This month, Fuel Oil News speaks with Alex Wolfe, industry figure and host of the Wolfe Power Club podcast, to find out how Alex spends a typical day.
THE FIRST THING I DO IS…
I wake up at 6:50am these days, I no longer miss getting up at 4:30am when I ran truck drivers out of the depot at Thurrock. (They were some of the best days though, the early bird really does get the energy sale!)
The first thing I do in the morning now, is check the BBC website on my phone to see if anything has happened in the world of energy and sport.
In the last year, this has ranged from the blackout at Heathrow, through to the latest winner of tennis tournaments around the world.
I PREPARE FOR THE DAY AHEAD BY…
As a father of two girls under 5, my prep starts with debates over clothes for the day ahead with the Wolfe sisters, then to looking at who we’re going to meet up and record with for the podcast, and I’m always thinking about investment opportunities for clients looking to invest in the energy sector.
I CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT…
My Sony Bluetooth headphones.
In addition to listening to the Wolfe Power Club podcast, I love listening to car podcasts, whilst on the tube, with some of my favourites being Behind the Glass, Patrick Bet David and Chris Harris and Friends.
MY TYPICAL DAY…
In the morning, I’m typically involved with one of my director roles; this could be helping a business grow in the energy sector, financing a new children’s nursery site or trying to land the next big politician or energy CEO on the podcast.
Then, from lunchtime to early afternoon, I will spend time engaged with the podcast team or energy businesses that I’m involved with, to look at how we can bring growth in either number of listeners, or profit to their balance sheets.
Typically, we’ll record between 4pm – 6pm as it is a good time for politicians, CEOs of energy companies and energy leaders, to be able to give their thoughts about the biggest breaking energy issues.
I’ve got a fun month ahead, with Spectator Editor and former politician Michael Gove coming on, the Brazilian Ambassador talking about why Brazil is hosting Cop29 this year, and Baroness Luciana Berger on chairing the newly created Energy Storage Association (UK).
These days, the places I visit are mainly between Wimbledon, Piccadilly Circus, St James Park and Westminster. I enjoy the cycle up on my Brompton, and then you’ll normally find me working out of either The Institute of Directors or the business centre at the Royal Automobile Club.
Over the past few months, I have been meeting regularly at The Spectator Magazine offices, as they have partnered with the Wolfe Power Club for The Spectator Energy Summit, scheduled for November 24th, 2025.
I normally finish the day by going out socially or to a lecture. I recently went to a British Lions talk with Lawrence Dallaglio and Sam Warbuton, had dinner with McLaren’s Zac Brown and went to a very moving evening with Olympic great, Sir Chris Hoy.
MY MOST MEMORABLE WORK MOMENT…
It’s hard to pick just one, but a few of my best moments include buying Britain’s oldest truck stop, getting the Wolfe Power Club podcast into the Top 10 podcasts on Apple Charts and interviewing the Norwegian Prime Minister on why it’s ethical to supply oil and gas.
THE WORST PART OF MY JOB…
Government regulations that prevent growth in the energy sector and in the early years sector.
I still find it crazy that running a business in a high street that creates jobs has high taxes and business rates, yet running a virtual business that potentially creates no jobs locally has zero tax because they don’t have physical premises.
THE BEST PART OF MY JOB…
Seeing my colleagues grow their careers in the early years sector, energy sector, politics and achieving financial success. If a team member buys their first house while working with you – how great is that?!
I RELAX AFTER WORK BY…
The big three for me are family, tennis and cars. If anyone wants a game of tennis, please message me on LinkedIn!
On a Saturday or Sunday, I’m normally at a soft play with the three important women in my life.
This summer, I was lucky enough to go to St Moritz British Classic Car meeting, to rally around the mountains and meet some characters!
MY FAVOURITE MEAL IS…
My favourite meal is dinner. Not great for my health, but I love going late into the night with good friends, great conversation and incredible food.
I must thank my friend Adriaan, from GetFocus who took me to Ochre Restaurant in the National Gallery during London Climate Week.
ON MY BEDSIDE TABLE IS…
The Aston Martin Club magazine, the Great Group of Eccentrics and of course, my favourite magazine, Fuel Oil News!
THE LAST THING I DO EACH DAY IS…
I’m normally sneaking into the house, trying not to wake up my two daughters.
I’M NORMALLY IN BED BY…
After midnight; I wish I went to bed earlier but can never say “no” to a night out…!
Image credit: Alex Wolfe
