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Andy Smith heads up Fuelmate
Andy Smith brings 17 years experience in the fuel card business to Rix-owned Fuelmate Well-known industry professional Andy Smith has been appointed to head up the Rix-owned Fuelmate fuel card...
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Distributor diaries October 2024: updates from our distributor community
...from Fuel Oil News on such a busy and productive 10 years Jon! Send your latest news to claudia@fueloilnews.co.uk Image credits: Highland Fuels, LCM Environmental. Rix Petroleum, Halso Fuels, CDS...
Interview
In celebration of Prince Petroleum
...time, the business had expanded into road fuels, home heating oil and agricultural fuels. From the early days a steady flow of business gradually moved onwards and upwards to the...
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Greenergy extends marine fuel supply
...“We are applying the same approach to marine fuel as we do for our road fuel supply – to earn customer loyalty by supplying high quality fuel, safely and reliably,”...
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Nationwide HVO refuelling roll out sees Certas claim HGV first
...emissions. As well as fuelling its own fleet with the low carbon diesel alternative, the fuel distributor, part of DCC, has launched HVO delivery to businesses across the UK. The...
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Shortlist announced for sought-after fuel distribution industry awards
...the Year Award is decided by UKIFDA’s Tony Brown, who audits the depots. Finalists are: Drem Depot – Certas Energy Gillingham Depot – Tincknell Fuels Mansfield Depot – NWF Fuels...
Opinion
Is hydrogen a transport fuel of the future?
With the impacts of climate change and pollution as well as greater environmental awareness driving the imperative to find alternative solutions to fossil-fuelled vehicles, clean energy fuelling choices are gaining...
Opinion
New analysis shows UK may need to turn to coal to keep the lights on this winter
...National Grid’s own Winter Outlook 2022/23 Early View forecast. Confirming the suggestions of the monthly Portland Market Report in the September issue of Fuel Oil News that ‘the death of...
Opinion
Fuel price fears as OPEC+ cuts oil production
...million bpd cut, this reduction in supply in an already tight market has sparked fears of increased fuel prices and inflationary pressures, creating a clash with the West, as U.S....
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UK HFCA welcomes pioneer in zero-emission transport as 100th member
The UK’s leading association supporting the hydrogen sector and the fuel cell industry is celebrating ‘strength in numbers’ after signing its 100th member The UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association...
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Government commits £32.5m to fund industry move from red diesel
The funding, announced on Friday, will support industrial sectors to move away from the use of fossil fuels and reduce emissions and energy costs through the development of greener technologies...
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Government announces increased heating oil payment to be made ‘in the new year’.
Having announced last month that the one-off payment to off-grid properties that use alternative fuels, such as heating oil, liquified petroleum gas, coal or biomass for heating has been increased...
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Government portal opens for Alternative Fuel Payment applications
...customer’s address – the type of fuel purchased – date of purchase – name and address of fuel supplier – total amount spent Applicants should receive an email or letter...
Opinion
Energy bill support welcome but raises questions over cost and timescale
...2022, as fuel, insurance premiums, business overheads and maintenance costs – such as tyres – have all increased. “With operators also facing further costs as they look to decarbonise their...
Opinion
Industry group claims energy support plans risk greener future for logistics
...of reduced energy bill support for businesses and the risk that a steep rise in fuel duty this spring could place on green investment. Responding to the news that the...
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Households in NI begin to receive long-awaited fuel payments
...Alternative Fuel Payment was announced in November to address the high number of home heating oil users in Northern Ireland – although this is being given to all households regardless...
Knowledge
Questions remain as alternative fuel payments commence to heating oil users
...alternative fuels for heating may be eligible for a £200 Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) if both the following are true: the household is not connected to the mains gas grid...