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Industry body backs fuel poverty campaign
...to discuss the help available to them. Distributor support “UKIFDA members also offer the Cold Weather Priority scheme to heating oil customers age 75+ which enables elderly consumers, who heat...
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Interview
The battle to offer a competitive product
...heating season, is putting pressure on the sector, as people use their central heating as a last resort. “People are burning turf or whatever fuel they can and supplementing this...
Interview
A better strategy for Irish distributors
...in terms of heating oil – this has been on the horizon for several years. Reduced demand because of coal, turf and wood burners plus, of course, gas is all...
Insight
The UK fuel industry: latest statistical analysis
...from 2% in 2025 to 10% in 2030, and then to 22% in 2040. The mandate is part of the government’s “jet-zero” strategy to decarbonise air travel, but there are...
News
Linton Fuel Oils – by royal appointment
...across central London and the Home Counties. In addition to the London head office, the company operates from other locations: Nustar’s terminal at Grays, Essex, and Esso’s terminal at Heathrow....
News
Handrail safety breakthrough is first shake-up in 90 years
...just to health and safety but also environmentally and economically. A cutting-edge tubular strategy Managers of the £3 million+ a-year firm, which employs 11 people, have harnessed the latest laser-cutting...
News
Certas’ Isle of Wight depot recommended for approval
...East Cowes. Certas said the fuel depot would supply road diesel, red diesel, kerosene and industrial and home heating oil for Island homes and businesses. IW Council planning officers say...
Insight
Downstream Norway: Leading the way in decarbonisation
As the UK continues to seek the right strategy to deliver a future of low carbon energy we consider Norway, a country leading the way in decarbonisation. Primary energy sources:...
News
Immediate decarbonisation must be a priority for next PM
...UK issued its second heat health warning in weeks as Britain braces for a second heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 35C in some areas. And it follows a warning...
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UKIFDA and OFTEC launch ‘Be Winter Wise’ campaign for heating oil users
With unpredictable weather and the continuing cost of living pressures, UKIFDA and OFTEC have launched their Be Winter Wise campaign – a five-point plan to help heating oil users plan...
News
Lobbying for a better off-grid deal
...central heating for customers – and both options would reduce the carbon footprint of the home. “We’re disappointed that the BEIS has not included a strategy for oil boilers within...
News
HART Plumbing acquisition sees Rix extend renewable offering
...is headquartered in Two Humber Quays on the city’s waterfront, has acquired Driffield company HART Plumbing & Heating, which will become Rix Plumbing Services as part of the deal. The...
News
Cheaper heating bills for oil households
...gas grid homes. According to the Sutherland Tables, a recognised source of data on comparative UK domestic heating prices, the current annual cost of using oil to heat a three...
Insight
How does the french downstream sector compare to the UK?
...heating oil continues to be a material source of fuel/energy for heating purposes. Rationalisation of the refinery network has been pursued with particular urgency over the past five years with...
Insight
What future for heating oil?
...for domestic heating, representing 6% of the total heating fuel market. LPG use as domestic fuel accounted for a further circa 200,000 households. In comparison, natural gas is used by...
Insight
PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns
...needs of the home heat sector. Covid and the restrictions on training must have been challenging for the Scheme, what did you do? When we went into lockdown in March...
Opinion
Business and energy minister backs winter fuel readiness campaign
...Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). It has been designed to enable our UKIFDA member heating oil suppliers to identify those most vulnerable so they can ensure deliveries are prioritised for...
News
A more diverse energy era for OFTEC
...transition to low carbon heat. We want to help forward thinking oil installation businesses to expand their customer reach. “The Heating and Renewables Roadshows present an excellent opportunity to showcase...