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James Smith 1925 – 2013

Well-known to many in the fuel oil distribution industry, James Smith started Fuel Oil News back in 1977. A journalist with family roots in the energy industry, having started Knutsford Oil, he spotted a gap in the industry’s communication channel giving rise to a trade magazine which, in November this year, will have been published every month for 36 years.

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The funeral will take place at 1.30pm on Thursday 7th February at St Mary’s Church in Rostherne, Cheshire. Anyone wishing to attend and/or wanting further information should contact Fuel Oil News editor Jane Hughes on 01565 653283 or by email at jane@fueloilnews.co.uk.

An article exploring James Smith’s contribution to the fuel oil distribution industry will be published in the April issue of Fuel Oil News.

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