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New fuel quality monitoring scheme
...major FPS distributors – Turriff Fuels of Aberdeenshire and the CPL Petroleum network’s flagship depot in Thurrock, Essex. “By declaring their tanks have been certified to this scheme – to...
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Interview
Taking a different approach
Speaking to many fuel distributors in Ireland recently, the most frequently used word to describe the current market was ‘challenging.’ “It’s been a tough year to date,” said Donall O’Connor,...
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Theft threat?
When the price of crude oil rises, reports of oil theft increase. Alex Porter spoke to distributors about the situation in their area A recent article on the Fuel Oil...
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Getting warmer in the community
...can make more money by delivering smarter,” said Keith. “As changes are implemented, bulk orders through CBL will result in distributors actually saving 1.5% on each individual card payment,” added...
Opinion
“Do you have any qualms about independence in Scotland or would you welcome it?”
...Scotland will be known; as such many distributors declined to comment at this stage of the proceedings. At the time of going to press, there was still no decision as...
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UKIFDA submits its views on the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy
Liquid fuels trade association UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has submitted its views on behalf of members on the Northern Irish Government’s Energy Strategy. Designed to replace the...
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Distributor diaries October 2024: updates from our distributor community
...to a wide audience.” Halso UK Fuels and EL-Oils – Summer Fun Day 2024 is a big hit! Halso UK Fuels and EL-Oils, the Staffordshire-based distributors, hosted their Summer Fun...
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Risk reduction for domestic customers
...continue buying their kerosene through Oil Price Protect,” said Chris. “Prior to Oil Price Protect, like most other distributors, we did offer different ways to pay including direct debit. Customers...
Opinion
Creating a low carbon energy system
...the product to the consumer. With customers in mind, our members are working hard to provide the best service and price. Most customers have at least four distributors in their...
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New logistics firm launched
...is a considerable case for fuel and lubricant distributors/suppliers to dispose of their fleets entirely, freeing cash to build their business. Chris has taken the opportunity to fulfil a growing...
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10 years of making a difference
...to listen to customers, do the simple things well and to innovate,” said Andy. “This philosophy resonated with fuel oil distributors giving us a unique approach that would eventually deliver...
Interview
A unique fuel industry set up for Convery Oils & Convery Engineering
...awarded the prestigious Maxol Authorised Distributorship in 1996 – a partnership Eamon speaks very positively about as he looks back on the excellent working relationship Convery had with Maxol: “We...
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DCC to acquire Irish-owned fuel distributor
...Oil for over 20 years, was instrumental in restructuring the business as an oil distributorship. For years the company was one of the largest Esso distributors in Ireland and covered...
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UKIFDA announces 2025 liquid fuel distribution industry event in Leeds
The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has today announced that the UKIFDA Show 2025 will be held on 14 May 2025 at the First Direct Arena in Leeds....
Interview
Highland Fuels, proud of fuel distribution heritage but future focussed
...that the fuel distributorship opportunity arose. Known originally as Special Traffics, the family-run fuel distributor began as an Esso distributor in Inverness in 1957 and a company name change saw...
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Major investment at Belzona
...and distribution centre. The Harrogate-based company, which provides industrial protective coatings and repair composites, ran 40 courses in 2017 for over 175 delegates from distributorships around the world. The company...
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Whopper is clear winner in Oilshield’s pumpkin growing competition
...Halloween. The winner was clear as soon as Matt Thomas, of Oilshield, the unique insurance and risk management solution for fuel oil distributors, walked through the door with his monster...
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Distributor diaries August 23: updates from our distributor community
Our regular look at the ways in which fuel distributors play a vital role in their communities. WCF Chandlers – attracting future talent WCF Chandlers, the Lincolnshire-based distributor, is actively...