Market & Supply 12

The UK competition watchdog will investigate record high prices at pumps in response to a government request. The CMA will conduct a ‘swift and urgent review’ following a call from Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng.

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Retail fuel market to face competition watchdog price probe

The UK competition watchdog will investigate record high prices at pumps in response to a government request. The CMA will conduct a ‘swift and urgent review’ following a call from Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng.
As we travel towards net zero, Liz Boardman talks with some of the industry’s main players about the changing skills requirement of the fuels industry and what will support future skilling.

Insight

Skills needed for downstream supply stability now and future

UKPIA and Cogent Skills, the UK strategic body for skills in the science industries, have assessed workforce recruitment and retention, as well as future skills needed, as the downstream fuels sector transitions to net zero
Suttons Tankers unveils commemorative livery in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. To mark this momentous occasion Union Jack livery is emblazoned across the front and sides of a new Volvo FH Globetrotter.

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Suttons Tankers unveils commemorative Platinum Jubilee livery

Suttons Tankers unveils commemorative livery in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. To mark this momentous occasion Union Jack livery is emblazoned across the front and sides of a new Volvo FH Globetrotter.
A fire that broke out within a unit at Fawley refinery was quickly brought under control with a spokesperson describing it as ‘an isolated fire’ that was ‘quickly and safely contained and reassuring the public not to be alarmed by the use of flares.

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Fire at Fawley refinery swiftly brought under control

A fire that broke out within a unit at Fawley refinery was quickly brought under control with a spokesperson describing it as ‘an isolated fire’ that was ‘quickly and safely contained and reassuring the public not to be alarmed by the use of flares.
The Tank Storage Association’s (TSA) Conference & Exhibition for professionals in the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector will return to the Coventry Building Society Arena in September 2022 with SAF demand and energy transition on the agenda.

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SAF demand and energy transition on TSA Conference agenda

The Tank Storage Association’s (TSA) Conference & Exhibition for professionals in the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector will return to the Coventry Building Society Arena in September 2022 with SAF demand and energy transition on the agenda.
David Blevings of the Northern Ireland Oil Federation (NIOF) was part of a recent Reserve Force exercise in Kinloss, Scotland demonstrating the skills required to provide Reserve UK military deployable bulk petroleum and fuel transport capability at readiness in order to enable operational success

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NI Oil in Reserve Force exercise with Royal Logistics Corps (North Irish) Regiment

David Blevings of the Northern Ireland Oil Federation (NIOF) was part of a recent Reserve Force exercise in Kinloss, Scotland demonstrating the skills required to provide Reserve UK military deployable bulk petroleum and fuel transport capability at readiness in order to enable operational success

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£20million HGV driver facility funding boost for logistics sector

The government’s announcement of an additional £20million to boost HGV driver facilities is a positive step forward for industry, according to Logistics UK but roadside service operators must apply for funding urgently to implement improvements as quickly as possible.

Opinion

Red diesel update: Navigating the evolving fuel landscape

Considering the implication of red diesel rebate changes Niki Holt, head of commercial at Certas Energy, examines the ripple effect of red diesel duty reform as it fuels increased interest in cleaner-burning alternatives.