When asked for ‘a sentence that sums up your hopes for 2025’ our community of distributors said:
- Traditional seasons (with a long cold winter!), a prosperous, growing UK economy and an end to conflict in both the Ukraine and the Middle East.
- More government support for low-carbon fuels is the main one.
- A drier summer, a motivated and curious team, higher demand.
- Cold weather. Healthy staff. Change of Government.
- Frost, snow and ice!
- A cold winter. Duty relief on on-road HVO. A major advancement on synthetic fuels.
- That we grow, are making good profits and have a new truck replenishment program.
- Confidence in business and markets to encourage investment and long-term growth. The political parties to pull together for the best of all in the long term – there are no quick fixes. A more common-sense approach to new fuels and new energy, not one size fits all, a more joined-up approach to suit all pockets and customers, as not every customer can afford new kit.
- The announcement of a materially higher RTFO in future years, development of an equivalent Order for heating, progression in incorporating the shipping sector into the ETS.
- Tech- and data-enabled improvements to drive more variety and surety for customers.
- Probably the same as the last couple of years. A successful year, a happy workforce and good health for all!
- More clarity and direction from Government on the future of HVO. More confidence in our customers to invest in the future. Arsenal to win the Premier league, FA Cup and Champions League!
- Reduction in employee turnover. Commercial growth. A cold, dry Jan-April (I know I don’t ask for much!)
If you would like to share your hopes for 2025 or send us an industry-related question that you would like to see answered, 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