Analysis
Implications of the UK’s EV pivot in a global storm
...world’s largest EV producer in 2023, and its exports continue to rise, placing pressure on manufacturers in Europe and the US. Unlike other major economies, the UK has so far...
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News
New fuel transfer service will relieve fuel supply bottlenecks
...deep water facility. Reduced delivery times The STS Transfers will significantly save time and lower costs, allowing the import and export of much larger cargos than previously possible. Previously larger...
News
There ain’t no party like a Fuel Oil News and Portland party!
...good party. All three were very much in evidence at this year’s hugely successful industry EXPO. Held in Liverpool on the 10th and 11th May, the UKIFDA EXPO delivered, to...
Analysis
A deep dive into fuel distribution industry data
Industry trade body, UKIFDA, takes a detailed look at latest sector data in this annual review. Our members UKIFDA represents 121 distributors who, in turn, deliver c90% of the UK’s...
Interview
Drivers of the Year on the industry and the role of the tanker driver
The industry celebrated exceptional talent and commitment to the fuel distribution industry when the UKIFDA awards were presented at the UKIFDA Show and Conference in Leeds in May. The Driver...
News
Recognition for lead on fuel transition
Crown Oil is celebrating after its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions secured a top industry award. The Bury-based fuel supplier was crowned the winner of the UKIFDA prestigious Green Award...
Analysis
UKIFDA databank: industry data update December 2025
...regarding comparative differences, they are UKIFDA comments borne from conversations with third parties. Prior year data has been updated by the Government and may, therefore, differ from previous UKIFDA reports....
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: Here Comes the Sun?
...by those of us at UKIFDA following our annual event. June is a month for weddings and graduations, as well as barbecues and beaches. To top it all off, June...
News
Five years of proof: Rural community takes HVO case to Westminster
...to a national trial supported by industry bodies OFTEC and UKIFDA. More than 150 houses have taken part as well as churches, community buildings, pubs and schools. Running continuously for...
News
Calls for Government support as oil homes switch to fossil-free HVO in numbers
...have now converted to the fossil-free kerosene alternative. The HVO demonstration is being led by trade associations OFTEC and UKIFDA, in partnership with fuel distributors and technicians, as part of...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: A week is a long time…
...policies. In fact, we may see a change of leadership in every country where UKIFDA members operate by the end of the year. Some of the most recent changes will...
News
Renewable liquid fuel availability report supports home heating oil market use
...88%. The research was conducted by Portland Analytics and commissioned by the UKIFDA on behalf of the Future Ready Fuel campaign. Importantly, fuels considered to conflict with demands for food...
Opinion
Industry urges Government on rural decarbonisation strategy as customer cost concerns grow
...being urged to set out a clear road map for decarbonising rural households, The survey of 1,364 households that use oil heating, conducted by trade associations OFTEC and UKIFDA, revealed...
News
Fuel industry unites in call for government to back renewable liquid fuels
...leadership team at OFTEC and UKIFDA and from the consumer platform My Home Farm. The event focussed on the industry’s commitment to a technology-neutral approach to off-grid decarbonisation, recognising the...
News
Distributor showcases future fuel ready Rayburn that indicates belief in HVO
...Weedon, directors of Mitchell & Webber, with Ken Cronin, CEO of UKIFDA, and Carl Moon, national sales manager at Rayburn, enjoy a pasty at Mitchell & Webber’s head office in...
News
Scotland’s first vegetable oil heated home
...in the battle against climate change. Ken Cronin CEO UKIFDA, Jodie Allan & family, and delivery driver Sean Smith. Photograph by Martin Shields Previously reported at Fuel Oil News, Jodie...
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Second environment award for 2022 UKIFDA Innovation winner ElimiNox
The winner of the 2022 UKIFDA Innovation Award sponsored by Fuel Oil News, ElimiNox, has received further recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation and emissions reduction. In a presentation that...
Interview
ESL Fuels: working with customers to deliver sustainable fuel solutions
...advice and support to UKIFDA” – Ken Cronin, CEO UKIFDA. “ESL Fuels have provided valuable technical advice and support to our members on fuel oils and sustainable liquid fuels”, David...