Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Market & Supply 21
Insight
Uniquely configured for supply reliability
The UK-wide disruption in fuel distribution in September and October served to highlight the vital role our industry plays in enabling the movement of goods and people.
News
Fuel and food continue to deliver for NWF
NWF Group plc, specialist distributor of fuel, food and feed across the UK, is reporting strong half yearly results, with a significant contribution from a strong fuels division.
News
Irish oil group launches annual fundraiser
Family-owned Irish oil company, Maxol, has launched its annual Christmas Coffee Cup campaign in support of depression charity Aware as demand for its services continues to grow.
News
Logistics sector report shows recovery signs
A new report published by Logistics UK shows there is cause for cautious optimism that the the shortage of HGV drivers and other logistics workers situation will improve.
News
Industry body backs fuel poverty campaign
Organised by the National Energy Action (NEA), Fuel Poverty Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of the challenges facing those living in fuel poverty and the importance of seeking the available help and support for those living in cold homes. Taking place this year on 3 December, UKIFDA is once again giving its full support to the campaign.
News
Essar maintains gold RoSPA H&S standard
The Essar Stanlow Manufacturing Complex has maintained its ‘Gold’ status in the internationally renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards. Organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the awards are recognised as an important benchmark for the UK’s high hazard industries.
News
OGUK confident despite Shell Cambo stance
Commenting on reports that Shell has suspended its involvement in the planned Cambo oil field, OGUK said it remained confident about the need for such projects.
News
Global product support from MechTronic
In October, Ryan Parr, development, implementation and training engineer at MechTronic, visited Senegal to deliver driver training and customer support.
Opinion
Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector
Following pressure from industry trade groups, the cancellation of a planned rise in fuel duty announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the recent budget was welcomed across the sector.
Opinion
BEIS backs oil resilience bill with limits
BEIS Committee is supportive of the Government’s draft Downstream Oil Resilience Bill and its intention to protect fuel supplies but has warned that its powers are “unusually and unacceptably broad”.
News
Slicker shortlisted for waste oil recycling
Slicker Recycling is a finalist in the Circular Economy category in the 2021 National Recycling Awards in recognition of the key role the firm plays in treating used oils in the UK
News
Ford Fuels fuels rugby club’s clean future
Ford Fuels has supported Chipping Norton rugby club in becoming fossil fuel free by providing them with HVO to power their grounds maintenance equipment.
Insight
COP26 FON Blog 5: Downstream challenges
Challenges & opportunities for downstream fuel distribution - a COP26 blog post for Fuel Oil News. Stephen Marcos Jones, UKPIA on the journey to net zero.
News
Government confirms all new HGVs zero emission by 2040
Transport Day at COP26 brought with it news that all new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, with the UK government confirming plans that will mean an end to the sale of all non-zero emission vehicles in the next two decades
Market Report
The gas crisis – a problem far from over | Nov 2021
Gas prices already at record levels by the beginning of October and now so high that they have the potential to derail the global economy
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | Nov 2021
News
Survey finds Mabanaft’s supply standards remain high
As one of the UK’s largest independent fuel importers and wholesalers, Mabanaft is proud of the strong and lasting relationships it has built with customers. Part of this is down to listening to their requirements and delivering products and services that meet their needs.
Insight
COP26 FON blog 4: Transport decarbonisation
Continuing with his exclusive blog for Fuel Oil News, covering news from COP26, Stephen Marcos Jones, director-general UKPIA, shares the latest updates from Transport Day with transport decarbonisation, low carbon fuels and hydrogen solutions.
News
Green fuel demand sees Crown Oil expand
Rocketing customer demand for alternative cleaner fuels sees Crown Oil expand with investment in a new site for continued growth
News
Key Jet site near refinery is transformed
Following a complete knock down and re-build and many months of construction, JET Retail UK Limited has re-opened its flagship retail fuel site close to ...
News
StocExpo returns in 2022
StocExpo returns to give members of the bulk liquid storage industry a much-needed opportunity to share ideas and discuss issues whilst learning about innovations, as ...
Insight
COP26 Blog 3: A just energy transition
Continuing with his exclusive blog for Fuel Oil News, live from COP26, Stephen Marcos Jones, director-general UKPIA, shares his thoughts on the role that people ...
Opinion
Call for certainty on renewable liquid fuel
Recognition of the potential for renewable liquid fuel solutions in decarbonising off-grid home heating is welcomed but industry calls for an end to ‘unacceptable limbo’.