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What price oil? 2022 in review

...from a downward trajectory fuelled by growing fears of a global economic recession. A price around 80 US dollars meant that, despite a year of highly unpredictable volatility, the price...
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ESL Fuels Biofuel Market Update – Q3 2025

The ESL Fuels Q3 2025 biofuels market update is produced in association with Portland Analytics Feedstocks UCO prices remained relatively flat through July, ranging between $1,075-$1,090/mt (69.8-71.8ppl), on subdued trading...
Andrew Mochrie, WCF

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People Moves – December 2024

...him for a career in investment banking or financial markets. Faris is particularly drawn to the energy and natural resources sectors, where financial markets are closely tied to global movements. ...

Insight

The UK’s refineries: past, present and future

...The balance is transported by coaster. It therefore comprises a substantial, and critical, source of supply to the major markets of the south, south east, Bristol/Avonmouth and the Midlands as...
Portland report July

Market Report

Elections and energy policy: a powerful combination

...fuel, gas and electricity have all been increased. This pro-fossil fuel stance makes for an unusual left-wing administration in global terms, because decarbonisation programmes have principally become the mainstay of...
Portland Report August

Market Report

Prices and predictions: how are we faring?

...is already having a serious impact on European fuel markets. A total of 18 new refineries / refinery expansions are scheduled globally for 2024, and in this light, it seems...
Fossil fuel output

Analysis

Lowest fossil fuel generation on record in Europe

Fossil fuel-led electricity generation in Europe fell to its lowest ever level in the second quarter of this year. The quarter was also characterised by record high solar generation, the...

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Portland Market Report – oil prices

...they were. That won’t be enough to get prices rising again, but it would be the only thing that could stop prices falling much further.   Portland Fuel www.portland-fuel.co.uk  ...
Rory Clarke of Rix being appointed Chair of hull 4 Heroes

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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...
Autosock on Gleaner Oils fuel tanker

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Winter resilience: keeping people and product moving

...demand and severe workforce shortages. During this period, a leading UK fuel distributor, World Fuel Services, required 39 additional drivers to stabilise nationwide delivery schedules across its depots. The combination...