Interview
Rationalisation in Irish oil distribution
...core of very loyal customers. However, with the current economic situation and a poor winter, those customers are buying smaller amounts and margins are being eroded. “We’re trying to push...
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News
BWOC – a business with character
...view, future success will be dependent on managing costs and we constantly need to review procedures to improve operating costs. Customers buying patterns are changing; as is the way customers...
Analysis
The changing face of the fuel depot
...making long-term investments such as buying a new skid or upgrading equipment, it’s best to choose a system which will be able to adapt to any changes that come along....
Insight
UK Downstream: the changing landscape
...owned subsidiary of Dublin based FTSE100 company, DCC, which entered the UK market in 2001 by buying BP equity distributor, Scottish Oils, and then, over the ensuing 15 years, embarked...
Opinion
Highs and lows of the oil price drop
...once more. There are reports from suppliers of customers buying extra tanks to store the cheap fuel, suggesting that many are following expert advice to take advantage of prices falling...
News
Backing a certainty
...and customers buying into what we’ve sought to achieve. To borrow from our new Certas Energy mantra – Doing it right together is certainly keeping our customers happy. “Oil is...
News
Consistent branding for Certas Energy’s south-east depots
...network,” added Richard. “Supporting businesses including farms, construction sites, schools and haulage companies, customers will now benefit from the buying power of the UK’s largest independent supplier, ensuring consistently competitive...
News
Illegal fuel plant uncovered
...into the pockets of the criminals, we are also paying the substantial clean up and disposal costs. “Buying illicit fuel funds crime and supports and encourages these dangerous activities within...
News
Portland Market Report – oil prices
...at any point in the last 10 years? However, even a major buying spree based on the above scenario will be less important to the market’s direction than the behaviour...
News
Ready for a top up?
...decline? Mark Mackenzie believes that the number using top up services has noticeably declined since the rise of price comparison sites. “More and more customers are quoting online buying site...
News
Sidney Gilmore
...work ethic rapidly came to the fore as he combined running a petrol station with buying and selling cars as well as selling insurance until a chance conversation with Hugh...
News
A legacy of diversity
...the company got the first glimpse of its future. Just after the war, when heavy rationing had made coal less stable, Percy expanded to include a coach business. Buying fuel...
News
MPs support bill to incentivise renewable liquid fuels
...to the Government’s current ‘heat pump first strategy’ under which off-grid homes will be banned from buying replacement boilers from 2026, instead expected to install air source or ground source...
Interview
A career dedicated to fuel
...fuel delivery service, for those that want it in the future. These developments are key opportunities, but technology also comes with its challenges. More customers are buying online, so oil...
Interview
Essar Oil UK Ltd: from manufacturing complex to energy park
...the local community: “Consumers understand that there must be an energy transition, actively buying EVs for example, and they are keen to adapt to new processes. There is an energy...
Analysis
World Fuel Services – spreading the word
...and agricultural end users, as well as distributors. Historically, the UK industry has been buying from the majors with very limited options. UK distributors and end users are now appreciating...
Interview
In conversation with Bedford Fuels Ltd
...people know the Craddocks, Clarks and Kinns families and are really pleased to support a local business and local people. A lot of the local buying groups had a good...
Opinion
What proactive methods do you use when selling to customers?
...business operates. Confidence is gained by knowing that your commercial offer would almost certainly influence their buying habits. You also need to be fully aware of all competitor activity within...