News
The case for low carbon fuels
...homes, OFTEC has highlighted ‘a strong case’ for the use of low carbon liquid fuels. The case was put forward in response to a call from BEIS for evidence as...
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Interview
Industry voice – Rupert Turner MD UK Marketing Phillips 66
...and, in a recent interview with Rupert, Margaret Major, editor for Fuel Oil News, asked what had drawn him back to the UK role and how it has changed. I...
Analysis
Rebranding: reasons, process and impact
...rebrand. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, spoke to those in the industry that have already taken this step, to find out more about the process, their...
Analysis
Mabanaft – majoring in innovative independence
...presence of independent wholesalers continues to rise in the UK, Fuel Oil News was keen to learn more about Mabanaft’s role “I believe the change in Mabanaft’s business profile really...
News
Milford Haven – frustration and regret
It was with ‘great frustration and regret’ that Bryan Kelly, vice president of UK operations for Murphy Petroleum, made the announcement that the Klesch Group deal announced in the summer...
Interview
A Day in the Life with Jack Popplewell of Dice Fuels
...life features a tanker driver aged just 22! Fuel Oil News speaks with Jack Popplewell, tanker driver for Dice Fuels, and runner-up of the Young Person of the Year in...
News
Grass-root good causes benefit for Gulf’s Oomph
...massively and is really appreciated.” Other recent beneficiaries include Severn Hospice in Telford and The Leap Project in Cambuslang, a recipient for a second time. Kevin Key, LEAP’s handyperson service...
Insight
A review of COP 26: the key ‘take-aways’
...for the phasing out of this fossil fuel as an energy source Trees: To agree a timescale for the complete discontinuance of all deforestation activity We will now seek to...
News
127% more expensive than heating oil
...experience a shortfall of around £350 between the cost of their fuel bills and what they can actually afford to pay. “For this reason we are urging government to be...
News
Champion support for Hope House with £2,000 donation
...people who care for and support children and their families at the hospices.” Lynsey Kilvert, Hope House’s fundraising team leader for Shropshire, Powys, Telford and Wrekin, thanked Morris Lubricants and...
Opinion
UKIFDA submits view on ending sales of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035
...would be to design the regulatory framework such that technologies such as synthetic fuel, biofuel blends and hydrogen for internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) are promoted on an equal footing...
Opinion
OFTEC urges support for renewable liquid fuels after PM outlines 10-point plan
...rural areas are already lower and fuel poverty levels deeper, rural households are unlikely to have the capacity to make this level of investment. It is also unlikely that government...
News
Pumptronics – now part of Hytek (GB)
...which were both established in 1985, will continue to operate in their current locations of Bishops Stortford and North Walsham respectively, and will continue to produce their own strongly identifiable...
News
JET announces nine-site deal with JP&S Services
...dealer group in the JET network. “JET is a brand synonymous with great service and value. Alongside redevelopment, when we moved Hertford Road to JET in 2021, we saw volumes...
Opinion
“As the Driver CPC deadline approaches – are you ready?”
Colin Rutherford, Turners (Soham) trading as Lewis Tankers “Sixty per cent of Lewis Tanker drivers have already completed five CPC training modules and have their Driver Qualification Card. Our aim is to...
News
Hundreds complete HGV training as Bootcamps plug driver shortages
...upgraded from Category C to C+E. Drivers may also gain a specialist license such as ADR or PDP (to deliver hazardous goods and fuel) enabling them to drive some of...
Opinion
Budget 2021: Hope for hydrogen hub
Green entrepreneur Jo Bamford said: “The PM has said the UK will be “putting a big bet on hydrogen” and the Budget’s green light for the Freeport East Hydrogen Hub...
News
Essar re-opens Penybanc forecourt in South Wales
...redefine the traditional petrol station experience by offering a range of services tailored to meet the needs of the community. Community approach Beyond fuel, the forecourt is equipped with a...