Opinion
The future for the UK’s refineries
An introduction from Fuels Industry UK The sector has changed considerably over the last century with rapid growth of demand, global oil shortages, the three-day working week and regulation requiring...
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Market Report
The impact of the Red Sea crisis and why expansion to the north could be catastrophic
...means that, irrespective of increased freight costs, product shortages (the real driver of price spikes) are unlikely. Hopefully this offers some comfort to hard-pressed consumers, although they shouldn’t relax too...
News
Government declares support for UK aviation as it unveils SAF mandate
...key limits within the mandate to block higher price rises in the case of SAF shortages – keeping the impact on consumers to a minimum. Certainty Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: “Sustainable...
Opinion
The 2025 outlook for distribution and logistics: David Wells OBE, Logistics UK
...supply chains resilient. Skills The sector is still experiencing ongoing challenges with skills shortages in key roles, such as vehicle technicians, and it is critical that the government works with...
News
Buy your heating oil early urges FPS
...said: “In winter, the UK can experience shortages of heating oil at terminals. Demand is obviously governed by the weather and a prolonged cold snap, means that the terminals are...
Opinion
The community speaks
...has the industry changed in a year? Last year the community said: Challenging, shortages, and uncertainty Turbulent, challenging, and educational Challenging, necessity, and resourceful Demanding, satisfying, and exceeding Challenging, exciting,...
News
Standard approval to counter skills shortage
FTA, the business organisation representing the logistics sector, has learned this month that the long-awaited LGD Driver Apprenticeship Standard for Cat C+E licences, is to be published this summer. As...
Opinion
Downstream workforce must be part of transition to avoid skills shortages
The perception that the downstream petroleum industry’s workforce is not part of achieving net zero targets in green industries will affect companies’ ability to recruit skilled staff, according to a...
Analysis
In review: the 2022 tanker market
...they will see a unit OTR for at least 12 months.” Looking ahead With the tanker market busier than ever Adrian also flagged concerns over resource: “Staff shortages have also...
Interview
An interview with Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA
...mentioned above, we must be prepared to provide more data to help with decision-making, especially regarding critical aspects such as supply shortages. In Ireland, most of UKIFDA’s activities have been...
News
Sector shortages addressed in campaign launched by Logistics UK
The logistics industry has taken a decisive step to address the industry’s long-term recruitment and staff retention issues with the launch of a major new awareness and recruitment campaign, ‘Generation...
Insight
Liquid fuel industry and heat pump lobbyists in agreement over ‘unfair’ new oil boiler ban
...and shortages in grid capacity and installer workforce are already affecting heat pump installations in some areas. On Wednesday, more MPs joined calls to scrap or delay the ban after...
Insight
HVO slashes carbon emissions and adds unexpected business benefits
...year, fossil fuel disruption is not unheard of. Should the country face shortages again, we will have the benefit of a stable supply on site. “It’s been a really positive...
News
Craggs Christmas day fuel deliveries exemplify seasonal goodwill
It seems Santa wasn’t the only one out delivering on Christmas Day. Whilst many were at home celebrating Christmas Day with their loved ones, Craggs Energy driver Lee Westwell was...
Opinion
What price oil? Fuel industry experts share predictions for 2023
...unlikely that prices will drop substantially, back in October, OPEC+ cut their supply and the US in particular, were raising concerns about the shortages. This lower supply could have accelerated...
Opinion
In the light of the Purvin & Gertz report discussed in FON’s July issue, are you worried about the UK’s refining resilience?
...imports over 40% of its diesel and nearly 60% of its jet demand, with practically only Russia and the Middle East able to meet any incremental shortages. “So, absolutely key...
News
Will the government give logistics the attention it deserves?
...duty; addressing skills shortages and recruiting professional drivers; and ensuring UK’s infrastructure networks (including airport capacity) are capable of meeting freight needs. Stressing the importance of logistics to the economy...
News
Activists adopt new tactics in oil terminal protests
...began blocking oil terminals, there have been more than 1,350 arrests as well as reports of fuel shortages around the region and there are now 54 Just Stop Oil protesters...