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Adler & Allan – Getting down to business

...and forecourt services, spill response, mechanical and electrical maintenance, waste management, fuel polishing and testing. In the midst of developing further new services, Fuel Oil News editor, Jane Hughes spoke...

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Suspected illicit fuel seized

...year. Joe Hendry, assistant director, Fraud Investigation Service, HMRC, said: “Fuel laundering is unregulated and dangerous. Illicit fuel is sold at reduced prices and motorists may think they are getting...

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The Prax Group acquisition, appointments and securitisation

The Prax Group, a leading independent oil refining, trading, storage, distribution and retail conglomerate dealing in petroleum products and bio-fuels, has announced that it has successfully completed the strategic acquisition...

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OTS Group delivers solutions for changing fuels

...there are appropriate fuel delivery, storage and maintenance systems available for these sustainable fuels. Working with organisations like the Fuel Experts Association (FEA), which represents companies who are developing clean...
Josh Burton of WCF Chandlers

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...
Oil prices

Analysis

Why has the price of heating oil risen faster than crude?

...has fuelled public anger, political accusations and growing industry scrutiny. Yet the reality behind the price spike is far more complex. Heating oil is kerosene-based – as is jet fuel...

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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...
credit meeting

Insight

Managing credit risk in fuel distribution

...details to check it is them applying Ensure the sales team confirms what the fuel will be used for – does the business need fuel? Independently verify contact details, particularly...

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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...

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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...