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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...
Fossil fuel output

Analysis

Lowest fossil fuel generation on record in Europe

...largest wind output ever seen in a second quarter, and generally high renewable generation which caused an increased number of negative day-ahead prices across Europe. New report These were the...

News

Domestic heating oil users urged to place orders now

Customers are recommended to place heating oil orders with local distributors as normal ahead of the winter period, as industry trade association, UKIFDA, welcomes further increased support for domestic heating...

News

Lewis Tankers ahead of business plan

...in gross margin, which resulted in a break even at operating profit (after interest) – a turnaround of £450,000 from 2010. Performance is now ahead of the original five year business...

News

DCC development opportunities

According to DCC plc’s interim management statement, its energy division is trading ‘significantly ahead of both the prior year and budget’. Backed by an encouraging performance in the first quarter...
Watson Fuels team and fuel tanker at the Louth depot

Interview

In conversation with Matt Whitton of Watson Fuels

...to Managing Director in October 2024 – just ahead of the carve-out that would see the business sold by World Kinect and acquired by Inspirit Capital. Despite never having led...

Analysis

World Fuel Services – spreading the word

...asked Roberts about the differences between the US and UK distributor market.  “When it comes to price risk management, distributors in the States are far ahead of their UK counterparts. ...
Pinnock Brothers Trucks

News

Further expansion as NWF Fuels acquires Pinnock Brothers

...businesses, who are trusting us to continue driving their business and teams forward. “Looking ahead, we remain focused on expansion. We’re actively seeking opportunities to grow our business and will...

News

Urban charges and lorry bans – planning ahead

...ahead, so the procurement of future fleets can be planned.” Headline sponsor, Iveco, will give a vehicle manufacturer’s perspective on the subject.  Iveco’s alternative fuel director, Martin Flach, will provide...

Interview

A Day in the Life – Jess Roberts, WCF Chandlers

...have a 10-minute commute. The first thing I do is… Have my breakfast and pack my lunch for the day. I prepare for the day ahead by… Having breakfast, a...
Ken's Corner

Opinion

Ken’s Corner: Happy New Year from all of us at UKIFDA!

...Looking ahead 2026 will be a defining year. We have an opportunity to shape policy, protect consumer choice, and champion renewable liquid fuels as a credible, immediate path to decarbonisation....

Interview

Crime and punishment

...it and tackle the situation. After all, this fuel abuse is a real threat to legitimate business and damages the industry’s reputation.” The need to keep one step ahead with...