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Cautious industry response to fuel resilience bill
A bill aimed at maintaining fuel supply to customers in the event of disruption has been published. The draft Downstream Oil Resilience Bill, which was introduced last month by energy...
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Crown Oil team conquering mountains in support of local Hospice
Crown Oil, the Greater Manchester based distributor, has been busy supporting one of its chosen charities – Bury Hospice. Matthew Greensmith, managing director of Crown Oil said: “Although Crown Oil...
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Controversial oil terminal redevelopment plans approved
Northern Ireland’s need for fuel supply security was highlighted at a planning meeting that saw an oil terminal redevelopment application given the go-ahead despite 400 letters of objection. The controversial...
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Distributor diaries November 2023:updates from our distributor community
...Nolan Oils supports the local football club Nolan Oils, the Oxfordshire-based distributor, is proud to be sponsoring a local children’s football team. Luke Nolan, Sales Manager, said: “Nolan Oils is...
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Industry body urges rural householders to ‘get winter ready now’
...guide also directs heating oil users to various UK government seasonal support schemes. With heating oil crucial for keeping the UK’s 1.7 million oil-heated households warm through winter, UKIFDA’s checklist...
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Sister company EL Oils strengthens family business Halso Fuels
...was little over 12 months ago we decided to diversify, offering our lubricants, oils and greases under our sister brand EL Oils. We find this to be a much cleaner...
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Nolan Oils chooses Arteel in employee recognition drive
In a new partnership, Nolan oils will utilise a recognition platform, developed by Arteel UK Ltd, to enhance employee engagement and improve business performance. “I am thrilled that Mark Nolan...
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Market intelligence – FREE trial offer
The Oil Market Journal (OMJ) has expanded rapidly from its origins in 1999 when its aim was to provide large volume oil buyers with reliable Rotterdam spot market trading assessments....
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Theft advice to customers
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) says domestic oil consumers should be extra vigilant when it comes to safeguarding their oil supply. The FPS recommends heating oil customers take the...
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Cheaper heating bills for oil households
...expensive than oil at £1,190 per annum. According to a new report from DECC published last month, the downward trend in oil prices is set to continue over the next...
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A Wild Wednesday at the Fuel Oil News Distributor Debate
...Mark Nolan (7) of Nolan Oils, seen among many familiar faces, was spurred on by Jeremy’s call to fight for oil heating and is actively promoting the campaign in the...
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Millers Oils steps up R & D
Millers Oils officially opened its state of the art Research and Development (R&D) centre in Brighouse, Yorkshire, last month. Millers, which has been supplying lubricants that help save energy for...
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Fuel poverty – distributors get together
...of 15%. Midlands oil distributors who have supported the fund, and whose customers will benefit, include Midland Fuel Oils, AID Fuels and Nolan Fuel Oils. Before undertaking a national roll...
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Lobbying for a better off-grid deal
In the run-up to last month’s Budget, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) had been lobbying the government on various fronts for the off-grid heating oil industry. Writing to Mr...
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Acquisitions and long-term supply contract for JET Retail UK
...the furthest being Simpson Oils Ormlie site in Thurso. Since acquiring Francis Street in September 2019, Simpson Oils has made some infrastructure improvements. Further plans are in place to install...
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Refining operations
...yield pattern by principal product category is as follows: Petrol @ 25% Jet A-1/ Kerosene @ 13% Diesel/Gasoil @ 30% Fuel Oil & Bitumen @ 15% LPG & Speciality Products...
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Off grid homeowners benefit from low prices
...form of energy is the cheapest right now. The price of oil has continued to fall over the last quarter and the cost of home heating using oil is now...
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Protecting consumers against summer oil theft
...tank on a regular basis. Remote electronic oil level gauges are available which will set off an audible alarm if the oil level in the tank suddenly drops or falls below...