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Associations push for more from strategy
In a joint statement issued today UKIFDA and OFTEC welcome support for low-carbon liquid fuels in the newly published Heat and Buildings Strategy but also push for an extension of...
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Analysis
Fuelling success: a distributor overcoming talent and driver shortages
...with industry associations and organisations to establish apprenticeship and mentorship programs that attract and develop young talent. Invest in promoting STEM education and careers to attract individuals with strong technical...
News
Oil-fired heating – time to back the most cost-effective option
...input data, drawing from English Housing Survey 2014, Scottish Housing Condition Survey 2014, Welsh Housing Conditions Survey 2014 ² DEFRA Statistical digest of rural England, June 2019 ³ Renewable Energy Association...
Insight
PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns
The Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) scheme, an industry initiative backed by government to ensure all tanker drivers in the UK are trained and assessed to a high standard, was created...
News
UKIFDA EXPO 2024: exciting conference programme revealed
...the governments across the UK recognising tentatively that a ‘one size fits all’ technology is unlikely to work, what’s next? The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association EXPO 2024 Future...
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Leading hydrogen trade group lobbies parliament to propel UK to net zero
Members of the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UKHFCA), a leading trade group in the field of hydrogen, joined dozens of MPs and peers at an event to lobby...
Opinion
Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector
...Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association, said: “As people’s reliance on cars continues to increase, it is positive that fuel duty will remain frozen for another...
Opinion
The Distributor Debate
...Reception with coffee and pastries 10.15-12.00 The state of the oil market Mark Askew Refining Retail Teresa Sayers, Downstream Fuel Association Pricing James Spencer, Portland...
News
Labour’s lorry tax hike would damage UK economy
The Labour Party’s plans to impose a £12,096 a year lorry tax per truck would penalise British business, says The Freight Transport Association (FTA). The plans were mooted by Clive...
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Distributor diaries August – the latest updates from our distributor community
...they have been named as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in North West England. The Ward Hadaway North West Fastest 50 Awards, in association with Greater Manchester Chamber...
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Oil Care Campaign prepares to celebrate 20 years
...up by the Environment Agency in association with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), to reduce oil pollution by providing guidance on the...
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FPS calls on chancellor to do more for off grid homeowners
As the FPS asks for ‘a raft of measures’ to help users of heating oil, the trade association has also called for the government to recognise the important service provided...
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Will YOUR customers “buy oil early” for winter?
...have launched a ‘buy oil early’ campaign now in association with the government and consumer agencies and we hope people will heed our combined advice. We are urging people not...
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Launch of groundbreaking campaign reveals logistics recruitment opportunity
...alongside partnerships with leading industry bodies, trade associations and vital core businesses across all freight modes including Amazon, DHL, Stobart and Tesco PLC. The campaign’s organisers are confident that Generation...
News
Onroute’s £1m investment recognises HGV driver importance
...M1 near Chesterfield. Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, officially opened the new forecourt at a launch event attended by staff, customers, suppliers, local councillors, members of the Road Haulage Association...
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Esso sponsors Porsche Motorsport
...performance during our 20-year association with Mobil 1, and the length and strength of this partnership is testament to a shared passion for cutting-edge technology and innovation, both on and...
News
100% increase in demand for low-carbon fuel sees CNG Fuels open tenth biomethane refuelling station
...of the British Renewable Energy Award for Low Carbon Transport by the REA (The Association for Renewable Energy & Clean Technology), a recognition of the company’s role in enabling fleets...
Opinion
UKIFDA vision for a liquid fuel future
...strategy to transition liquid biofuel distribution should be published. “In 2019, a study by consultants In Perpetuum (commissioned by fellow trade association OFTEC) clearly showed that the most cost-effective solution...