News
The next generation of fuel distributors
...David and Rita Prince. The business continues to grow and recently my two sons have joined the business.” We also spoke with Tom Davies of Hampshire-based Rawlings Fuels about the...
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Trend for forecourt closures evens out
...UK fuel sales Tesco – 504 sites (498) Morrisons – 332 (326) Sainsbury’s – 298 (289) Asda – 246 (226) This year’s supplement also includes articles looking at security of...
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Kerosene prices rise less than other fuels
...Data source: Sutherland Tables. These comparisons do not take into account the latest price increases announced by the leading energy suppliers, so oil is likely to become even more competitive....
Knowledge
Cyber risks: why cyber security matters
...cyber crime for businesses is estimated at approximately £15,300 per victim. Here’s a sample of some of the reasons businesses don’t believe they need cyber insurance: • We’ve never been...
Interview
In Profile – Luc Smets
...the biggest challenge of our time? Time management. Cheese or chocolate? I like cheese, but I love chocolate. Share your greatest personal achievement? Offering our three sons a good start...
News
Certa doubles number of HVO-ready forecourts
...we recognise the importance of electric vehicles, but we also recognise that many buyers are still choosing diesel models for a variety of reasons as illustrated by recent sales figures....
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Households in NI begin to receive long-awaited fuel payments
...UK government, in the absence of a power-sharing executive at Stormont, and a number of reasons have been blamed for the delay in the NI payments, including the high proportion...
Analysis
Prax – a fast track wholesaler
...an excellent team to look after cargo trading, hedging, sales, credit, stock control and human resources.” FON asked Don for his thoughts on the reasons behind Prax’s impressive growth in...
News
Urban charges and lorry bans – planning ahead
Between early 2019 and the end of 2020, cities across the UK will start levying prohibitively high charges on older HGVs and vans, for air quality reasons. This autumn’s FTA...
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Brobot – successful but ‘remaining vigilant’
...not speculative. We find that they had good reasons for wanting to be able to purchase fuel on a duty deferred basis. In this regard we find that the evidence...
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Wrightbus to recruit for more than 40 new jobs
...up with demand. “There’s no doubt that 2020 was a challenging year for everyone for many reasons,” said Mr Bamford. “We have made huge strides in 2020, despite the year being...
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Oiling longevity at Morris Lubricants
...Penton, was passionate about using Morris Lubricants’ oils in his vehicles and his sons, Gary and Stephen, have happily maintained the family tradition. “We have never used anything other than...
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Distributor diaries May 24 – the latest updates from our distributor community
...hazard perception. Then, in early March, I had my LGV Driver CPC where I scored 49/50. “My driving lessons stared on the 13th March, with just 5 days training with...
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JET brings humour to fuel forecourts with new media campaign
...on your face and stands out for all the right reasons.” Exciting times for the JET brand The new campaign lands amid a busy period of growth and development for...
News
Logistics UK’s chief executive recognised by the queen in new year’s honours
...also be key to ensuring that our industry continues to attract the brightest and best talent in the years ahead.” Married with two sons, Wells was recently appointed as Chair of the Trustees...
Opinion
Are distributors doing enough to help vulnerable customers?
A recent report by the Fuel Poverty Action Group has called on fuel oil distributors to establish a priority register* for vulnerable customers James Owen, S Owen and Sons,...
Interview
Morrow Fuels – goes the extra mile
...the company became established, Colin’s wife Joan and their three sons – Jonathan (Jonny), Simon and Phillip – all joined the business. “Because of the housing boom during the 1990s,...
Insight
An industry acquiring
...customers’ efficient and transparent transactions, ultimately improving business outcomes.” Family ties When it comes to family businesses, there are a number of reasons why companies may buy or sell. Acquiring...