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Prepare for a cold winter
...expected to drop significantly, and ice and frost are likely to cause transport problems and there will be a significant risk of heavy snow. The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS)...
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Seeking the best drivers in the UK & Ireland
...of the year was Clifford Tappin of Lovell Fuels As part of their annual awards celebrations, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) has started its search for the best tanker...
Insight
What price oil? 2024 In review
...way to Europe and stocks began to replenish, exacerbated by weaker demand. Petrol prices performed well ahead of the seasonal transition with fundamentals remaining tight. March Lower crude oil prices...
Interview
In Conversation with Miriam James of Silvey Fleet
...of people or goods, the businesses we work with rely heavily on their vehicles, which in turn need fuel, be it petrol, diesel or electric. For us it was a...
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A secure supply in the north east
...throughout the south and west of England. Customers at the site in Stanley have the choice of four high quality fuel grades, including premium diesel and premium petrol. “We are...
Opinion
Fuel industry responds to Transport Decarbonisation Plan
...the proposed phasing out of the sale of new diesel and petrol heavy goods vehicles is now expected for 2040, and this delay may underline the challenges electric vehicles currently...
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Major rebrand for Scottish Oil Club
...host presentations on the economic, industrial, technological and political aspects of petroleum and other energy resources, but with branding that recognises its standing as a cross sector body. “When The...
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Further growth for Mabanaft’s truckstop portfolio with Ulceby
...the truckstop was previously run and operated by Rix Petroleum Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of J R Rix and Sons Ltd. The deal, completed 22nd March 2021, is further...
Opinion
Could electrification decarbonise petrochemical refining?
...for all larger, modern heat exchangers, especially in petroleum processing, where errors can be extremely costly. Engineers are now beginning to realise two things. Firstly, there are far more opportunities...
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Suspected illicit fuel seized
Earlier this month more than 80,000 litres of suspected illicit fuel was seized following a three-day operation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Officers temporarily closed four petrol stations in...
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CLH-PS takes ‘crucial step’ in UK operations and maintenance
...1st November 2016 all staff at the company’s petroleum storage depots around the UK started working directly for CLH-PS with the common objective of guaranteeing safety excellence and reliability of...
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Bikers spectacular Remembrance tribute supports Veterans into Logistics charity
A symbolic procession of 5986 motorbikes took to the M60 around Stockport on Remembrance Sunday to create a Ring of Red, with bikers paying their respects to the Armed Forces...
Interview
Rapid growth keeps Exswift Fuels in the pink
A couple of years ago we chatted with Chloe Crofts, CEO of Exswift Fuels, a company, at that time, into its third year. With the domestic kerosene delivery business having...
Insight
Rapidly changing oil market creates pricing and supply issues
With the price of heating oil more than tripling over the past 6 months and continuing to fluctuate unpredictably, distributors have reported issues with product availability and cost and voiced...
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Asda investment in Veterans’ charity boosts HGV training opportunities
Greater Manchester based charity, Veterans into Logistics, has received a welcome funding boost. The £40,000 Asda donation will enable the charity to train 10 armed forces veterans into new careers...
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Fuel supplies ‘at risk’ as Fawley workers ballot result awaited
Fuel supplies could be affected if workers at ExxonMobil’s Fawley refinery vote for strike action in a ballot that got underway yesterday (Monday 21 February), according to workers’ union Unite....
Interview
Back to the future: Hytek is looking to its past to thrive in the future
Affected by the recent supply issues which have been suffered by many in the sector, industry equipment supplier Hytek feels that its response to the challenges and service to customers...
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Thoughts on fuel prices – November in review
“It turns out that trying to predict fuel prices is like trying to work out what food my toddler will agree to eat on an evening – almost impossible, but...