Analysis
What price oil? Q2 2025 in review
A quarterly review of the movements of, and impacts on, brent crude and HVO diesel prices.
Market & Supply 5
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | July 2025
Summary of wholesale price movements for kerosene, gasoil and ULSD June 2025
Market Report
Volatile grounds: How geopolitical crises shape oil price fluctuations
The Portland report looks back at oil prices over the last 6 months.
Analysis
Energy Resilience – Is the UK facing a crisis?
Decline of the UK’s domestic refining base.
News
Prax Lindsey refinery set to close with no buyer found
Jobs and energy security at risk as national asset set to close.
News
Certas Energy named official fuel supplier for Tall Ships Races
New fuelling partner appointment will see HVO offered to Tall Ships Races participants.
News
Lindsey refinery collapse sparks urgent industry and government response
Fuel distributors prepared for challenges as UK refining capacity suffers fresh blow.
News
Greenergy proposes to end production at its Immingham biodiesel plant
UK policy lag and subsidised imports blamed for planned closure.
News
Lindsey refinery collapse results in redundancy for more than 100 tanker drivers
Drivers are devastated by the news of job losses due to operational challenges.
Opinion
Net zero logistics progress, but energy planning essential to avoid future demand shocks
Only a collaborative approach to energy planning will ensure demand is met.
News
Cumbrian oil distributor to reopen Carlisle depot as part of expansion
The investment in additional fuel storage is in response to 'a changing marketplace'.
News
Lindsey oil refinery owner Prax Group enters insolvency
Owner of Lindsey oil refinery, Prax group, has entered insolvency proceedings
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – what’s next for net zero?
Ken Cronin on being part of the solution, and contributing to achieving net zero.
News
Why Canada’s environmental zealot will happily leverage the country’s oil to avoid financial havoc
This month’s Portland Report focuses on Canada
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem
Wholesale Price Movements & Price Totem | June 2025
Summary of wholesale price movements for kerosene, gasoil and ULSD May 2025
News
Certas Energy announces seven-figure investment in HVO roll-out
Additional investment will expand HVO availability across additional depots.
News
Tank Storage Association publishes Annual Review of the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector
The Tank Storage Association Annual Review is now in its tenth year.
News
Greenergy expands supply capability in Scotland
Greenergy will increase capacity at the Exolum terminal in Grangemouth, Scotland.
News
Certas Energy invests £1.2m in new Warrington bunker site
Certas Energy breaks ground at new Warrington bunker site, first expansion five years.
News
Fuel sales surge following site improvement and JET rebrand
A competitive fuel offer and new features have driven significant growth.
News
Government confirms Revenue Certainty Mechanism to boost SAF production
A clear signal of Government ambition for sustainable liquid fuels.
News
Industry consolidation continues, driven by acquisitions and private equity
The UK fuel distribution landscape continues to change
Sponsored
ESL Fuels Biofuel Market Update – Q1 2025
The ESL Fuels Q1 2025 biofuels market update is produced in association with Portland Analytics
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – What does ‘be part of the solution’ mean?
Ken Cronin discusses the theme of the UKIFDA Show 2025