News
Stanlow refinery could be target of Just Stop Oil disruption
Essar warns Stanlow Refinery could be targeted for disruptive action by the Just Stop Oil protest group who want to halt fossil fuel licensing and production.
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News
Mabanaft looks forward to meeting the industry at EXPO 2022
UKIFDA EXPO 2022 will once again see the fuel distribution industry coming together and Mabanaft is looking forward to meeting those in the sector
News
Fuel sector growth drives key appointment at Sutton Tankers
Leading logistics provider, Suttons Tankers, has appointed Nigel Hughes as head of fuels indicating belief in fuels sector growth.
Interview
In profile with David Wells of Logistics UK
In profile with David Wells, the chief executive of business group Logistics UK, who was awarded an OBE in the recent New Year’s Honours List for his services to transport and logistics.
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | Mar 2022
Market Report
The triumph of Realpolitik over wishful ideologies | Mar 2022
At the end of last year, we predicted a speedy resolution to the issues surrounding the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Opinion
Logistics UK calls for diesel duty cut to protect UK economy
With sky high fuel prices placing an unstainable burden on UK businesses, Logistics UK lobbies Government for a reduction in diesel fuel duty
News
Oil and gas apprenticeship scheme open for applications
Recruitment for the 2022 Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Programme (OGTAP) managed by OPITO and the ECITB to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled and competent technicians, is open.
News
Craggs Energy and Moorland Fuels businesses sold – to employees
Craggs Energy Ltd and sister company, Moorland Fuels Ltd, have transferred ownership of the businesses to their 55-strong workforce managing the sale through an employee ownership trust
News
Supply chain expert to talk resilience at logistics conference
James Wroath, the CEO of Wincanton, the leading supply chain business which employs over 20,000 people, has been confirmed as a speaker at Logistics UK’s ...
News
Fuel supplies ‘at risk’ as Fawley workers ballot result awaited
Fuel supplies could be affected if workers at ExxonMobil’s Fawley refinery vote for strike action in a ballot that got underway yesterday (Monday 21 February), ...
Opinion
We’ll meet again: oil to gas price gap shrinking rapidly
With the spread between natural gas and oil contracting rapidly, Bjarne Schieldrop, chief commodities analyst at SEB, thinks a bullish tailwind for oil is at risk and oil and gas prices will reach parity.
News
New apprenticeship programme sees first HGV driver qualify
An apprentice HGV driver is celebrating after being the first to successfully qualify as a Class 1 driver under a new apprenticeship programme run by the AV Dawson driver training academy
Interview
Merridale options for converting your red diesel storage facility
Continuing our series looking at the implications of the changes to red diesel entitlement we speak with Merridale, a leading service provider to the fleet industry regarding options available to fleet operators who need to convert existing red diesel storage facilities.
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | Feb 2022
Knowledge
HGV Driver Shortage – Protecting Your Reputation
With the HGV shortage, it is more important than ever to be aware of the risks associated with hiring new drivers as a rogue driver can very quickly destroy your reputation. When recruiting, it is, therefore, vital to consider how the right decision-making process can help to reduce the costs and risks that a new driver could generate.
Market Report
What price oil in 2022? | Feb 2022
Portland Fuel makes its predictions for oil pricing in 2022, anticipating an increase in the price of oil.
Opinion
Apprenticeships ‘vital’ in tackling industry skills shortage
During National Apprenticeship Week 2022, Logistics UK urged members to take advantage of available apprenticeship schemes to develop the next generation of talent the industry needs ...
News
Essar to invest £45m in UK’s first hydrogen refinery furnace
Essar Oil UK plans to install UK first £45 million hydrogen fuelled furnace at Stanlow to reduce CO2 emissions in transition to low carbon future fuels
News
Future fuel ready tanker is Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year
Kettlewell Fuels wins Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2021 for its innovation, design and drive towards greener fuel deliveries.
News
Oil price at seven-year high amid supply concerns
Oil prices reach 7-year highs with the Ukraine crisis, winter storms, tight supply and reduced crude oil inventories adding to concerns over supply disruptions. Both Brent and WTI hitting seven-year highs.
News
UK Hydrogen Policy Commission to give UK lead on hydrogen
UK Hydrogen Policy Commission launched to hold Government to account on hydrogen policy commitments
News
Urban Driver apprenticeship tackles HGV driver crisis
The Urban Driver apprenticeship is designed to ease driver shortages and encourage younger drivers into an ageing HGV workforce. Seetec Outsource has supported Breedon Group to recruit 30 drivers.
News
Industry energy expansion reflected in new name for OGUK
OGUK, is expanding from its oil and gas fossil fuel focus to encompass the range of low-carbon offshore energy technologies that its members are developing to achieve net zero.