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.
Market & Supply 2
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".
Analysis
Industry cleared again: Irish regulator finds no fault in fuel price surge
CCPC findings reinforce a familiar narrative as fuel price scrutiny returns and industry is again cleared.
News
Waste-based biofuel gains traction as JCB validates B100 in construction use
The ASB B100 fuel from Syntech Biofuel has been validated for use in JCB X-Series excavators.
News
Mabanaft and BWOC align under MB Energy brand
Same commitment, new name: BWOC Ltd and Mabanaft Ltd to operate under the brand MB Energy.
Market Report
Venezuela: Why the market doesn’t share Trump’s enthusiasm.
This month’s Portland report revisits Venezuela and it’s oil industry.
Analysis
Logistics Outlook 2026
From mapping to momentum: Will the UK identify its critical freight corridors?
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | Mar 2026
Summary of wholesale price movements for kerosene, gasoil and ULSD February 2026
News
Phillips 66 and Calor mark 40 Years of strategic LPG storage at Immingham
The facility remains an important strategic supply point, supporting seasonal demand and winter resilience.
Opinion
Treasury stance on CBAM heightens fears over UK fuel import reliance
Concerns over the UK’s growing dependence on imported fuels have intensified following confirmation that refined products will not be included in the Carbon Border ...
Analysis
Government announces £50m support package for heating oil users – but questions remain over scale and delivery
The funding is broadly welcomed, although the level of support offered has faced some heavy criticism.
Analysis
Why has the price of heating oil risen faster than crude?
With the surge in the cost of heating oil fuelling public anger and increasing industry scrutiny we dig into the complexity behind the pricing.
News
TRA signals a negative determination as investigations into US HVO biodiesel are completed
After considering newly available public information, the TRA has concluded that the US Blenders Tax Credit (BTC) no longer provides subsidisation to exporters.
News
WCF further strengthens fuel distribution footprint with North East acquisition
Consolidation and expansion as WCF Ltd brings another business into the fold.
News
Fuel distributors report significant uplift in enquiries as Middle East tensions drive price volatility
Distributors suspend online sales and ask for patience as customer enquiries rise sharply.
Sponsored
ESL Fuels Biofuel Market Update – Q4 2025
The ESL Fuels Q4 2025 biofuels market update is produced in association with Portland Analytics
Insight
Fleet strategy for fuel distributors: when to lease, when to buy, and when to replace
What are the strategic
considerations behind leasing versus
purchasing of tankers and support vehicles?