Opinion
Dodgy tanks – do you refuse to fill?
Would you fill this tank? We asked a selection of distributors what their policy was with respect to delivering to dodgy tanks such as this one spotted in the Channel...
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Opinion
Preparing for a new oil world
...and distinguish themselves to have a long and sustainable future. The July issue of Fuel Oil News magazine looks at how one distributor has benefitted from embracing automation at their...
News
Smart solutions
...explains Judith. “It enables fuel distributors to optimise deliveries and can also provide leak and theft detection. By working with all the main gauge manufacturers, we’re able to provide a...
News
Emco Wheaton – new online and on show at FPS EXPO
Emco Wheaton will be among the exhibitors at next month’s FPS EXPO in Harrogate Making it simpler for clients to find a distributor of the products they need, was one...
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Fuelling regional growth in the Northern Powerhouse
...fuel solutions, Certas Energy has been pioneering the use of a cleaner burning alternative to diesel, as exclusive UK distributor of Shell GTL Fuel. Working in partnership with Peel Ports...
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Crossing the finishing line
...for HMS Ocean, during the Games. The two vessels were also supplied with oil during the Queen’s Jubilee, demonstrating the distributor’s ability to meet demand during busy periods. An outstanding...
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Trafigura set to expand into biofuels sector with Greenergy acquisition
...to supply diesel with lower emissions, Greenergy is today one of Europe’s largest suppliers of biofuels with manufacturing plants in the UK and the Netherlands and a leading distributor of...
Insight
The essential work of fuelling the harvest
Rix has long been committed to supplying agricultural fuels, with depots across England and Scotland that are closely connected to local farms. The distributor’s fuel supply began in 1927, and...
News
August update
...a large amount of imported European kerosene will see price increases of 4.7% and for distributors that should be a worry. Not only is the legislation set to be applied...
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Lobbying for a better off-grid deal
...Jodie Allan. “The FPS represents 80% of heating oil distributors across the UK and our members operate at very low margins and so not raising fuel duty or vehicle excise...
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Fast, reliable biodiesel analysis: ensure diesel blend compliance with FTIR technology
...the capabilities of the Lyza 7000, fuel distributors and testing laboratories can monitor FAME concentrations quickly and accurately. This is particularly valuable during transport, where immediate results are essential to...
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Samuel Cooke & Co in administration
Frank Carroll, chairman and owner of Samuel Cooke & Co Burnley based fuel distributor Samuel Cooke & Co went into administration in late July. The company’s staff were informed on...
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Oil NRG expands into East Anglia
...1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report,” said Jeremy. “This is a significant achievement with Oil NRG being the only oil distributor to be included. This is testament to the outstanding...
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Blackmer – warranty extended on TXD sliding vane pumps
...and solvents. TXD Series pumps provide fast, quiet, trouble-free operation in transport applications, and have excellent self-priming and dry run capabilities. More details are available from authorised Blackmer distributors. www.blackmer.com...
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Fuel industry people moves July 2025
Watson Fuels Following the acquisition of Watson Fuels by Inspirit Capital, Shaun Galvin took the role of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) for the business, after 7 years with the distributor...
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Award launches to showcase fuel distribution industry innovation
The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has opened nominations for its annual Innovation Award. Sponsored by the Fuel Oil News, the award invites companies of all sizes to...
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Crown Oil announces acquisition of Samuel Cooke
Former conquerors of Kilimanjaro, the Crown Oil team are now tackling their latest challenge Burnley based fuel and lubricants distributor Samuel Cooke has been ‘rescued from the administrator’, after the...
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Certas Energy invests £1.2m in new Warrington bunker site
This week leading fuel distributor, Certas Energy, broke ground at its new £1.2 million bunker site in Warrington, which is the first expansion to the company’s network in the past...