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Views on the government’s plans to abolish the red diesel subsidy
...to farmers and construction companies.’ Speaking with John Ford of Ford Fuel Oils, he told Fuel Oil News that in his opinion: “Scrapping the gas oil rebate not only hits...
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In great shape at INEOS
...cross border finance package including euro and dollar borrowings,” said finance director John Reece. “I am pleased to say that we’ve achieved better terms across the board, saving the company...
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Michelin chooses HVO to cut fleet emissions
...European Distribution Centre and Remix factory to distribution hubs nationwide – covering 3.4 million miles per year. An easy decision John Howe, Managing Director of Michelin Tyre plc, says: “We...
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Slicker shortlisted for waste oil recycling
...year. Supporting net zero The awards news for Slicker Recycling comes not long after Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the UN General Assembly that the world must pledge to achieve...
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Phillips 66 JET fuel brand grows network with nine-site deal
...has enjoyed considerable success since – twice winning a Forecourt Trader of the Year Regional Award. Building on a strong reputation Commenting on the deal John Dowling, director, Petrocell Holdings...
Case Study
A new fuel distribution system for Rix Petroleum
...War with the easing of wartime restrictions on the sale of oil and petrol. On the 1st of January 1947 Robert Rix’s eldest son, John Robert Rix, the grandfather of...
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Suttons Group acquires bulk chemical transport company
...deliver a wide range of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and other sensitive products. John Sutton, Suttons Group CEO, said: “This transaction is an ideal fit for Suttons and will enable...
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Norbert Dentressangle records revenue increase
...agreement was signed to purchase logistics businesses from Belgian-based, Nova Natie. The sale of the Dagenham site and acquisition of the John Keells Group freight forwarding business in Sri Lanka...
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Keeping it in the family
...I’m in the middle holding a picture of their late dad, my grandpa, John Walter Keep (of J. W. Keep Fuel Oil).” This sector has always been, and still remains,...
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Wincanton man joins Suttons
...exciting stage in the company’s history,” said CEO John Sutton. “Graeme has significant experience in the management and chairmanship of logistics and supply chain businesses. He understands the competitiveness of...
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Contractors appointed to demolish Coryton
...great strategic location for business and, as an established industrial site with river, road and pipeline access, has a unique set of attributes.” Cllr John Kent, leader of Thurrock Council,...
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Lubricants rally to testing conditions
...cars will be driven by Jorge Perez-Companc and co-driver José Volta from Argentina, Jan Hagman from Sweden and English co-driver Philip Clarke and John Lloyd and Adrian Cavenagh, an English/Kenyan...
Opinion
Suttons evolves strapline to align to ESG commitment
...driving style. Its fleet has reduced CO2 emissions by 13,900 Mt, the equivalent to removing over 3000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles from the road for a year. John Sutton, CEO of...
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Fuel poverty – a serious national problem
...this will rise to around 3.9m this year. Professor John Hills of the London School of Economics and author of the Hills Fuel Poverty Review warns that the number of...
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UK businesses pledge £3bn investment and call on PM to back British hydrogen
The UK could see more than £3 billion invested in the emerging hydrogen sector as more businesses step forward to pledge funding – but only if PM Boris Johnson backs the...
Analysis
Implications of the UK’s EV pivot in a global storm
...towards achieving the UK’s net zero target.” The momentum began in 2020, when then Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a 2030 phase-out of new petrol and diesel cars and vans....
Interview
Rationalisation in Irish oil distribution
...currently working for no margin, and are now a very high credit risk.” To reiterate a comment from John Switzer in last month’s issue. “Despite the doom and gloom, it’s...
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Proud moment as Slicker Recycling officially receives King’s Award
...by the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Mrs Beatrice Grant. Over 80 of the firm’s colleagues and guests also attended the celebration, including Councillor John Thomas, Mayor of Stourport-on-Severn. Mark Olpin, executive...