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Staff recognition, facility upgrades and fleet changes at FAST

...issues that caused such considerable heartache for distributors and their customers. Paul Derham, FAST’s general manager, was recognised for his work in appreciating the significance of COVID-19 to the workplace...
In conversation with Chris Bingham of Craggs Energy Group

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In Conversation with Chris Bingham of Craggs Energy Group

With Craggs having recently celebrated their 10th anniversary, albeit belatedly due to the impact of covid, Fuel Oil News looks at the history, growth, diversification, and transition of the company....

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Ben Ball 2020 Cancelled

Automotive industry charity, Ben, has announced the cancellation of its annual flagship event, Ben Ball, in December. As a result of COVID-19, the event won’t be taking place this year...

Opinion

Logistics UK’s Alex Veitch responds to Budget

...help switch those affected by the pandemic into the vacancies which are open now, and help with the economic recovery from COVID-19.” On the announcement that fuel duty will be frozen, Mr Veitch comments:...

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Morgans take on Sahara Desert for Hospice

...place in April but was postponed due to covid and then moved to October. On reflection, both runners have said the change in date made it difficult to train and...

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Crown Oil supports Covid vaccination centre

Crown Oil, the Greater Manchester-based distributor, has given crucial support to its local community by providing an emergency fuel delivery to a vaccination centre on the New Year bank holiday....

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British manufacturer offers to help fight Covid-19

“We have the necessary expertise, experience and appropriate manufacturing equipment, so we would welcome the opportunity to help in any way we can,” said Signal’s MD, James Clements The UK...

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Fuel distribution industry responds to Covid-19

Whilst the majority of the country goes into lockdown, the UK government has classed fuel and oil distribution as a key service that needs to continue. With the importance of...
A look at events impacting fuel prices in November and predictions for December

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Thoughts on fuel prices – November in review

...the other being China and India’s switch to Russian oil. China’s Zero-COVID policy As mentioned last month, demand from China has a significant impact on the oil price. Despite growing...
OPEC+ agrees to continue with current output targets, despite market uncertainty

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OPEC+ continues oil production cut in uncertain market

...global economic growth and China’s zero Covid policy.” Adequate supply The outcome fits with Wood Mackenzie’s short-term forecast, which assumed a continuation of the recent cuts. Despite the OPEC+ production...

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Oil price at seven-year high amid supply concerns

...oil in the world at a time when demand is robust and still growing. With Covid restrictions being lifted in many countries, demand will be further stimulated. “Tank bottoms are...

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Success despite oil demand & price slump

Leading Hull family business J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd has reported a successful trading year during 2020 despite ‘challenging and uncertain times’ brought about by the global Covid-19 pandemic. A...