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Distributor diaries January 2026
...on such a wonderful evening and raising vital funds for such an important charity.” Compass Fuels: Supporting local charity at Christmas Markets Lancashire-based Compass Fuels was proud to join forces...
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Essar expands fuel distribution into the South East following Oikos Storage agreement
A deal with Essex-based Oikos Storage will allow Essar Oil (UK) Ltd to expand fuel distribution into new markets beyond its traditional North West and Midland regions Under the agreement,...
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Government boosts heat pump grants for oil-heated homes
...wider package aimed at protecting households from volatile global fossil fuel markets while accelerating the shift toward lower-carbon heating. It follows recent price increases linked to international commodity shocks. The...
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Phillips 66 enters UK market
...and supermarkets, as well as Jet’s 350-strong network of independently operated forecourts. Aviation and marine will continue to be key markets for the business in the UK. “The autonomy we...
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World Fuel Services enables airport to offer continual sustainable aviation fuel supply
...fuel to business and commercial aviation customers worldwide. “Making sustainable aviation fuel available at Inverness furthers the adoption of cleaner fuels. World Fuel will continue investing in innovative solutions and expanding renewable and...
Insight
Key challenges and opportunities facing the fuel distributor
...the transport sector, for ‘renewable’ fuels as low carbon liquid ‘drop-in’ fuels. Distributors are very well placed to exploit these opportunities. Challenges and opportunities – new and quite different from...
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Irish government announces €505m support package after fuel protests disrupt supply chain
...fuel pricing – particularly the role of taxation. For road fuels in Ireland, the pump price typically includes: Excise duty (a fixed charge per litre) Carbon tax VAT, applied on...
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Trade body name change reflects move towards more sustainable fuels
...refineries in the UK and source over 85% of transport fuels used, Fuels Industry UK aims to shape an energy secure, low carbon fuels future for the UK that benefits...
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New initiative launched to crack down on fuel thieves
Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd has teamed up with Nottinghamshire Constabulary in a bid to put a stop to fuel thieves causing misery to local businesses. Officers from the Worksop...
Opinion
CCUS: why the UK needs it for net zero
...captured CO2 can be reacted with low carbon hydrogen to create E-fuels. These ‘drop-in’ fuels can directly replace conventional fuels using existing infrastructure and are a promising alternative to fossil...
Case Study
A case study: software that is maximising flexibility in fuel deliveries
...providing lower carbon renewable fuels to commercial and retail customers. Now Europe’s largest manufacturer of biodiesel from waste the company continues to invest in development fuels that will help drive...
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New business innovates fuel transportation
Focused on the development of vehicle-mounted transport solutions and fuel systems for the fuel transportation market, Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions (IRTS) has been launched following the merger of Ingersoll Rand,...
Insight
Sector decarbonisation: The future transport energy mix
...be the dominant future energy source. The benefits of easier/ quicker re-fuelling must be weighed against issues around fuel logistics of storage and delivery, as well as the availability and...
Interview
Just Tankers: a story of evolution, innovation and growth
...asked Matthew how he sees the long-term future of liquid fuels: “I believe we will continue to need and deliver liquid fuels in my lifetime. I do believe we will...
Interview
Crown Oil – delivering carbon neutrality as it celebrates 75 years
Fuel Oil News congratulates bury-headquartered Crown Oil on its 75th year in business, and speaks with this fuel supplier, which is leading the way in the sector transition, about a...
Opinion
Fuel distributors urge businesses to order now to avoid fuel duty double whammy
...for long-term good”. In the run-up to the General Election, Sir Kier Starmer refused to rule out a fuel duty increase. Craggs Energy Group companies Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels and Calderdale-based...
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Spring statement sees ‘biggest ever’ cut to fuel duty
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a cut to fuel duty effective from midnight tonight. Unveiling his spring statement in the Commons, the chancellor announced that the cut in fuel duty...
Insight
Mistletoe and Wine!
...local fuel distributors in their homes and depots. I have been humbled by the industry’s support of the Future Fuels campaign. Special mention must be given to our partners, OFTEC,...