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Driver shortages see service stations running out of fuel
...to a fuel shortage. Fuel companies are being hit by driver shortages which are impacting supplies. The shortage of HGV drivers is an already chronic problem in the industry but...
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The distributor offer revisited
...as a fuel to heat their home and/or water 94% of respondents were very/fairly satisfied with the service received from their main supplier (pricing aside) ________________________________________________________________________ The challenges ahead Fuel...
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Further expansion as NWF Fuels acquires Pinnock Brothers
...through generations of the family, supplying fuel to local communities. Pinnock Brothers prides themselves on providing the best possible service, taking immense pride in a well-earned local reputation. Fuelled for...
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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...
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Forecourts adopt GripHero in the fight against COVID-19
...added: “The global fuel industry has changed overnight. Demand for hand-protection at the fuel pump has hit an all-time high, as drivers look to protect themselves. That means it is...
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Andy Smith heads up Fuelmate
Andy Smith brings 17 years experience in the fuel card business to Rix-owned Fuelmate Well-known industry professional Andy Smith has been appointed to head up the Rix-owned Fuelmate fuel card...
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Distributor diaries October 2024: updates from our distributor community
...from Fuel Oil News on such a busy and productive 10 years Jon! Send your latest news to claudia@fueloilnews.co.uk Image credits: Highland Fuels, LCM Environmental. Rix Petroleum, Halso Fuels, CDS...
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In celebration of Prince Petroleum
...was, already, an old ex-MOD fuel Tanker.” In the mid to late sixties the business was appointed an authorised distributor for the then continental oil company (CONOCO) and, by this...
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Greenergy extends marine fuel supply
...“We are applying the same approach to marine fuel as we do for our road fuel supply – to earn customer loyalty by supplying high quality fuel, safely and reliably,”...
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Nationwide HVO refuelling roll out sees Certas claim HGV first
...emissions. As well as fuelling its own fleet with the low carbon diesel alternative, the fuel distributor, part of DCC, has launched HVO delivery to businesses across the UK. The...
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Shortlist announced for sought-after fuel distribution industry awards
...the Year Award is decided by UKIFDA’s Tony Brown, who audits the depots. Finalists are: Drem Depot – Certas Energy Gillingham Depot – Tincknell Fuels Mansfield Depot – NWF Fuels...
Opinion
Is hydrogen a transport fuel of the future?
With the impacts of climate change and pollution as well as greater environmental awareness driving the imperative to find alternative solutions to fossil-fuelled vehicles, clean energy fuelling choices are gaining...
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Energy minister set to open landmark hydrogen ‘superfuel’ conference
...hydrogen economy.” The clean future superfuel Mr Hands said: “Hydrogen is the clean superfuel of the future and the UK is positioned to lead the world in this cutting-edge energy...
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ULEMCo awarded contract for largest fleet-wide hydrogen conversion to date
Pioneer of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles, ULEMCo, has been awarded a major fleet-wide contract by Aberdeen City Council (ACC) for its hydrogen dual-fuel utility vehicle conversions. The contract, initially for 35 vehicles,...
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UKIFDA drives up industry standards
UKIFDA, one of the largest training providers for tanker drivers in the UK, has now been approved as a remote training centre by all the appropriate driver training bodies. This...
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University scientists have developed a greener marine fuel
Scientists from Aston University have been blending leftover cooking oil, lamb fat and agricultural waste to develop a cleaner fuel for ships. By mixing waste pellets with either used oil...
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Future fuels gain momentum at high-turnout industry event
The momentum for future fuels momentum scaled up once again at the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Show & Conference 2023 in Coventry, which saw 650 attendees descend...
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Trade publications come together to support the fuel distribution market
Fuel Oil News and Downstream join forces under one industry title. UKIFDA and Ashley & Dumville, the publisher of Fuel Oil News, are pleased to announce that, as of October,...