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Ascona grows UK portfolio to 61 sites
...of the top three independent fuel retailers in the UK market. Our ability to continue to expand the portfolio is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our...
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Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils help create 30 HGV drivers for local businesses
...drivers can go on to secure salaries of around £70,000 if driving dangerous goods such as fuel. The fully funded places will also help employers across Norfolk and Suffolk to...
News
Could heating oil prices be frozen?
...the key role that imports and international factors play in determining domestic prices. An affordable and secure supply When a fuel customer’s primary concern is an affordable and secure supply,...
News
Phillips 66 shares future growth plans
...the Petrol Retailers Association and Mark Askew of the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers to deliver presentations at the conference. Also attending the event were Merril Boulton, editor of Forecourt Trader...
News
FTA’s response to emission zone postponement
...comments: “Delaying the introduction of these schemes will allow businesses operating within the logistics sector to focus their efforts on ensuring the public, supermarkets and other retailers all receive the...
Interview
Celebrating 50 years of innovation
...building distribution depots, fuel dispensing systems and management systems for the large food retailers and online distribution businesses. OTS has pioneered many special projects over the years, like the floating...
News
JET’s customer-first approach delivers strong dealer growth
2026 has begun with continued expansion for JET, further strengthening its UK dealer network. The fuel brand attributes its ongoing growth to its focus on “longevity and enduring customer relationships...
News
INEOS to build UK hand sanitiser factory
...Europe. Supplies to NHS hospitals will be free of charge for the period of the crisis with the public being able to purchase bottles through retailers. INEOS takes its corporate...
Insight
Downstream Norway: Leading the way in decarbonisation
...The country relies almost equally on fossil fuels and non-fossil fuels for its sources of energy, as follows: Coal 3% Gas 17% Oil 32% Biofuels and waste 7% Electricity 41%...
News
National award for Top Oil
...Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards 2013. “It’s unbelievable,” said Brian Mooney of the Holycross service station. “We’re 30 years in business and never expected this, we’re totally honoured and very...
Analysis
Mabanaft – majoring in innovative independence
...presence of independent wholesalers continues to rise in the UK, Fuel Oil News was keen to learn more about Mabanaft’s role “I believe the change in Mabanaft’s business profile really...
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...
Market Report
The meteoric rise and sudden demise of State Oil
...year we normally deliver a light-hearted “summer special”. That will have to wait, because at the start of July, the UK fuel sector was rocked by the news that State...
News
Mabanaft announces management restructure
...to my new role.” Mark will also continue as chairman of Downstream Fuel Association, where he works to represent the interests of the independent fuel wholesalers and leading retailers. www.mabanaft.com...
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PRAX agrees deal for 340-site European forecourt network
...upstream to downstream, the Prax Group is currently the fifth largest independent forecourt retailer in the United Kingdom selling fuel and non-fuel convenience products and services. The Transaction expands the...
News
On the road with Keyfuels
Keyfuels has embarked on a nationwide tour to showcase its range of services to key figures in the fuel and oil industries. The company’s Forecourt & Fuels Roadshows enable retailers,...
Interview
Thompson Fuels – providing service with a smile
With a company slogan, “more smiles per gallon”, Northern Ireland based Thompson Fuels has established a reputation as a happy and helpful team, willing to go the extra mile (and...
News
Rising price of oil helps drive growth at Rix
Rory Clarke, managing director of J.R. Rix & Sons, overlooking the company’s Hull fuel depot Hull-based J.R. Rix & Sons grew turnover by 17% in 2017 with all companies in...