News
Heating oil in Westminster: what the latest Commons debate means for rural consumers
Westminster Hall debate on the cost of heating oil underlines concern over affordability, rural inequality and consumer protection
Market & Supply
Opinion
The Middle East conflict has changed off-grid decarbonisation… but not in the way you think
Malcolm Farrow of OFTEC argues that a broad mix of solutions could deliver emissions reductions more quickly.
Insight
Technological developments: Should you be implementing them?
We look at the pros and cons of implementing technological developments for SME distributors
Opinion
Ken’s Corner May 2026: You Will Never Walk Alone
I left Liverpool after the UKIFDA Expo & Conference 2026 feeling both uplifted and frustrated in equal measure.
More Market & Supply
Analysis
Ireland’s fuel shock: Protests, policy and supply chain pressure
Ireland’s fuel market came under intense pressure last month, as protests disrupted supply chains.
Market Report
How one winner is emerging from a crisis that creates many losers.
This month’s Portland report looks at the ongoing Middle East energy crisis
Sponsored
ESL Fuels Biofuel Market Update – Q1 2026
The ESL Fuels Q4 2025 biofuels market update is produced in association with Portland Analytics
News
Engineering confidence into HVO: what comes next as renewable fuels mature?
What comes next for HVO as it moves from niche alternative to mainstream fuel, and the role premium additives may play in its wider uptake
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | May 2026
Summary of wholesale price movements for kerosene, gasoil and ULSD April 2026
News
Stanlow SAF project advances as UK aviation fuel sector builds momentum
The UK sustainable aviation fuel sector continues to move from policy ambition towards project delivery, with new progress reported both at Stanlow refinery and by UK waste-to-fuel developer Firefly.
Further Reading
Insight
From fuel stop to mobility hub: Gulf’s vision for the forecourt of the future
How forecourts could evolve from fuel stops to multi-purpose mobility hubs.
Analysis
Energy independence, affordability and the future of heat: what the King’s Speech means for fuel distributors
The King's Speech centres on energy security through a proposed Energy Independence Bill.
Opinion
FIUK says government is ‘sleepwalking’ into greater energy dependence
Despite the emphasis on energy independence in the King's Speech, FIUK argues current policy will deliver the opposite.
News
New Essar Energy Transition report says Stanlow could deliver £1.9bn to the UK economy by 2035
Essar Energy Transition unveils £4.3bn Stanlow transition pipeline with 10,000 jobs forecast.
News
Fuel tanker innovation recognised by leading industry award
The industry-first innovation, developed by Watson Fuels and Cobo, is transforming safety for engineers working on fuel tankers.
News
As oil majors face shareholder pressure, DCC bid interest underlines value of route-to-market energy platforms
The interest from ECP and KKR suggests sophisticated investors still see considerable value in real-world energy logistics and distribution assets, even during transition uncertainty.
News
Phillips 66 Limited completes acquisition of Lindsey Oil Refinery assets
Phillips 66 plans to integrate Lindsey Refinery assets into its Humber site to leverage storage and infrastructure.
Analysis
Why kerosene surged: Inside the heating oil price shock
We examine why heating oil has become the most volatile part of the fuel market
Interview
Depot evolution in practice: WCF’s CEO Phil Murray on scale, structure and local leadership
WCF CEO Phil Murray explores how depot evolution is playing out in practice.
Insight
What makes a good depot? Insights from UKIFDA’s Jon Cox
Jon Cox of UKIFDA shares insights into the fundamentals of a well-run depot