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NWF Fuels buys Staffordshire Fuels
...as longstanding JET-branded authorised distributors. “Phillips 66 is a long-term fuel supplier to both Staffordshire Fuels and NWF Fuels,” said Mary Wolf, managing director of Phillips 66 UK & Ireland...
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Certas Energy acquires Advance Fuels
Certas Energy UK has acquired Advance Fuels, the oil distribution business of South Eastern Fuels that operates in the south east of England. South Eastern Fuels, which is owned by...
Knowledge
The future of fleets: A focus on LNG
...play a large part in everything from long haul transport to powering our home deliveries. A transitional fuel, in contrast to conventional fuels such as oil-derived petrol and diesel, are...
Interview
Next generation joins family-owned fuel distributor
Following on from the feature published in the December issue of Fuel Oil News looking at the vital role the next generation have to play in fuelling the future, the...
Knowledge
Red diesel: What do the new rules mean for fuel distributors?
In our continuing series of articles covering the implications of the red diesel rebate changes, we now consider the impact on fuel storage facilities of the resultant decreased requirement for...
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Industry bodies launch up-to-date winter advice for heating oil users
...The organisation provides a handy tool to help people find a nearby distributor at www.ukifda.org/find-a-distributor/. Aware that vulnerable customers are often reluctant to seek help, Ken also highlights the need...
Insight
FoxInsights tells distributors that it’s all about the data
...decreased by 7% compared to 2021! Have confidence in the data “Use and trust the data!” FoxInsights urges fuel distributors. “We feel there is much room for using data when...
Interview
Cobo Tankers brings back fuel distributor factory visits
...fuel oil distributors to tour the factory and see tankers in the various stages of production. Claudia Weeks, content creator for Fuel Oil News, caught up with Joby Clark, sales...
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NI oil stocks low due to unexpectedly high demand
...sought to replenish stocks ahead of winter. However, this demand has outstripped supply and distributors are reporting low levels of stock currently. “Distributors must forecast expected demand months in advance...
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UKIFDA and OFTEC launch ‘Be Winter Wise’ campaign for heating oil users
...recommends contacting local distributors early for the best pricing and payment options. Find a nearby distributor at https://ukifda.org/find-a-distributor/. Find out more about the Be Winter Wise 5 Point Plan here....
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Coryton sustainable fuel powers Prodrive Hunter to record success at Dakar 2023
...Coryton, as part of its SUSTAIN RACING fuel product line, Prodrive Ecopower offers an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to fossil fuel-based equivalents. The fuel meets the...
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Government grant for new OXCCU jet fuel project
...without the use of fossil fuels. Traditional biofuels have well-known issues with scale due to limited feedstocks. In contrast, e-fuels or synthetic fuels based on CO2 have enormous potential to scale...
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New owner for fuel distributor as popular industry couple retires
After managing the 35-year-old, North Yorkshire based, fuel distribution business Kettlewell Fuels with their experienced team for over 25 years, Janet and Trevor Kettlewell have announced their retirement, naming one...
Interview
Nothing standard about this fuel oil distributor celebrating 10th anniversary
...offer any alternative fuels, and do you intend to add any? There’s a huge opportunity this year to grow into renewable fuels. We now offer HVO to our customers, which...
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Touchstar wins substantial Certas Energy fleet upgrade order
...utilising Android-based, in-cab tablets. Acquiring challenges Certas Energy is the largest fuel and lubricant distributor in Great Britain, with statistics to match. 2300 employees Over 33 million litres of fuel...
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Fuel distributor to close Arran depot due to ageing storage tanks
...as the cost of the investment required to replace the ageing fuel tanks would result in an unacceptable increase in the price of the fuel passing through the tanks. The...
Interview
Challenging gender stereotypes as an apprentice tanker driver
...team at Evesons Fuels, part of the NWF Fuels family, in the autumn of last year. Holidays are often a time for self-reflection and, while away with friends, Leah decided...
Interview
Virgin Atlantic Flight100 – a flying start for future fuels
...SAF within the industry. We work with the ASTM through our suppliers who review all the fuel standards. They have given guidance around appropriate fuel usage and specification. Rolls Royce...