News
Unprecedented demand creates temporary oil shortage in Ireland
...is going without Speaking to Fuel Oil News on Friday 16 December David said: “Yes, we are low on kerosene, but a boat is due into Belfast today and should...
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Analysis
Ambitious EV growth targets raise UK grid concerns but what of the impact on oil demand?
...impacting global oil demand? According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China’s oil consumption increased by only 180,000 bpd in 2024, less than one-fifth of the growth seen in 2023,...
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...
News
P66 agrees UK-first sustainable fuel supply
...the continued development, adoption and scaling up of sustainable aviation fuel. “The Humber Refinery was the first in the UK to co-process waste oils to produce renewable fuels and now...
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....
News
Impressive speaker line-up for Future Fuels Conference 2022
...Fuels – a complete picture The Future Fuels Conference 2022, sponsored by Crown Oil, will reflect this progress and view future fuels through the eyes of five different participants –...
Knowledge
Ryan Finnigan, Ribble Fuel Oils: ten top tips for tanker care
...ties and quality service. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, asked Ryan Finnigan, an experienced tanker driver from Ribble Fuel Oils, for his Top Ten Tips for...
Interview
Just Tankers: a story of evolution, innovation and growth
...father decided to sell Gilmore Fuels, in 2000, to Tedcastle Oil Products / Top Oils – a decision he instantly regretted, as he missed the daily interaction with all his...
News
Slicker Recycling and Castrol take greener approach to used oil management
...oil collection and re-refining back into base oils, helping to keep resources in use for longer. Pilot scheme The initiative, currently running as a pilot, provides Castrol’s automotive and industrial...
Insight
Addressing winter challenges: Martin Goddard, Depot Manager, Gleaner Ltd Inverness
...is a business proud of its local knowledge and proud to have served its local customers for over 70 years. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, spoke...
News
James Smith 1925 – 2013
...An article exploring James Smith’s contribution to the fuel oil distribution industry will be published in the April issue of Fuel Oil News. To return to the newsletter click here....
Market Report
The impact of the Red Sea crisis and why expansion to the north could be catastrophic
...20 years, the Aden refinery was one of BP’s most profitable, taking cheap crude oil from inland Yemen and converting it into heavy fuel oil for shipping. However, in 1977...
News
OGUK confident despite Shell Cambo stance
...of oil and oil products such as petrol, diesel and aviation fuel This amounts to just under a tonne of oil per UK citizen. Transport is the primary use. About...
Interview
Darch Oil tanker driver Chris Eke on life on the road
...offer the best standards of service. Following our chat with Lee and Ryan at Ribble Fuel Oils (March issue), Claudia Weeks, content editor for Fuel Oil News, caught up with...
News
Essar Oil UK rebrands on route to become first low carbon process UK refinery
...lives. EET Fuels remains committed to sustainably meeting the energy needs of the country. Supporting the UK’s energy transition ambitions, EET Fuels is changing the way fuels are produced by...
News
Industry award winners unveiled at hugely successful EXPO
...the industry as a whole. Winner: Dan Busby (NWF Fuels) Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up. We look forward to speaking with you in future issues of Fuel Oil News....
Interview
Essar Oil UK Ltd: from manufacturing complex to energy park
...future. Margaret Major, managing editor of Fuel Oil news and Claudia Weeks, content editor, met with Carlos Rojas, head of commercial at Essar, and Michelle Lewis, corporate affairs director, to...