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Rising price of oil helps drive growth at Rix
...across the year from £7.2m in 2016 to £13.6m last year, and the Group’s car and commercial vehicle retailer, Jordans Cars, reported a slight growth in sales from £23.6m to...
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Biofuels – an uncertain future
In December 2009, as the legislative framework shaping biofuels was about to change, FON reported on problems and issues affecting the industry. Two years on, we take a look at...
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10 years of making a difference
...spare room, the company moved into an industrial unit at Kirkstall Forge in Leeds, an area first occupied by the Cistercian monks of Kirkstall Abbey 800 years ago. “At this...
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Reap what you sow
...a year ago. Deputy editor of Fuel Oil News, Liz Boardman met marketing team member, Lisa Stockton at this year’s Cheshire Show. The company also attended shows in Staffordshire, Nantwich...
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MechTronic further strengthens its support team with Scottish appointment
A provider of metering and gauging systems for the road tanker market, MechTronic is committed to its customers throughout the UK. A recent appointment boosts the company’s team of engineers...
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Phillips 66 to sponsor fuel industry Expo
...to tap into a huge buying audience year-after-year. We visited Liverpool recently to meet the team and we cannot wait to get started and welcome all our exhibitors and visitors...
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60 million litre fuel deal is further boost to Essar brand
Essar Oil UK Limited has cemented a long-standing relationship by signing a five-year, 60 million litre fuel deal with the Shropshire-based business. The deal will see D.A Roberts’ Gridley Brook...
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More diesel laundering sites discovered
Two men from Great Yarmouth were arrested last week after HMRC dismantled a diesel laundering plant, capable of evading over £1.3 million in duty and taxes a year. Storage tanks,...
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Fuel Oil News sponsors new UKIFDA award
...7th and 8th of July this year. If you want to recognise a person, team or organisation that has made a significant contribution to the industry this year please send...
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Cheaper heating bills for oil households
Latest figures show that oil continues to be the only primary heating fuel to have fallen in price over the past three years, making it the cheapest option for off...
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Certas Energy named Alternative Fuel Provider of the Year for 2023
Certas Energy has proudly announced its latest victory, winning GREENFLEET’s ‘Alternative Fuel Provider of the Year’ for 2023. The GREENFLEET Awards are a highlight in the fleet and transport industry...
Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
...do not favour. “This is a significant inhibitor to our hitting our year on year 7% carbon emission reductions between now and 2030.” “The government has too many people saying...
Interview
In Profile – Jane Raphael
...21 years. Give your career history in 25 words or fewer. Marketing/Communications – industrial safety equipment followed by fashion and household goods. Did a PGCE and taught for 7 years...
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Distributor of the Year x 2
...Shell Lubricants UK’ Distributor of the Year Award. For the second year in a row, the Brogan Fuels, which is part of Certas Energy, scooped the top prize and two...
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Oil price rises over $70 a barrel
...this year after slumping below $20 a barrel last April as the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions resulted in significant reductions in fuel demand, the international oil benchmark is...
Opinion
Logistics UK calls for diesel duty cut to protect UK economy
...12% since the start of the Ukrainian conflict, and 41% since the start of the year, and the price of diesel is 24% higher at the forecourt year on year. Logistics...
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Phillips 66 reinforces retail position with JET radical re-brand
...big commitment for us as a family. I was recently asked for any significant stand-out moments in the last 20 years and this is it, 2021 is the standout year....
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Department for Transport continues to support Generation Logistics
...support of government and many key industry players in its second year.” As the campaign rolls into its second year, the CBA will continue its work in engaging new talent...