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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,...
Market Report
The UAE’s OPEC exit may look dramatic, but consequences could be less significant than suggested.
...an extra 1.5m bpd on global markets, the decision to leave OPEC also generates political capital. The UAE is a close ally of the USA, and the current Trump Administration...
News
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...
News
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...
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...
News
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,...
Opinion
Why the next PM should NOT slash fuel duty
Despite the ambitions of the candidates for the leadership of the Conservative Party, Britain’s next Prime Minister should think twice before slashing fuel duty, a fuel tech expert commented today....
Analysis
Fuels Industry UK: Industrial Strategy falls short on sector support
Last week’s Industrial Strategy update has drawn a mixed response from the fuels sector, with Fuels Industry UK (FIUK) warning that the measures fall short of addressing the core challenges...
News
Warm Homes Plan published: what it means for off-grid heating and the liquid fuel sector
...A more detailed analysis of the Warm Homes Plan and its implications for the fuel distribution sector will appear in the February issue of Fuel Oil News. Image from stock...
Insight
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...
News
Fuel poverty – distributors get together
...of 15%. Midlands oil distributors who have supported the fund, and whose customers will benefit, include Midland Fuel Oils, AID Fuels and Nolan Fuel Oils. Before undertaking a national roll...
Opinion
Will rising fuel prices accelerate the switch to renewables?
...an integrated solar PV combined with an energy storage system will completely reduce our client’s fuel consumption.” Have rising fuel costs accelerated your own transition to renewable alternatives? Contact: margaret@fueloilnews.co.uk...
Interview
In conversation with George Eustice MP
...Margaret Major, Publishing Director for Fuel Oil News, spoke with George Eustice MP, one of the event’s key speakers, to hear more about his involvement with the industry’s Future Ready...
News
Hunt begins for new diesel fuel marker
...opportunities for fraudsters attempting to exploit fuel supplies are reduced and illicit fuel can be detected.” Revenue Commissioner Liam Irwin said: “Fuel laundering and trading in illicit fuel represents a...
Opinion
Fuel industry responds to Transport Decarbonisation Plan
...extends far beyond what is emitted from a vehicle’s tailpipe. The announced changes to the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO), will see a steady increase in renewable fuel content blended...