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.
Market & Supply 3
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?
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: Come together – a critical moment for our industry
In the spirit of Liverpool’s most famous export, this is a moment to ‘come together’ as an industry.
News
A Day in the Life with Andrea Pitts of Quad Fuels
How Andrea Pitts, Director at Quad Fuels, spends a typical day.
Market Report
Prices and predictions: how did we do in 2025, and what does 2026 hold?
“At the same time that the global economy weakens, the floodgates for US oil and gas production will be opened, further compounding the over-supply situation.
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | Feb 2026
Summary of wholesale price movements for kerosene, gasoil and ULSD January 2026
News
WCF aligns North West operations under Allan Stobart brand
WCF looks to the future with the merger of its North West businesses.
Opinion
Fuels industry body calls for urgent policy change to protect domestic production
Fuels Industry UK says DESNZ Call for Evidence must "secure the future of "Made in Britain" fuels".
News
JET’s customer-first approach delivers strong dealer growth
JET builds brand momentum, with strong dealer growth in 2025 continuing into 2026.
News
Celebrate sector success at the UKIFDA Expo & Conference 2026 Dinner
An evening of celebration, networking and recognition.
News
Tank Storage Association flags storage sector opportunities with 2026 Careers Week launch
TSA initiative showcases storage sector career opportunities.