Analysis
Energy independence, affordability and the future of heat: what the King’s Speech means for fuel distributors
The King's Speech centres on energy security through a proposed Energy Independence Bill.
Market & Supply
Opinion
FIUK says government is ‘sleepwalking’ into greater energy dependence
Despite the emphasis on energy independence in the King's Speech, FIUK argues current policy will deliver the opposite.
News
New Essar Energy Transition report says Stanlow could deliver £1.9bn to the UK economy by 2035
Essar Energy Transition unveils £4.3bn Stanlow transition pipeline with 10,000 jobs forecast.
News
Fuel tanker innovation recognised by leading industry award
The industry-first innovation, developed by Watson Fuels and Cobo, is transforming safety for engineers working on fuel tankers.
More Market & Supply
News
As oil majors face shareholder pressure, DCC bid interest underlines value of route-to-market energy platforms
The interest from ECP and KKR suggests sophisticated investors still see considerable value in real-world energy logistics and distribution assets, even during transition uncertainty.
News
Phillips 66 Limited completes acquisition of Lindsey Oil Refinery assets
Phillips 66 plans to integrate Lindsey Refinery assets into its Humber site to leverage storage and infrastructure.
Analysis
Why kerosene surged: Inside the heating oil price shock
We examine why heating oil has become the most volatile part of the fuel market
Interview
Depot evolution in practice: WCF’s CEO Phil Murray on scale, structure and local leadership
WCF CEO Phil Murray explores how depot evolution is playing out in practice.
Insight
What makes a good depot? Insights from UKIFDA’s Jon Cox
Jon Cox of UKIFDA shares insights into the fundamentals of a well-run depot
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: All for one and one for all
Iran conflict
At the time of writing, we are approaching the end of the second week of the Iran conflict. The unprecedented demand and sudden ...
Further Reading
Insight
Fixed price fuel option: Should distributors be offering one to their customers?
Introduction
For fuel distributors, pricing strategy has always been a balancing act, but in today’s volatile market, it has become a highly critical commercial ...
Analysis
What price oil? Q1 2026 in review
The Q1 2026 Oil Market Journal review of the movements of, and impacts on, brent crude and HVO diesel prices.
News
An Iran Conflict special market briefing From the Oil Market Journal
All data and analysis supplied by The Oil Market Journal
Market Report
Why US action in the Middle East has handed power to the regime it intended to suppress
April’s Portland report looks at the reality of the Straits of Hormuz being closed to maritime traffic.
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | Apr 2026
Summary of wholesale price movements for kerosene, gasoil and ULSD March 2026
News
Essar opens new Liverpool flagship as retail network growth gathers pace
A new flagship forecourt adds momentum to EET's ambitious retail target and highlights diversification trend.
News
UKIFDA EXPO 2026 showcases liquid fuel industry strength, innovation and future focus in Liverpool
The annual sector gathering unites the liquid fuel industry in addressing evolving energy sector challenges.
Opinion
Fuels industry joins calls for policy change to halt UK manufacturing decline
Manufacturing leaders say supply chains are at risk from domestic production decline.
News
Logistics UK offers practical advice for operators impacted by fuel price volatility
Two webinars will offer insight and practical guidance to logistics businesses managing the impact of fuel price volatility.
News
Irish government announces €505m support package after fuel protests disrupt supply chain
The government announced a package of measures as "a significant response to real pressures being felt here and globally".