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Clear focus on future fuels for industry Expo

...representatives from the UK Government’s Committee on Fuel Poverty, National Energy Action, The Home Group, and the National Housing Federation. “Towards the end of the day, representatives of the trade...

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Ensuring the new government hears FPS members

...facing some tough times, the growth of online ordering, buying groups and agents are changing the way our industry trades.  Distributors who can’t adapt or embrace change may start to...

Opinion

Funding will accelerate alternative fuels

...IT systems at our border is needed for smooth trade, and investment in connected and automated vehicles to increase our competitiveness. “With the logistics industry committed to reaching net zero...

Interview

The battle to offer a competitive product

Cash conscious consumers, rogue traders dealing in washed diesel and a sharp rise in the use of solid fuel, ensures that oil distributors in the Leinster region are feeling the...

Opinion

Zero tolerance towards hose re-ending    

Nigel Thomason, British Fluid Power Association Distributor chairman, condemns hose re-ending in the power generation sector as the UK’s fluid power trade association launches its ‘Choose Q for Quality’ campaign...
Distributor Diaries October 2023

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Distributor diaries October 2023

...Centre Tank Services is enjoying quadruple celebrations   Centre Tank Services Ltd is a leading trade distributor of fuel dispensing, storage tank, AdBlue™ and lubrication equipment. This month, CTS is celebrating...

Insight

The evolution of the UK biofuels sector

...problems associated with volatility of RTFC prices and volumes traded The impact of continued low oil prices on blending economics The consideration of different obligation levels for biodiesel/bioethanol eg. in...
A look at events impacting fuel prices in November and predictions for December

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Thoughts on fuel prices – November in review

...a decline in activity which has impacted the strength of the dollar against the pound. This is important as oil trades in dollars and a stronger pound helps keep fuel...
TSA appoints Communications Director

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TSA appoints Communications Director

The Tank Storage Association (TSA), the trade association representing all aspects of the UK’s bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector, has appointed Nunzia Florio as Communications Director. Nunzia brings to...

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The future of liquid fuel heating

...vision to improve energy efficiency and carbon reduction for off grid homes at the trade association’s annual conference and AGM at the Puckrup Hotel in Tewksbury. The vision focuses on...

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New director general for UKPIA 

...“Stephen comes to us with an excellent academic record, many years of trade association advocacy experience and extensive knowledge of the sector,” said Paul Bray, UKPIA president and Valero’s director,...

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Crown Oil completes acquisition of Star Oil

...industrial operations, farms and homes. Christian and Star’s 10 staff will remain with the business, while Michael will seek new opportunities elsewhere. The business will continue to trade as Star...

Insight

The climate emergency: a game of two halves

...feeding information into this group through trade associations, and we value the input from those who are already getting involved. Some businesses may be thinking that net zero is all...
New multi-channel fuel tank alarm launches

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New multi-channel fuel tank alarm launches  

Centre Tank Services Ltd (CTS), a trade distributor of fuel dispensing, storage tank, AdBlue™ and lubrication equipment, is pleased to announce that they have redesigned the CTS multi-channel fuel tank...