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Unprecedented demand creates temporary oil shortage in Ireland
...of oil throughout the last few months has resulted in many householders holding off despite being urged to get their winter fuel orders in both by their distributors and by...
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Distributor diaries December 2023: updates from our distributor community
...Moorland Fuels walks to challenge success! Moorland Fuels, the Devon-based fuel distributor, is extremely proud of two members of the Moorland team who recently took on a tough charity challenge....
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PDP – open for business
...out that distributors are able to register to undertake classroom and/or the practical training for themselves: “This could be a real opportunity for smaller distributors to save money as it...
Interview
DCC on ambitions for Ireland and energy transition
...and commercial fuels, heating oils, biofuel and renewable solutions and related products and services in Europe. Claudia Weeks, content editor of Fuel Oil News, speaks with Eddie O’Brien, managing director...
Interview
Holding steady in challenging times
...to steer his business in an upward direction once again. County Roscommon distributor Drury Oils is calling for distributors to have a minimum delivery – one that actually makes money!...
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Distributor of the Year x 2
The awards were presented to the Brogan Fuels team at the Carden Park Hotel, Chester; Andrew Salton (l) with contract manager David Smialowski Brogan Fuels has once again taken the...
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Open to debate in Ireland
...forms at the Distributor Debate in Templepatrick earlier this month, rated too much competition and poor margins as their biggest concerns. Poor image, supply, prices, variable fuel quality, gas oil...
Interview
Northern Energy: fuelling communities for 90 years
...consolidated rapidly with many small fuel distributors absorbed into other businesses over the years and others acquired by larger ones. Family values “Whatever fuel a customer uses and whatever size...
Case Study
The benefits of tank telemetry implementation
An interview with Alan Keyes, Glen Fuels Background Glen Fuels is currently run by my brother Kevin and me. It was set up in 1986 by our parents, Kevin Snr....
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Identifying vulnerable customers
FPS chief executive, Mark Askew A recent report by the Fuel Poverty Action Group (FPAG) calls on fuel oil distributors to establish a priority register for vulnerable customers. With the...
Interview
CDS: 50 years of powering customer success
...first steps writing software for fuel distribution, CDS really started to take off and software sales followed to the Authorised Distributor networks for UK oil majors Shell, ESSO and BP....
Opinion
The Distributor Debate
Fuel Oil News Invites you to THE DISTRIBUTOR DEBATE On Wednesday 17th October at Manchester Central This exciting event gives you the opportunity to: – Take part...
Analysis
A look at software developments in fuel distribution
With our community of distributors focused on ensuring that fuel is delivered where and when needed, we look at recent developments in software that address challenges faced in the sector....
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Top distributor accolade for WP Group
...refinery, as a top Mobil lubricants distributor across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Each year ExxonMobil awards top performing distributors from around the world with ‘Elite Club’ status. Presented...
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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Oilfast launches mobile fuel and AdBlue delivery service
...fuel deliveries, the company ensures that plant machinery, vehicles, generators, and other equipment remain fuelled and operational. The company supplies fuels directly to sites across all commercial sectors, ensuring a...
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Certified quality assurance for Irish fuel retailers and consumers
...area and encourage fuel suppliers to get on board so their consumers purchase with complete confidence. “Fuel adulteration can take different forms and in recent years, the most common form...
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UK Fuels launches telematics and fuel management system
...chief executive, Bill Holmes Fuel card provider UK Fuels has boosted its offering to customers with the launch of Kinesis – a fully integrated telematics/fuel card management product with an...