Opinion
Creating a low carbon energy system
...commodities can say the same. “Heating oil is still one of the most competitive sources of heating. This needs to be taken into consideration when we plan for the future.” ...
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Analysis
25% increase in annual fuel prices drives fleet costs up by millions
...of just under £12 million. Core stats from the study The study extrapolates the pump price increases to gain insight into the potential impact on annual fuel expenses for varying...
News
Retail fuel market to face competition watchdog price probe
The UK competition watchdog has stepped in to investigate record high prices and local price disparity at pumps in response to a government request. As forecourt prices continue to soar,...
Opinion
Getting your vehicles winter ready
...500,000 km in trucks. This product would be especially recommended for engines requiring enhanced heat dissipation such as highly accelerated engines, engines with a turbocharger and cooling systems of modern...
News
Certa move into renewables fuelled by Alternative Energy Ireland acquisition
...solar PV, LED lighting, EV charging and heat pumps. More sustainable choices Speaking on the acquisition of AEI, managing director of Certa Ireland, Andrew Graham has said: “Certa is delighted...
News
The future of liquid fuel heating
...been working hard behind the scenes for a number of months now to prepare our vision for the future of off grid domestic heating,” said OFTEC CEO Paul Rose who...
News
Winner of UKIFDA Innovation Award announced
...a real difference in the industry’s drive to make renewable liquid fuel a viable alternative to heating oil for off the gas grid properties. Sponsored by industry trade magazine Fuel...
News
Northern Ireland – an overdependence on oil?
When kerosene is being distributed by taxi rather than tanker, it’s time to take action. Air your views on the heating oil market, among other hot topics, at the Distributor...
News
OFTEC and FPS call for a radical shake up to home heating policies
...to home heating policies for the UK. The letter, sent to election candidates representing the majority of rural constituencies in the UK, calls for a greater and more pragmatic approach...
Interview
ESL Fuels: working with customers to deliver sustainable fuel solutions
ESL Fuels is a family business that designs, blends, processes and supplies a range of fuels for the road, heating and marine markets. Over the past twenty years, the company...
News
Certas Energy invests £2 million in Dorset depot
The new Holton Heath depot, which will support Certas Energy’s regional presence in the south west, joins a network of over 130 depots across the UK Following a £2 million...
News
Ireland alliance continues push for broader decarbonisation approach with key appointment
Philip Hannon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating (TAZCH). Bringing together businesses from across Ireland, TAZCH is an alliance of those who are...
News
Committed to carbon neutral liquid fuel
...that doesn’t cause rural households a huge expense or inconvenience. “Whilst we understand the investment in electric solutions, we’re concerned that for heating rural homes switching to an electric heating...
News
Kerosene prices rise less than other fuels
New statistics show that oil prices have remained more stable than other forms of heating. A comparison of heating costs for the last five years, based on information supplied by...
News
Fighting fuel poverty in the Midlands
...£11,594 to four National Energy Action (NEA) Heat Heroes Award winners. Organised by NEA, which works to end fuel poverty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Heat Heroes Awards...
News
Managing every last drop of fuel
Back in September 2011, Fuel Oil News editor Jane Hughes visited Heathrow Airport to learn more about the airside fuel operation at Airport Energy. In May, a return visit was...
News
ESL Fuels hits one billion litre sales for Ultra 35
...of this heating oil product.” Ultra 35 is a dedicated heating oil unconstrained by different engine specifications and is therefore able to offer boiler engineers consistently proven performance across a...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – time to reflect
...been working diligently to ensure that the major party manifestos address the need for a heat policy that includes the widest possible set of solutions for heat decarbonisation. This work...