site, detect price
changes in near real time, and verify that pricing intent is executed correctly and promptly at the site level.
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FuelPulse does not automate pricing decisions, recommend prices, or influence competitive
pricing behaviour. It provides visibility, accountability, and evidence — ensuring brand pricing intent, as defined through existing commercial processes, is executed consistently
across the network.
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Where price changes occur, FuelPulse ensures they are seen, communicated, and acted upon.
Competitor
price monitoring
Price
 execution governance
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WHAT FUELPULSE DELIVERS

In enterprise fuel networks, pricing risk rarely comes from lack of awareness — it comes
from delayed execution, inconsistent responses, or operator behaviour that diverges from brand intent.
FuelPulse addresses this gap by continuously monitoring competitor prices around each site and providing immediate visibility when price changes occur.
When a competitor adjusts price — up or down — FuelPulse:
  • detects the change at defined intervals
  • notifies relevant stakeholders
  • enables brand owners to record, track, and verify the execution of pricing instructions issued through their own commercial processes
  • records how quickly (or slowly) the site executes the change
FuelPulse provides price visibility and execution oversight only; it does not recommend prices, coordinate pricing behaviour, or make pricing decisions.
No reliance on manual checks.
No uncertainty around execution.
No blind spots between instruction and outcome.
Outcome
Improved pricing discipline, reduced commercial leakage, and defensible price governance.

Near Real-Time Price Awareness

Per-Site Competitor Mapping
Each site is mapped to its physical competitors by brand and location, reflecting real market conditions rather than generic pricing zones.
Continuous Price Monitoring
Competitor prices are monitored at regular intervals (e.g. every 15 minutes), enabling timely detection of price increases or decreases.
Jurisdiction-Aware Data Sources
FuelPulse integrates with approved pricing data sources and government-backed APIs where available, ensuring reliable and defensible inputs.
Outcome
Accurate, site-level visibility into competitor price movements.

Competitor Price Monitoring

Price Change Detection & Alerts

Immediate Awareness, Controlled Distribution

Automatic Price Change Detection
FuelPulse identifies when a monitored competitor changes price — whether upward or downward — without manual intervention.
Multi-Channel Notifications
Relevant users can be notified via the FuelPulse dashboard and approved communication channels, including enterprise-configured messaging platforms.
Role-Based Alerting
Notifications are routed to operators, regional managers, compliance teams, or brand owners based on organisational structure and responsibility.

All notifications, acknowledgements, and responses are logged as part of the FuelPulse audittrail, regardless of delivery channel.
Outcome
The right people are informed at the right time, without noise or delay.

From Instruction to Action

Execution Time Tracking
FuelPulse records when a pricing expectation or instruction exists and measures how long it takes for the site to execute the change.
Operator Behaviour Insight
Brands gain visibility into patterns of delayed or inconsistent execution, particularly in scenarios where price increases may be resisted at site level.
Evidence of Compliance or Deviation
Execution timelines are recorded as evidence, supporting governance review, internal accountability, and dispute resolution.
Outcome
Clear accountability and reduced exposure to pricing governance deviations.

Price Execution Visibility

Evidence & Governance

Price Oversight with Proof

Price History & Audit Trails
FuelPulse maintains a historical record of competitor prices, detected changes, notifications,
and execution outcomes.
Attributable Records
All events are logged with timestamps, site context, and responsible roles — supporting defensible oversight.
Governed Access
Price intelligence and execution data can be restricted by role, region, or responsibility
Outcome
Price governance that is provable, reviewable, and audit-ready.

HOW FUELPULSE FITS INTO THE PLATFORM

FuelPulse operates as part of the Vertex Pulse ecosystem, connecting pricing intelligence with operational and governance workflows.
Vertex Pulse Core
governance, roles, and compliance structure
FuelSync
sales volumes, stock movement, and operational context
Vertex Orchestrator
escalation and follow-up workflows
Vertex Adviso
contextual interpretation and decision support
VP Hub
governed communication and notification records
Outcome
One pricing intelligence layer.
One governance framework.
One system of record.

CURRENT COVERAGE & AVAILABILITY

FuelPulse is currently available to selected enterprise customers and supports approved pricing data sources by jurisdiction.

Initial coverage includes supported regions where government-backed or approved pricing APIs are available. Coverage is expanding progressively through controlled rollout as additional jurisdictions and integrations are introduced.

Availability may vary by location and enterprise configuration.

ENTERPRISE USE CASES

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Competitor price movement monitoring by site
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Verification of price change execution timing
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Oversight of commission agent pricing behaviour
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Brand-level pricing governance and accountability
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Dispute resolution supported by execution evidence
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Executive visibility into network pricing discipline

FUTURE DIRECTION

FuelPulse is designed to evolve beyond monitoring into a broader pricing intelligence capability.
Future enhancements may include:
Price history analysis linked to sales volume
Forecasting and demand modelling based on price movement
Integration with ordering and inventory planning
Advanced pricing intelligence aligned with enterprise governance
These capabilities will be introduced in alignment with enterprise readiness, regulatory considerations, and platform maturity.

WHY FUELPULSE

Generic pricing tools focus on optimisation.
FuelPulse focuses on visibility, execution, and governance.
It is designed for environments where:
  • pricing intent must be executed consistently
  • operator behaviour must be observable
  • timing matters
  • evidence is required
FuelPulse supports commercial outcomes without compromising governance, competitionlaw boundaries, or enterprise control.
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