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OPEC+ agrees to continue with current output targets, despite market uncertainty

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OPEC+ continues oil production cut in uncertain market

...into effect today, 5 December, in an already churning oil market. Speaking after yesterday’s OPEC+ meeting, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie, said: “The decision by OPEC+...
Understanding compulsory oil stocking obligations for the UK

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Compulsory oil stocking obligations: a UK update

...international requirements to maintain the requisite minimum levels of oil stocks to mitigate any supply crisis. These were: EU obligations Under EU Oil Stocking Directive 2009/119/EC, members are required to...

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HGV hydrogen trials to decarbonise UK fleets

CNG Fuels, the UK’s largest supplier of alternative low-carbon fuels for HGVs, has announced plans to host hydrogen fuel trials across its rapidly expanding UK network of public access biomethane...

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Williams Tanker Services partners with Cappellotto

...professionals in the sale and aftersales support of new tankers and experts in dealing with waste tankers. The new partnership with Cappellotto adds a market leader to the company’s sales...

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Celebrating 30 years at UK Road Tanker Inspection

After 30 years in business, UK RTI is proud to still offer the first-class service for which it is well-recognised.  Still family-run the business, which started life as Williams Tankers,...

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Suttons – a positive year

...new and existing customers. The Group also replaced a number of its vehicles and road tankers, representing a considerable investment in the future development of the Road Tankers division. CEO,...

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Alpeco works with Standard

Nick Goodwin besides Standard Fuel Oil’s new Alpeco bottom loading skid. Having fitted Alpeco equipment on two new tankers last year, Standard Fuel Oils chose the same company to supply...

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Suttons Group acquires bulk chemical transport company

Suttons Group has acquired Imperial Tankers, one of the largest bulk chemical transport companies in the UK, from Hargreaves Services PLC. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Established...

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WCF Fuels – A brief encounter

...and Cumbria fuels division. Fuel Oil News recently met up with finance director, Jo Ritzema, North West general manager, Dave Spencer and commercial manager, Lynn Casson, at the company’s Carnforth...

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Scottish fuel distributor expands again

Scotland’s fastest-growing fuel distribution company, Oilfast, has announced an investment of over £700k in a further fleet expansion with the addition of five Volvo FE 6×2 Rigid Tankers. Specialising in heating...

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Fire destroys three tankers at Ukay Fuels depot

...destroyed three tankers containing a total of 35,750 litres of kerosene, gas oil and diesel. Luckily, the fuel storage tank did not catch alight, as the fire brigade controlled the...

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New loads for tankers

Operations manager, Helen Lewis believes loadsfortanker.com is a fantastic way for hauliers to create new opportunities Lateu Logistics is to launch a new service.  Loadsfortankers.com is a free to register...

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Lewis Tankers wins new biofuels contract

PetroIneos Fuels has awarded a two-year contract to Lewis Tankers to transport biofuel from its bulk storage tanks in Grangemouth Docks to its fuel terminal at the Grangemouth refinery. The...

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The UK’s refineries: past, present and future

...downstream oil sector, in both the UK and USA, which has included leadership positions in both retail and wholesale fuels businesses. Rod draws on his extensive knowledge of this global...
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Fuel industry people moves – April 2025

...role of Country Director- Fuel UK at Radius! Just Tankers Craig Fisher has joined Just Tankers as a Detailer. Richard Armour, Commercial Director for the business commented: “I am delighted...
cyclist in London pollution

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Particulate matter: How distributors can benefit from tackling it

...equally important.” Why fuel distributors should care Beyond the public health angle, PM emissions directly affect fuel quality, engine performance, and customer satisfaction. Reducing PM: Helps meet regulatory standards Enhances...
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Digital delivery: selecting a solution

...diverse set of needs including agricultural fuel, lubricants, commercial fuel and home heating oil. With the latter, an extensive depot network allows Carr’s Billington Fuels to distribute heating oil quickly...