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Leading hydrogen trade group lobbies parliament to propel UK to net zero
Members of the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UKHFCA), a leading trade group in the field of hydrogen, joined dozens of MPs and peers at an event to lobby...
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Opinion
Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector
...that this tax has been unchanged. Business group, Logistics UK welcomed the announcement having been calling for a freeze on all fuel duty until diesel trucks are phased out in...
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Distributor diaries August – the latest updates from our distributor community
MechTronic is celebrating 20 successful years Leeds-based MechTronic Ltd, the metering and gauging fuel delivery system specialist, is thoroughly enjoying celebrating its 20th year in business. As part of the...
Analysis
A year in the wholesale markets
...sales growth. The company’s 2012/13 sales amounted to 13.5 billion litres, up 24% in volume from the previous year. Chief executive, Andrew Owens, commented: “We have won new business following...
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Clean Air Zones – is your fleet up to the challenge?
...of these changes or how they might affect them. A recent survey from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), found that only 55% of small and medium-sized businesses...
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Phillips 66 shares future growth plans
...Powerscourt Hotel in Enniskerry on Ireland’s east coast. The conference incorporated a mixture of business content, from specialist presentations and open forums, to business to business networking and a mini...
Analysis
What price oil? Q1 2025 in review
In association with The Oil Market Journal Following your feedback on the value you place on our annual price review each January, we will now be reviewing the movements of,...
News
New Emerging Energy roles support key focus for Phillips 66
Phillips 66 Limited has announced the promotions of Simon Holt to the role of manager, Emerging Energy (Europe) and Pezhmon Nassiri as innovation lead. Callan Tree joins the business as lead...
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New director for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has appointed Tim Rolfe as the business group’s new director of human resources. A fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), Mr Rolfe has over...
Interview
Holding steady in challenging times
...business further in bad times, when conditions are better and the time is right, this amicable businessman wants to steer his business in an upward direction once again. County Roscommon...
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Distributor diaries August 23: updates from our distributor community
...young people, supporting independent choice and supporting positive outcomes for young people.” If your business is also involved in speaking with the next generation of talent, then do get in...
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Lloyds Bank fuels north Essex supplier’s growth
...capital facility will also allow the business to invest in growth without impacting day-to-day cashflow. Having increased its capacity, the business now plans to focus on its exporting strategy, after...
Opinion
Fuel distributors urge businesses to order now to avoid fuel duty double whammy
...– the distributors are advising businesses to take action now by ordering fuel deliveries ahead of 30th October. Matthew Crockett, Group Managing Director, explains: “Businesses that order early will be...
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March 2024 – latest updates from our distributor community
...temp to perm contract of one year, this was quickly re-evaluated by David and by the June I was fully integrated into the company business.” I’m so grateful for this...
Opinion
The billion barrel blow and why it may mean more pivoting in the fuel sector
...more robust understanding. Perhaps even to a granular level. What does it mean when a business has to pivot? It means it’s changing some aspects of its core business. Businesses...
Interview
Putting people first in technological progress
...a more direct impact on the business and its success, and FoxInsights offered precisely that opportunity. As the company is transitioning from a startup to a mature business, I feel...
Insight
Ken’s Corner: Unintended consequences
...hinder their ability to pass the businesses on to the next generation. A material reduction in the number of these businesses will not only impact competitiveness but also have a...
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Hoyer joins forces to equip itself for energy transition
...Petrolog and Gaslog business units positions the Hoyer Group favourably in the market. As well as bitumen logistics and aircraft refuelling, the mineral oil business focuses particularly on supplying service...