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Oil price at seven-year high amid supply concerns
The oil price has hit a seven-year high with geopolitical tensions and a winter storm in the United States adding to concerns over supply disruptions. With supplies already tight, and...
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Fuel distributor on the road to a more sustainable future
...of fuel saved for every 1000 litres purchased and a saving on the business fuel bill. Mark Clouter, business development sales manager at WP Group, said: “We’ve seen the benefits...
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A vital charity is set to benefit from Ben’s golf fundraiser
Ben Firth, sales engineer for Mechtronic is taking part in some vital fundraising. Through his participation in a charity golf day, Ben will be raising money for the Childhood Eye...
Analysis
Potential impacts of April’s NIC and minimum wage changes
April 2025 brings significant financial changes for UK businesses, including small and medium-sized fuel distributors. With increases in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Minimum Wage, employers will face...
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Do you know the finest tanker driver?
Ian Ross of NWF Fuels took the 2016 title – does your company have this year’s finest tanker driver? With less than six months to go until FPS EXPO 2017,...
Interview
In Conversation with The Oil Lady
The Oil Lady is a fuel distribution business based in little Yeldham, Essex. It was founded in 2015, by Sheila Considine. Claudia Weeks, Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, spoke...
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Buses go greener with 30% biodiesel
Almost 1000 buses in Scotland are set to run on a blend of 30% biodiesel supplied by Argent Energy. The B30 fuel is made at the company’s plant near Motherwell...
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Certas optimises distribution with Systal
...service to ensure Certas Energy’s 1000 strong tanker fleet can service the growing demand for 24/7 service. Systal is responsible for monitoring Certas Energy’s on truck computer infrastructure. Multiple checks...
Interview
TEC: driving forward through innovation
...1000 coils of FUELTEC and TECOIL reeling hoses per year.” The challenge of adaptation The energy transition impacts all businesses in the industry and Claudia asked Simon for his views:...
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Grass-root good causes benefit for Gulf’s Oomph
As grass roots organisations and local charities struggle for funding during the pandemic, Oomph, Gulf Retails award-winning forecourt loyalty platform and the collective efforts of staff and customers at participating...
Opinion
Energy-neutral body says hydrogen supply chain development hinges on major policy changes
...billion, EICDataStream shows. The UK is also home to some of the world’s major electrolysers manufacturing facilities, with ITM Power already producing 1000 units a year and planning to ramp...
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New fleet director to support Suttons growth plans
...business and extension of our fleet to over 1000 trailers and 500 tractor units, I am looking forward to developing and implementing a fleet strategy that will facilitate further growth...
Opinion
Analysing emissions: why clean can be a dirty word
...a regulatory point of view, yet our initial tests have already demonstrated that tyre wear emissions are at least 1000 times higher than that from modern exhausts – which are...
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HVO trial roll out will fuel Suttons tankers on its road to net zero
In line with its ESG strategy and aim to become net zero by 2040, Suttons Tankers has embarked on an eight-week trial using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative...
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Silvey Fleet and BWOC partner BTRC to reduce carbon emissions in truck racing
...with machines weighing in at more than five tonnes and producing in excess of 1000 bhp. Silvey Fleet and BWOC will be sole suppliers of the Renewable Diesel (HVO) used...
Insight
Energy transition: Could a multidisciplinary approach be the key?
The UK Government North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) intends to introduce a new climate compatibility checkpoint before each future oil and gas licensing round to ensure licences awarded are aligned...
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Activists claim oil terminals were ‘totally blocked’ in new protests
...protests over the summer, actions continued with pitch invasions at football matches, trespassing on the track at the British grand prix, and gluing themselves to famous artworks in galleries. There...
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Durability at the heart of TouchStar’s new shock- absorbent tablet
...and ease of use. Unparalleled protection Designed to be rugged from the inside-out, each of the TS3300’s components is housed in an ultra-shock-absorbent rubber matrix. This unique approach to shock...