FTA, the only business group representing all of logistics, is thrilled Theresa May has chosen to freeze fuel duty for the ninth year, a move which will greatly benefit the millions of logistics businesses driving the UK economy forward, but also expresses disappointment that rates were not reduced to provide… Read more »
Fuel duty frozen for another year
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that fuel duty is to be frozen for another year. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “As a founding member and funder of campaigning group FairFuelUK, I am pleased that our close collaboration has once again paid off”. In September… Read more »
Fuel Duty rise would put the brakes on those who keep Britain trading, says FTA
Any rise in the level of fuel duty in the autumn Budget would stifle revenues for the government while imposing a direct cost on the businesses driving the UK economy, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business organisation which represents the nation’s logistics industry. According to FTA, the… Read more »
HOYER Petrolog UK announces new fuel distribution agreement with Phillips 66
HOYER is delighted to confirm that Petrolog UK has entered into an agreement to deliver commercial and retail fuels on behalf of Phillips 66 from the fuel supplier’s Bramhall Terminal. Operations Director at HOYER Petrolog UK, Allan Davison, said: “This five year agreement with Phillips 66 provides another important step… Read more »
FPS Responds To Government’s Road To Zero Strategy & Submits Evidence On NRMM & Red Diesel Consultation
Energy trade association, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS), is working hard to highlight the potential impact on the industry of the Government’s strategy to reduce emissions from road transport and red diesel consultation by putting forward its members’ views to The Road to Zero: Next steps towards cleaner road… Read more »
R. Collard’s New Volvo Heavy Hauler is in a league of its own
R. Collard of Eversley near Hook, Hampshire has recently put a new flagship Volvo FH16-750 8×4 Pusher Tag axle Tridem heavy haulage tractor unit into service. The prime mover was supplied by Chris Donnelly, Sales Director at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London’s Croydon dealerpoint and comes with a ‘Globetrotter’… Read more »
Demand for renewable biomethane nearly triples as major brands act to cut carbon
Demand for 100% renewable biomethane CNG fuel has nearly tripled in a year at a trailblazing CNG refuelling station backed by gas network Cadent and operated by CNG Fuels, the companies announced today. Seema Kennedy MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, visited the site in her South… Read more »
One year since review announced, action on red diesel still needed
A year since Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a review into the extent of cheap red diesel used in urban areas, zero emission tech experts at Dearman say proposals urgently need to be brought forward. The call for evidence was announced in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget on 8th March 2017,… Read more »
Miller Oils Ltd announces the acquisition of Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd (FAST)
Millers Oils Ltd, the independent blender and supplier of advanced oils, lubricants and fuel treatments to the automotive (including motorsport and classic), industrial and commercial vehicle sectors, is pleased to announce that the company has acquired 100% of the share capital in Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd (FAST). FAST will continue to operate… Read more »
Insolvency figures underline need for fuel duty cut, says FTA
A dramatic increase in the number of road freight companies going bust highlights the urgent need for a cut in fuel duty to prevent further business failures, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the largest and most active membership association representing the logistics sector. Official figures[i] show the number… Read more »
