News
Buy your heating oil early urges FPS
...said: “In winter, the UK can experience shortages of heating oil at terminals. Demand is obviously governed by the weather and a prolonged cold snap, means that the terminals are...
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Opinion
The community speaks
...has the industry changed in a year? Last year the community said: Challenging, shortages, and uncertainty Turbulent, challenging, and educational Challenging, necessity, and resourceful Demanding, satisfying, and exceeding Challenging, exciting,...
Analysis
In review: the 2022 tanker market
...they will see a unit OTR for at least 12 months.” Looking ahead With the tanker market busier than ever Adrian also flagged concerns over resource: “Staff shortages have also...
Interview
An interview with Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA
...mentioned above, we must be prepared to provide more data to help with decision-making, especially regarding critical aspects such as supply shortages. In Ireland, most of UKIFDA’s activities have been...
Insight
Liquid fuel industry and heat pump lobbyists in agreement over ‘unfair’ new oil boiler ban
...and shortages in grid capacity and installer workforce are already affecting heat pump installations in some areas. On Wednesday, more MPs joined calls to scrap or delay the ban after...
Insight
HVO slashes carbon emissions and adds unexpected business benefits
...year, fossil fuel disruption is not unheard of. Should the country face shortages again, we will have the benefit of a stable supply on site. “It’s been a really positive...
News
Craggs Christmas day fuel deliveries exemplify seasonal goodwill
...Craggs, prioritise fuel deliveries to those most at risk, especially during cold weather or supply shortages. With that in mind, it was important that, despite it being Christmas Day, Craggs...
Opinion
What price oil? Fuel industry experts share predictions for 2023
...unlikely that prices will drop substantially, back in October, OPEC+ cut their supply and the US in particular, were raising concerns about the shortages. This lower supply could have accelerated...
News
Products for a greener sector
...driver training stage, which is currently being delivered online via an app, to allow for additional pressures the industry is facing due to Covid and driver shortages. Irish distributors interested...
Interview
The downstream customer
...it’s hidden by a hedge. “We have been let down by companies over the years, and believe, in times of oil shortages, we are more likely to get deliveries if...
Opinion
In the light of the Purvin & Gertz report discussed in FON’s July issue, are you worried about the UK’s refining resilience?
...imports over 40% of its diesel and nearly 60% of its jet demand, with practically only Russia and the Middle East able to meet any incremental shortages. “So, absolutely key...
Analysis
Review of the UK & Ireland fuel tanker market 2024
...delays across the supply chain. Adrian also confirmed an overall improvement, with no major shortages affecting their production. Lead times for new tankers Lead times appear to vary depending on...
News
Activists adopt new tactics in oil terminal protests
...began blocking oil terminals, there have been more than 1,350 arrests as well as reports of fuel shortages around the region and there are now 54 Just Stop Oil protesters...
News
Rural energy grid launched in Cornwall with Community Buying unLimited
...this will help the oil supply industry to keep track of when customers are likely to order more oil, preventing shortages for buyer and supplier. The model is based on...
News
Fast ship to ship operations
...will also transport fuel between these sites, in order to meet demand and avoid stock shortages. “Increasing the size of our vessel is an important strategic move for the Geos...
Opinion
Business and energy minister backs winter fuel readiness campaign
...them when there are supply shortages or the weather is extremely cold.” UKIFDA membership manager Dawn Shakespeare adds; “The elderly are most at risk during the winter months as cold...
News
New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers
...the training with ease and really enjoyed my time on the course and learning new skills from Abbey’s Driver Training Team. “Six weeks on, I now have my own Volvo,...
News
Driving academy launch solves distributor driver shortage
...come through the assessment process have shown a great desire to learn and develop their skills. They genuinely want to build a new career at WCF and can see that...