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The shipping news
...summer of 2008, but freight rates like the price of oil crashed,” explains Nikki Jessop the Rix Group’s director, Maritime Bunkering. “Following this, ship owners and operators resorted to slow...
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Going to the next level at Fuelmate
Rix Petroleum has engaged Zelst, a Harrogate-based digital marketing company specialising in search engine optimisation, to help grow its Fuelmate subsidiary by increasing search visibility, rankings, traffic and lead generation....
Interview
In Profile with Duncan Lambert of Rix Petroleum
...facts. This month we chat with Duncan Lambert, Managing Director at Rix Petroleum Ltd. “Never stand still otherwise you will be overtaken.” Duncan Lambert Give your career history in 25...
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Rix joins business resilience forum
Speaking about the threat of cyber crime Rix Petroleum’s Rory Clarke said: “Ignoring this threat to your business is like leaving the office with the alarm off and the keys...
Insight
The essential work of fuelling the harvest
...a deep knowledge of the sector ensures that Rix understand the unpredictable needs of the agricultural community. A reliable service from Rix ensures farmers can focus on what they do...
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Andy Smith heads up Fuelmate
Andy Smith brings 17 years experience in the fuel card business to Rix-owned Fuelmate Well-known industry professional Andy Smith has been appointed to head up the Rix-owned Fuelmate fuel card...
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Distributor diaries January 2026
Rix: Leadership, service and recognition Rory Clarke, Managing Director of J R Rix & Sons Ltd, has recently been recognised for both his professional leadership and his commitment to supporting...
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Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2023: entries of note
...technology. Cotswold Petroleum A Cobo built 26t DAF 6-Wheeler. Similarly to Barton, Cotswold Petroleum have used images from the local area for its livery on its latest tanker. This one...
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North of England fuel distributor among Britain’s most inspiring firms
Oil NRG has been listed in the London Stock Exchange Group’s 2017 list of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The LSEG’s annual report celebrates some of the fastest-growing and...
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Recognition for remarkable growth
Standard Fuel Oils – an independent Merseyside-based fuel oil distributor – has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2019. Nick Goodwin The...
Interview
The Cobo Conference 2024
...of course, the hospitality from the Cobo team was first class! Thanks Cobo!” Ruairidh Beath, Director and General Manager at Rix Petroleum, added: “It was great to be met with...
Knowledge
That’s a cracker!
...winter? A long jumper! Rory Clarke, Rix Petroleum What is Santa’s favourite music? Wrap! Tammy Coates, SBZ Corporation Why did the dog sit next to the fire on Christmas Day?...
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Rory Clarke of J R Rix & Sons is recognised for visionary leadership in university honours
...Winter Graduation ceremonies in January, the University has announced the recipients of its Honorary Degrees, and among those is Rory Clarke: Managing Director of J R Rix & Sons Ltd...
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Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit
Manx Petroleums Ltd has been serving the Isle of Man community for over 85 years. A Shell distributor for 58 years, the major’s withdrawal from both the island and...
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Mabanaft takes over global bunkering business
...which will now operate under the name Bomin, and Matrix Marine, Mabanaft’s subsidiary in the bunker business, is regarded by Mabanaft as an important step in an effort to combine...
Interview
Highlights of 2025 and hopes for 2026
...households across the UK to begin decarbonising in an easy, affordable and non-disruptive way by ensuring they are able to access renewable liquid heating fuels. Duncan Lambert, Rix Petroleum Our...
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March 2024 – latest updates from our distributor community
...process!” Tanker investment sees Rix hit a century Rix Petroleum Ltd has hit a century with its latest investment. The Hull-based business has invested almost £2m in 10 DAF tankers,...
Case Study
Strategic partnership with Otodata delivers value to Barton Petroleum’s customers
...the right monitoring solution proved challenging for Barton Petroleum, as available options didn’t fully deliver the company’s hoped for results. With Otodata, Barton Petroleum feels it has finally found a...