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Fuel industry responds to Transport Decarbonisation Plan

...in fuels throughout the 2020s, which UKPIA supports, with the association welcoming the announcement by DfT to develop a strategy for low carbon fuels. UKPIA sees the opportunity for low...

News

Vivergo Fuels announces closure plans

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has called on the government to introduce E10 at the earliest possible opportunity as news emerged earlier this month of Vivergo Fuels’ plans to close...
WCF Phil Murray

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Distributor diaries July 2024

...the Wellingborough Depot Manager, Charles Wootton, on the score sheet too! “We have a long association with Whitworth Football Club because of Richard Croxen, our previous Depot Manager, who loves...

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FTA Transport Manager on tour

The Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Transport Manager series of conferences has become a must attend event for all transport managers across the country, providing the latest information, guidance and best...

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BP’s new ambition

...businesses over time.   FIVE AIMS TO HELP THE WORLD TO GET TO NEW ZERO: More active advocacy for policies that support net zero, including carbon pricing. Further incentivise BP’s...

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Keeping tankers moving

An Autosock helped this tanker out of a difficult wintry situation To help keep vehicles on the road in bad weather, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) offers assistance. Now operating...

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Associations push for more from strategy

In a joint statement issued today UKIFDA and OFTEC welcome support for low-carbon liquid fuels in the newly published Heat and Buildings Strategy but also push for an extension of...

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Leading industry company celebrates 50 years of innovation

...both realised that we were probably unemployable,” remembers co-founder Bruce Woodal. “Therefore, we decided we should start a business of our own and recognised there was an opportunity to seize...
The Downstream Oil Industry Distributor Forum elaborates on changes made to ensure the PDP Scheme meets the specific needs of the home heat sector.

Insight

PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns

...is working with colleagues from the Trade Associations to address safety concerns on forecourts, and via the PDP Management Group introducing specific training for retail drivers with respect to the...
An array of leading voices will deliver useful insights at EXPO 2024.

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UKIFDA EXPO 2024: exciting conference programme revealed

...the governments across the UK recognising tentatively that a ‘one size fits all’ technology is unlikely to work, what’s next? The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association EXPO 2024 Future...

Opinion

The Distributor Debate

...challenge for distributors.” David Fairchild, WP Group managing director Also attending is David Fairchild, managing director of WP Group: “The industry continues to consolidate with further sector business sales and...

News

Labour’s lorry tax hike would damage UK economy 

The Labour Party’s plans to impose a £12,096 a year lorry tax per truck would penalise British business, says The Freight Transport Association (FTA). The plans were mooted by Clive...
George Eustice speaking at HVO event

Analysis

Climate Challenge: Drawing the line in the sand

...with a deep understanding of the end user. The motivation isn’t moralising – it’s customer-focused and operational. Businesses feel loyalty to customers and a responsibility to keep homes affordably warm...