Interview
The downstream customer
...she chooses this route, and whether the others also used fuel marketplace websites or buying groups when purchasing fuel for their homes. Liz explained: “I use BoilerJuice regularly. They often...
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Review
The system with the intelligence to prevent conditioning downtime
...Technical Director Rob Terry, the CTS engineered Advanced Fuel Conditioner has been added to the range, as the ideal solution for keeping your customers’ stored fuel clean and usable in...
Opinion
Autumn Statement is ideal time to correct HVO duty disparity says UKIFDA and OFTEC
...fuels and kerosene when used for home heating are counterintuitive and a significant barrier to wider take up. In comparison, renewable liquid fuels and fossil fuels attract the same duty...
News
UKIFDA Show 2025 Awards – Winners revealed!
...Fuels Margaret Major from sponsor Fuel Oil News presented the award to NWF Fuels. Working in collaboration with its employees, NWF Fuels introduced the Safety Cup initiative – a fresh,...
Opinion
Industry welcomes fuel duty freeze in Government’s first Budget
...Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK said: “The Chancellor’s decision to freeze fuel duty for a further year is welcome news for the logistics sector. Nothing moves without logistics:...
News
Industry award recognises impact of innovative fuel technology
British fuel tech company SulNOx Group Plc has been recognised with a leading industry innovation award. Recognised at the Logistics Leadership Awards for its groundbreaking technologies which reduce fuel consumption,...
Interview
Josh Burton, WCF Chandlers: The next generation
The next generation is integral to the future of liquid fuel distribution. In this issue of Fuel Oil News, we hear from both the young people in our sector and...
News
Retail fuel market to face competition watchdog price probe
...fair deal for fuel across the UK,” Mr Kwarteng commented. “Healthy competition between forecourts is key to achieving this, with competition working to keep pressure on prices.” Fuel retailers facing...
News
Fuel theft in the UK
...value for domestic fuel theft was £630,163.93. Fuel theft hotspots by recorded instances Commercial Fuel Theft Hotspots Total Recorded Instances Domestic Fuel Theft Hotspots Total Recorded Instances Greater Manchester...
News
Biofuels – an uncertain future
...“ says Mabanaft’s biofuels’ manager, Robin Lloyd The legal background The Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) came into force in April 2008, placing an obligation on fuel suppliers to ensure...
Interview
Mitchell & Webber: driving the ground breaking campaign for a liquid fuel future
...sulphur in the fuel and a much cleaner burn, the boilers are a joy to service – even after many months of running with the fuel. Apart from a couple...
News
Oil price recovery and staycations fuel growth for J.R. Rix & Sons
...the company’s new manufacturing base, as well as the spiralling cost of materials. Increased market share Fuel supplier, Rix Petroleum – the largest business in the Group – also reported...
News
Red diesel rebate change – the unwelcome impacts and contradictions
...Further squeeze on supplies Another unforeseen impact of the rebate change was highlighted by a fuel distributor who was commenting on the recently announced cut in fuel duty: “A duty...
News
Fuel distribution excellence recognised at superb industry event
...presents the Innovation Award, sponsored by Fuel Oil News, to Gwyn Lewis of Eliminox The Innovation Award, sponsored by Fuel Oil News, was won by Eliminox whose innovative fuel conditioner...
News
Tanker of the Year 2024 – Special Recognition
...the years, acquired a number of businesses and subsequently inherited multiple branded HGVs. In late 2022, Carr’s Billington Agriculture was fully acquired from Carrs Group PLC by The Billington Group...
Case Study
Case study: Tuffa HVO tank offers EGGER a sustainable alternative to red diesel
...stocks and find an alternative fuel before the deadline. This presented an opportunity to switch from fossil fuels to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). Graeme Barrass, engineering manager for EGGER’s Barony...
News
Stable oil prices mean a fall in Group revenue for J.R. Rix & Sons
A return to stable oil prices in the wake of recent global turmoil led to a fall in Group revenue for J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd in 2023. Rix Petroleum...
News
Lower oil prices through 2024 impact revenue at J.R. Rix & Sons
...the trend Elsewhere, the Group was impacted by a reduction in windfarm construction activity. Maritime Bunkering – the Rix Group’s marine fuel supply operation – and Rix Shipping, which operates...