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The number one concern in the fuel distribution sector is confidence in supply security. With recent global events highlighting the impact of supply shortages we take a fresh look at this perennial industry topic.

Insight

Security of oil supply in the fuel distribution sector

...supply but accidents, severe weather, malicious threats, industrial action and financial failure present significant supply chain disruption risks. The effects of Brexit and Covid-19 represent additional uncertainties. The proposed legislation...

News

Focusing on fleet safety

...DVLA; making the most of vehicle safety systems and new sentencing guidelines for corporate manslaughter and H&S offences. www.fta.co.uk/events/safety-in-logistics-conference-2016.html EU commercial vehicle legislation and developments will be among the topics...

Interview

Preparing for the red diesel rebate changes

...longer able to use rebated fuels will be required to use diesel or biofuel on which the full duty has been paid.” As yet, there is no finalised legislation document...
Future fuels: developing storage capabilities

Interview

Future fuels: developing storage capabilities

...terms of spend and its complexity – in repurposing our assets for low carbon fuels. In September 2022, the UK Government changed bio blend legislation for gasoline from 5% to...

Opinion

UKIFDA ‘not surprised’ by findings of public research

...enthusiasm from the respondents in the survey for less disruption, national legislation is needed to facilitate change rather than rely on local authorities, households want to control the timing of...
Industry responds to government hydrogen plans

Opinion

Hydrogen (H2.0): a new dawn?

...wind and solar energy in the 1990s, the German government has been a particularly vocal proponent of dedicated hydrogen legislation, calling for EU gas definitions to not include clean hydrogen,...

News

German manufacturer enters UK off-grid oil boiler market

As NOx emissions legislation tightens, Viessmann’s proven, sophisticated blue flame burner technology future-proofs the Vitorondens oil boiler for the UK Viessmann is formally adding a domestic oil boiler to its...

Opinion

BEIS backs oil resilience bill with limits

...report explains how the Committee is sympathetic to the Government’s arguments that such a bill is needed, and that existing legislation lacks scope for ministers to intervene pre-emptively – to...

News

Oil heating stays ahead of the game

...means the oil heating industry should be ready to comply with the new lower NOx emission legislation on a range of appliances before the September 2018 deadline, says OFTEC. New...

News

Logistics UK conference returns

...chance to hear from a range of senior industry figures and policy makers, and the business group’s experts will be on hand throughout the day to advise on legislation and...

Opinion

UKIFDA encourages homeowners to begin transition to biofuels

...have been lobbying the UK government and the Committee on Climate Change to support our industry’s strategy, which presents solutions in a timeframe that exceeds the net-zero emission legislation. The...

Analysis

Decarbonising transport: are additives the answer?

...of money, because it improves fuel efficiency, so this is a win-win for fleet operators. They keep ahead of climate legislation and see a 3-7% reduction in their fuel costs.”...

News

Biofuels – an uncertain future

...the 6% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2020. However, the DfT proposes to consult again on possible trajectories in 2012; revised legislation will not be ready until 2013....
Analysing emissions with Nick Molden - are we getting our facts straight?

Opinion

Analysing emissions: why clean can be a dirty word

...is pushing hard for clear legislation and regulation so that investment will follow to accelerate delivery of solutions, but the regulations have to be right. They have to be clear,...

News

Fuelling the partnership

...tractor units before the Euro VI legislation came into force at the end of 2013. The aim of this was to maximise the period before we would have to move...