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Tanker investment sees Rix hit a century
Hull-based Rix Petroleum has invested almost £2m in 10 DAF tankers, taking its national fleet past the 100 mark. The trucks will initially work in the company’s heartland of Hull...
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Oil prices fuel record financial performance for J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd
Recovery of the oil price and continued demand for staycations has fuelled a record year for Hull family company J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd. A 38.7% increase in sales for...
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Success despite oil demand & price slump
...turmoil in some of our subsidiaries, we are pleased to announce that, overall, the Group’s activities returned a healthy profit.” J.R. Rix and Son’s largest subsidiary, Rix Petroleum, sold an...
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Major Rix order for Alpeco’s new register system
...largest order to date for their new TE550 Truck III electronic register system from Hull-based Rix Petroleum. Rix Petroleum appointed Alpeco as the preferred equipment supplier for 17 new trucks...
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Rising price of oil helps drive growth at Rix
Rory Clarke, managing director of J.R. Rix & Sons, overlooking the company’s Hull fuel depot Hull-based J.R. Rix & Sons grew turnover by 17% in 2017 with all companies in...
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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...
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Distributor diaries August 2025
...The Domestic Sales Team for the Managing Director’s Award Rix Petroleum East Anglia supports The Great Ellingham Teddy Bear Festival Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting local communities, Rix Petroleum...
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Top ranking for Rix
Delighted by the company’s achievement Rory Clarke, managing director of Rix Petroleum and board member of J.R. Rix & Sons Having grown its profits to £4.4m last year J.R. Rix...
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Tyrone Fuels wins the 23rd Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year Award
...impressive focus on safety and sustainability. Rix Petroleum Next we review a fleet addition that embodies Rix Petroleum’s commitment to deliver fuel safely, efficiently, and transparently. Designed for that one...
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Rix Petroleum teams up with My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
The Grangemouth firm, Rix Petroluem (Scotland) Ltd has teamed up with a campaign launched by an ex-Scotland rugby star to help tackle motor neuron disease (MND). The charity was set...
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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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Distributor diaries October 2025
...Rix – spotted a tiny kitten all alone at the roadside, with no mum in sight. The company proudly shared how quick-thinking Alex, gently placed it in his insulated Rix...
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Distributor diaries October 2024: updates from our distributor community
...breaking down the barriers that prevent people from seeking help.” If you would like to contribute to their fundraising efforts then please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/team/lcm-born-survivor Rix – Successful completion of ‘It’s...
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Going to the next level at Fuelmate
...next level.” Fuelmate provides fuel card solutions to a diverse customer base in a cross-section of industries. Owned by J R Rix & Sons, Rix is one of the oldest...
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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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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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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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Rix Petroleum takes on Ben Nevis
Employees of Grangemouth based Rix Petroleum will begin the eight-mile-long climb and descent of Ben Nevis on Saturday 3rd July, raising £2000 for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The foundation...