The trade association for the liquid fuels distribution industry UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) whose members supply not only heating oil for homes and businesses but also fuel for agriculture, construction, road transport, marine fuels and importantly fuel for back-up generators for hospitals, schools, care homes and data… Read more »
FairFuelUK’s reaction to the General Election Exit Poll
“37m motorists, van drivers and truckers are heaving a huge sigh of relief, that a new Conservative led significant majority Government means no fuel duty hike for the foreseeable future. In fact, as a result, the pound has rocketed which means pump prices should fall significantly. Most of the other… Read more »
Safe Loading Pass Scheme extended to cover Liquefied Petroleum Gases
FTA has today (27 November 2019) announced that the Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) is to be extended to cover Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) from 1 January 2020. From this date, any vehicle wishing to load LPG at participating terminals must be inspected under the SLPS when their existing pass… Read more »
FTA response to Bristol City Council’s clean air proposals
In response to the lack of clarity regarding Bristol City Council’s clean air proposals, Chris Yarsley, FTA’s Policy Manager for the South West of England, comments: “As the voice of the UK logistics industry, FTA is calling for Bristol City Council to clarify its proposals on the new hybrid Clean… Read more »
CNG Fuels will use manure to offer first Net Zero fuel for HGVs
CNG Fuels today announced plans to become the UK’s first supplier of carbon neutral fuel for HGVs, using manure to help fleet operators achieve Net Zero emissions. The company is also consulting on how its network of refuelling stations can best accommodate low-carbon hydrogen and battery electric technologies for HGVs,… Read more »
Trade Association urges Labour Party to consider liquid biofuels following Thirty by 2030 report
With the publication of Labour’s ‘Thirty by 2030′ report, trade association UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), is disappointed that the report contains no reference to biofuels in their future home bioenergy mix and are concerned that a focus on the electrification of heating could increase fuel poverty across… Read more »
Certas Energy HGV refuelling bunker opens in Northamptonshire’s Golden Triangle
Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent supplier of fuels and lubricants, recently opened its latest HGV refuelling bunker site at the popular Red Lion Truckstop, a fixture of Northamptonshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’ of logistics for over 30 years. The official opening ceremony will take place on Friday 11th October, and will… Read more »
UK businesses concerned about transition to alternative fuels
Allstar Business Solutions, the UK’s leading fuel management company, has revealed (18 September) that nearly 88% of fleet industry experts believe that reducing emissions should be a priority. According to the research, businesses are also concerned about embracing future business/trend requirements with three fifths (60%) of fleet operators believing that transitioning to alternative fuels (AF)… Read more »
AS 24 network is growing
Things are changing in AS 24! In the last few months the AS 24 team have been working on the expansion of their network in the UK to better support you on the road. AS 24 are proud to announce that the company’s expansion and becoming one of the market… Read more »
The future of diesel
UK Haulier partner K&S McKenzie Ltd. have published a fascinating opinion piece all about what the future holds for diesel fuel. We share this article with UK Haulier readers, here. In the 1890s Rudolf Diesel invented an efficient compression-ignition internal combustion engine, an engine that bears his name to this… Read more »
