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Food-based biofuels to be capped
...4.5%. Biofuels produced from oil crops can give out more carbon emissions than diesel, and cause higher food prices. Connie Hedegaard told the Guardian: “We cannot morally afford to build...
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Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit
...UK downstream has seen Manx Petroleum go through a period of transition leading to the creation of a new brand identity. To learn more, Fuel Oil News visited the company...
Opinion
Logistics operators report escalating costs as fuel prices soar
...than six in ten saying that both air and international road freight rates had also increased substantially. Fuel cost increase is impacting demand Bulk diesel prices, which constitute about 30%...
Analysis
A year in the wholesale markets
...terminals has allowed us to grow our contracted and spot volumes. Prax is now a significant supplier of fuels to the distributer sector. By importing larger cargoes of fuel and...
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Oil-fired homes – the clear winners
...July 2014, oil prices have fallen by approximately 34-35% for both existing and newer properties in the UK and by approximately 29% for dwellings in the Republic of Ireland. Compared...
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Government urged to set achievable SAF targets and consider impacts on kerosene supply
...achievable Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) target in jet fuels is 0.5% by 2025. Setting a higher target would not reduce greenhouse gas emissions any further but could put up prices...
Analysis
Potential impacts of April’s NIC and minimum wage changes
...rising costs, from fluctuating fuel prices to vehicle maintenance and insurance. With the increase in NICs and wages, a company could see a significant increase in annual payroll costs. For...
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Ready for a top up?
...said transport manager, Mark Mackenzie. “It’s becoming less popular as everyone’s pushed further into comparing prices for everything. When prices didn’t change every five minutes you’d find a much more...
Analysis
Prax – a fast track wholesaler
...always follow price. As fuel prices have rocketed, customers are hitting credit limits that much quicker – they’re looking for good service from a wholesaler who’s willing to listen and...
Opinion
Consequences of IMO 2020
...Given the impacts of the virus, lockdown, oil prices and environmental imperatives on the whole fuel market and the implications for strategic planning and buying relationships we speak with Brian Coyne,...
Opinion
Creating a low carbon energy system
...Prices over the last 10 years have fluctuated between 55p and 70p per litre and were significantly lower during the pandemic (30p) when aviation fuel demand dropped. “UKIFDA members collect...
Opinion
CIA President speaks out against the UK Government’s lack of energy policy
...UK consumers at the mercy of foreign producers and causes massive volatility in prices, pushing yet more people into fuel poverty. To give you a feel for the impact of this,...
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Success despite oil demand & price slump
...average of five per cent less fuel by volume in 2020 compared to the year before, although demand in the retail and commercial and road fuel sectors fell significantly further...
Interview
In conversation with Dave Walmsley: enthusiastic for NWF Fuels expansion
...positions at Palletways and Lyreco. Margaret Major, managing editor of Fuel Oil News, caught up with Dave to find out how fuel distribution differs from his previous roles and what...
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NI Oil in Reserve Force exercise with Royal Logistics Corps (North Irish) Regiment
...they identified and established a Bulk Fuel Installation where fuel would be stored prior to onward transportation as required. From this Bulk Fuel Installation, fuel (diesel) was moved to various...
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In Conversation with Klass Oil: a class act in energy distribution
...series of acquisitions, bringing a number of well-established local brands together under its ownership, expanding both the geographical reach and size of the business. Margaret Major, Fuel Oil News Editor,...
Opinion
Fuel crisis proves that supply trust is vital
...of fuel at the pumps amidst panic buying and delivery issues. Difficulties in transporting fuel to the pumps has led to long queues at stations up and down the country,...
News
Excitement builds for UKIFDA EXPO 2021
...company makes Fuel Conditioner that is used in all carbon-based fuels to reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines and oil burners, by reducing CO2 by 30% and boosting fuel efficiency...