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Industry data: the latest update from the UKIFDA databank
...2019 levels. Demand for all transport fuels increased, with petrol and diesel up by 7.1 and 8.7 per cent, respectively, and demand for jet fuel up by 40 per cent...
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ESL Fuels Biofuel Market Update – Q1 2025
...increased competition for UCO feedstock from other sectors, with higher 2025 targets in aviation (ReFuel EU) and maritime (FuelEU Maritime). However, tariffs imposed by the US, particularly on imports of...
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Could heating oil prices be frozen?
...the key role that imports and international factors play in determining domestic prices. An affordable and secure supply When a fuel customer’s primary concern is an affordable and secure supply,...
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Vehicle batteries: An alternative approach that REDUCES the infrastructure challenge
...robotised automation which, when added to heavy duty cooling requirements (to stop over-heating) and fire safety obligations, means both the initial capital investment and ongoing operating costs are substantial. It...
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Speaker line-up announced for leading industry conference
...of Portland Fuels. Tackling the tricky issues Two of the major fuel related issues of 2022 will be considered in the ‘Present Fuels’ session with a Fuel Theft Taskforce representative...
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XPO Logistics partnership offers ex-military route to driving careers
...they know the power of pulling together to deliver results. Their sense of duty and passion are an inspiration, and we are proud to support this fantastic programme.” An experienced...
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Illegal fuel plant uncovered
...producing five million litres of illicit fuel, evading nearly £4 million in taxes and duty. Officers from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), supported by the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
Analysis
What price oil? Q1 2025 in review
...two non-crop certificates and duty. Q1 2025 Key dates January 9 EU approves Chinese biofuel Anti-Dumping Directive 10 US announces further sanctions on Russia 13 Cold weather over US &...
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TRA proposes removal of HVO measures
...applied. Although the TRA found that dumping of subsidised HVO would also be likely to occur if the duty were no longer applied, there would be no damage to domestic...
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Lough Ross laundering plant dismantled
...estimated to be capable of producing over 7.5 million litres of illicit fuel a year, potentially evading around £4.3 million in taxes and duty. Mike Parkinson, assistant director, criminal investigation,...
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HVS to develop world-first self-driving hydrogen HGV with share of £6.6m funding
...thanks to increased safety and fuel savings, and develop new business models.” Seizing the opportunity Business Secretary Grant Shapps said: “In just a few years’ time, the business of self-driving...
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Will the government give logistics the attention it deserves?
...logistics. In its Logistics Manifesto 2015, FTA said that the freight industry requires better support from government, and set out key issues which need addressing– including a cut in fuel...
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Key fuel industry supporter sponsors EXPO 2022 Reunion Dinner
...EXPO 2022. The 42nd UKIFDA EXPO 2022 is a two-day exhibition and Future Fuels Conference held at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. This year’s Back for the Future theme is one...
Interview
In profile with Bruce Woodall of the Fuel Experts Association
...fewer Farmer’s son, started at OTS in 1971 (now OTS Group) and developed into filling stations, fuel depots, waste management and fuelling services for end users. Describe yourself in 3...
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Excitement builds for soon to be announced key industry award
The 2021 winner of the prestigious ‘Driver of the Year’ award will, this year, be presented at a virtual ceremony during UKIFDA EXPO 2021 and Future Fuels on 7-8th July...
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Shell pulls plug on hydrogen car refuelling stations to ‘focus on larger vehicles’
...fuel cell vehicles it could serve. Shell had received funding through the European Fuel Cell Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (now known as the Clean Hydrogen Partnership) and the UK Office of...
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Jail sentences for sellers of illicit fuel
Five people, including the former owners of a Sussex petrol station have been sentenced for distributing and selling an estimated 4.8 million litres of illicit fuel to unsuspecting motorists, including...
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ULEMCo awarded contract for largest fleet-wide hydrogen conversion to date
Pioneer of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles, ULEMCo, has been awarded a major fleet-wide contract by Aberdeen City Council (ACC) for its hydrogen dual-fuel utility vehicle conversions. The contract, initially for 35 vehicles,...