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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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Analysis
Fuelling success: a distributor overcoming talent and driver shortages
...using HVO in their fleet and implementing operational efficiencies. The company’s expertise and dedication makes the Group a vital force in fuelling UK businesses while driving positive environmental change. Background...
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Oil-fired heating – time to back the most cost-effective option
...of consumers. “OFTEC continues to work closely with the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and other key stakeholders to gain support for low carbon liquid fuels but...
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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...
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...
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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...
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A stepping stone or an underwhelming plan to reach net zero? Industry responds to new energy plan
The Government’s new net zero plan has been described, by the UK’s leading hydrogen trade association, as a ‘stepping stone’ to a robust UK energy system, while the Energy Industry...
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...
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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...
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Prax Lindsey launches first-of-its kind apprenticeship to support low carbon transition
Prax Lindsey oil refinery, a member of the Prax Group of companies, is partnering with apprenticeship provider, HETA (Humberside Engineering Training Association), to launch a new apprenticeship – the first...
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Oil Care Campaign prepares to celebrate 20 years
...up by the Environment Agency in association with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), to reduce oil pollution by providing guidance on the...
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FPS calls on chancellor to do more for off grid homeowners
As the FPS asks for ‘a raft of measures’ to help users of heating oil, the trade association has also called for the government to recognise the important service provided...
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Changes to oil regulations in Scotland
...of premises are covered, including industrial businesses, commercial businesses, institutions (residential and non-residential) and farms. The two changes to the regulations are: There is no longer an exemption for sites...
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Will YOUR customers “buy oil early” for winter?
...have launched a ‘buy oil early’ campaign now in association with the government and consumer agencies and we hope people will heed our combined advice. We are urging people not...
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Launch of groundbreaking campaign reveals logistics recruitment opportunity
...alongside partnerships with leading industry bodies, trade associations and vital core businesses across all freight modes including Amazon, DHL, Stobart and Tesco PLC. The campaign’s organisers are confident that Generation...
Insight
What price oil? 2023 In review
In association with The Oil Market Journal Pictured below and included in the January issue of Fuel Oil News is a graph that shows the price of ultra-low sulfur diesel...
News
Market analysis, opportunities and innovative technology
...event for the bulk liquid storage industry takes place on 15 –17th March. “We’re delighted to have strong industry support from the Belgian and Dutch tank storage associations, BATO and...
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Onroute’s £1m investment recognises HGV driver importance
...M1 near Chesterfield. Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, officially opened the new forecourt at a launch event attended by staff, customers, suppliers, local councillors, members of the Road Haulage Association...