Asked for ‘a sentence that sums up working in fuel distribution in 2024’ our community of distributors said:
- Tough, unpredictable and erratic.
- A very challenging year!
- Tough! We always get peaks and troughs – we just have to ride it out!
- There is a lot of room for disruption.
- Uneventful!
- A different year, HVO seems to be gaining popularity, and this seems encouraging as both good for the environment and customers to help them with the longevity of their equipment and supply.
- Always challenging but, at the same time, very enjoyable. It is still a great industry to be part of.
- 2024 was another challenging year, but we are positively influencing the future of UK renewable liquid fuels as the futility of “fully electric” alternatives is now a reality.
- It has been challenging with allocation from the refinery at times with not having the luxury of a wet depot and suppliers who could source fuel from everywhere.
- As dynamic and collaborative as ever.
- Challenging – the industry is going through a profound change, and many companies are still working out how to approach the new challenges.
- A year full of internal and external challenges, and opportunities, and one that has firmed up the importance of working towards a greener, cleaner future.
If you would like to share your thoughts on 2024 or have a burning issue you would like to see covered by Fuel Oil News, please contact Margaret Major: margaret@fueloilnews.co.uk
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This article originally appeared in the January 2025 issue of Fuel Oil News magazine. View the magazine