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A product making a marked impact on fuel theft
...Major, group managing editor of Fuel Oil News, to explain how this led to the launch of a new product: exocet® Diesel Defender (xo1922bd) and how this marker solves the...
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Highlighting the importance of the downstream oil sector
...annual parliamentary reception for the UK downstream oil industry last month. “This successful event presented an ideal opportunity to highlight the importance of the downstream oil sector,” said Martin Vickers...
Interview
Touchstar Technologies: planning for world domination
Liz Boardman, of Fuel Oil News, chats to Gordon Hyland, sales director at Touchstar Technologies, about software solutions, world domination and why the fuel distribution industry is such a great...
Analysis
Cyber Love: Innovation & advances in fuel distribution technology
...has been the introduction of CODAS and TouchStar. “TouchStar is known for practical and effective business solutions, using mobile computing technology to eliminate paperwork and streamline the flow of information...
Analysis
Products and services for developing fuel depots
...Starline, Pekos, Air Torque, Galli & Cassina, Nacional Safety Valves, Zwick and Sammi – brands that are all used extensively in oil and fuel storage applications due to their superior...
Interview
Raising standards in energy distribution with Standard Fuel Oils
With Standard Fuel Oils having celebrated 10 years in the industry in October last year, we hear from them about the sector they have served over this time to understand...
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New openings in Wales
...2016 in Liverpool. (L-r) Richard Marsh with Shane Williams and Andrew Lacey both of Star Multifuels Envirostore UK and Star Multifuels have both opened new premises in Wales. “Having the new office...
Interview
In Conversation with United Fuels
...Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, spoke with James Ferguson, Managing Director at United Fuels. A day never to be forgotten The United Fuels team are delighted to be celebrating...
Interview
Bedford Fuels: fuel distribution one year on
At the start of this year, we spoke with Bedford Fuels Ltd, an ambitious new entrant into the fuel distribution community. The company celebrated its 1st anniversary at the beginning...
Interview
Apprenticeships in action: Building skills for a changing energy sector
...Lisa believes, is how quickly they can start to influence day-to-day operations – particularly through soft skills. “Most standards start with developing the individual,” she explains. “You see improvements in...
Analysis
The changing face of the fuel depot
...a whole has changed,” says managing director, Leanne Hardy. “When we started 30 years ago, a typical fuel distributor was independent and operator- owned. Large company acquisitions changed the structure...
Interview
Drivers of the Year on the industry and the role of the tanker driver
...ability to exceed expectations. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, spoke to the winner of the 2025 Driver of the Year Award, Peter Stubbington, Certas Energy, and...
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Renewable liquid fuel availability report supports home heating oil market use
The UK domestic heating oil market can easily be accommodated within the overall requirement for renewable liquid fuels according to a major new report. The recently published report has found...
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Essar appoints Stein Ivar Bye as chief executive officer
The board of Essar Oil UK Ltd has announced the appointment of Stein Ivar Bye, former boss of Sweden’s largest fuel firm, as chief executive officer. Leaving behind his job...
Interview
In conversation with Dave Walmsley: enthusiastic for NWF Fuels expansion
...– Sweetfuels, at the end of last year, Darch Oil, Consols Oils in Cornwall – are all predominantly domestic businesses. We have a very loyal and consistent customer base, but...
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Liquid fuel industry and heat pump lobbyists in agreement over ‘unfair’ new oil boiler ban
The Heat Pump Federation (HPF) has joined the growing number of voices calling for a rethink on the proposed 2026 deadline for off-grid homes. Commenting that a ban on new oil...
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Campaign-leading distributor first to lift US imported HVO following tariff removal
Cornwall-based fuel distributor Mitchell and Webber undertook the first lifting of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) imported from the US at the Valero terminal in Cardiff last Thursday. Mitchell & Webber...
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NWF declares itself “a dominant force in UK fuel distribution” following fourth acquisition this year
...Oils is known for its large domestic and agricultural customer base. Mark Adcock, Sales Director commented: “We’re thrilled to welcome Harrisons Oils. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategy to...