Interview
TEC: driving forward through innovation
...also developed two new oil reeling hoses specifically for the oil distribution industry – TECOIL and FUELTEC. FUELTEC is now a market leader and TECOIL entered the market in mid-2022...
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Analysis
Rebranding: reasons, process and impact
...rebrand. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, spoke to those in the industry that have already taken this step, to find out more about the process, their...
News
Thin cover for winter?
European diesel and heating oil prices will be supported by a heavy autumn refinery maintenance schedule that is already prompting some interest to store product. But storage economics are looking...
News
Oilfast celebrates a landmark anniversary
Motherwell-based fuel supplier, Oilfast, recently marked a decade in business. Co-founders Alan Tait and Campbell Brogan started the company in 2013 with a small team operating out of Motherwell, North...
Interview
Transition talk with Ben Marchant of 3ti
...embodied in 3ti’s motto to ‘Leave Something Better Behind®’. A core principle for the 3ti team is altering EV drivers’ mindsets to move away from the traditional forecourt refuel ‘stop...
News
Fleet operators warned of converter theft
...the damage caused to the vehicle can also be extensive. Businesses with fleets of trucks are particularly vulnerable because thieves can hit multiple vehicles in a single location. “Prices for...
News
The ‘Oil is cheaper’ campaign
...GAS ACROSS IRELAND, THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF FUEL OIL NEWS ASKS WHAT MEASURES ARE IRISH DISTRIBUTORS TAKING TO HELP PROTECT THEIR SHARE OF THE ENERGY MARKET? EMAIL jane@fueloilnews.co.uk __________________________________________________________________ With...
News
HOYER generates record earnings
...above the level attained in the previous year (EUR 1,087m) exceeding the family-run company’s expectations. The Petrolog (fuels and bitumen) business units increased its turnover by 1% over the previous...
Opinion
Industry body calls for greater clarity on DVS consultation
...costs due to rises to inflation, net zero transition costs and increased fuel prices. The logistics industry operates on tight profit margins and, like other sectors of the economy, is...
News
Getting warmer in the community
...in the immediate future that Chris believes those working with CBL can increase profits, reduce fuel poverty and lower their carbon footprint. Share your thoughts on community buying with liz@fueloilnews.co.uk...
Interview
Negotiating the swings and roundabouts of fuel distribution
...sector in Northern Ireland does still enjoy a dominant market share at around 68%; but this is continually under threat from alternative fuel sources. The volatile nature of global oil...
Analysis
BP – making a wholesale commitment
As majors continue to withdraw from the downstream market, Fuel Oil News was keen to quiz BP about its position within the UK’s wholesale market. To this end, FON recently...
Opinion
What proactive methods do you use when selling to customers?
...through to our back office Fuelsoft software. This allows us to import data and create customer links and leads. We can use this package to effectively target customers through email...
Opinion
Low Carbon Fuels Strategy is urgently needed for transport decarbonisation progress
...“Despite a monumental push towards battery electric, the real future of fuel is not written yet. The way we de-fossilise is up for grabs and low carbon fuels and synthetic...
Opinion
Are there benefits for distributors in offering an online sales channel?
Robert Taylor, Butler Fuels “Yes, an online service can offer benefits in that customers can place orders and email us with any queries, whenever it suits them. However, we do...
Opinion
Energy-neutral body says hydrogen supply chain development hinges on major policy changes
...by National Gas the owner of the pipelines, anything from 2% to 5% of the fuel circulating through the nation’s transmission network would be hydrogen in two years. Need to create demand “The...
News
Rural energy grid launched in Cornwall with Community Buying unLimited
...customer base.” Fuel Oil News will be looking at the scheme in more depth in the magazine, and will be looking for comment from distributors. To comment, please email alex@fueloilnews.co.uk...
Insight
A vertically challenged market
...wholesalers such as Greenergy, Harvest Energy, Mabanaft, Prax Petroleum and World Fuel Services. Collectively this group now supplies approximately a quarter of the UK’s inland oil products market and around...