The repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are causing rapid increases in the cost of fuel across the UK. Against a wider backdrop of high inflation, many people are seeking to save cash as the cost of living soars. Prices threaten to reach all time highs of £2 per litre, leaving… Read more »
Red Diesel: Warning to users to get their tanks in order
National waste management experts CSG have issued a warning to users of red diesel to ensure any surplus fuel in storage tanks is collected and disposed of correctly, to avoid heavy fines. From 1 April 2022, rebated fuels such as red diesel are no longer permitted for most industry sectors,… Read more »
Five point fuel plan issued by FleetCheck as petrol and diesel prices reach record levels
A five point plan to control spending on petrol and diesel has been issued by FleetCheck as prices reach record levels in the wake of the Ukraine invasion. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software company, said that fleets should adopt some form of strategy because it appeared the… Read more »
Pallet-Track’s Caroline Green Makes Call For Fuel Duty Cut
The chief executive of a Wolverhampton logistics company says government support for hauliers is urgently needed in the face of spiralling fuel costs and will be the difference between them making and losing money. Pallet-Track’s Caroline Green has called for a cut to fuel duty and a delay in the… Read more »
Cut Diesel Duty to Protect UK Economy, Logistics UK Urges Goverment
Sky high fuel prices are placing an unstainable burden on UK businesses and the government must introduce atemporary reduction in diesel fuel duty to protect the economy, according to one of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK. Writing to Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, ahead of the… Read more »
Cold transport braced for diesel price hike
Virtually all temperature-controlled operators are facing massive cost increases when the treasury’s controversial initiative to claw back funds from an already over-stretched transport sector comes into play next month on April 1st. Graham Usher, Managing Director of Hultsteins, the hydraulic refrigeration and electric generator manufacturer, offers some advice and suggests… Read more »
World’s Largest Biomethane Refuelling Station Opens in Avonmouth, Supporting Major Brands to Reach Net Zero Targets and Cut Costs
Site can refuel up to 80 HGVs per hour, capable of cutting 70,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year. The station will support major brands already running HGV fleets on renewable biomethane, including Lidl, Royal Mail, Amazon and Warburtons. New site will enable low-carbon deliveries across the South West and… Read more »
UK Fuels Launches Money-Saving Fuel Card to Help Fleets Manage Rising Costs
Crewe, UK, 28 February 2022 – UK Fuels has launched a money-saving fuel card in response to rising fuel prices. The Fleetone card gives guaranteed discounts of up to 10 pence per litre on both diesel and unleaded fuel, providing a game-changing solution for fleets of all types and sizes…. Read more »
Allison Transmission specified for UK’s first hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicle
ABERDEEN, UK – February 2022 – An Allison fully automatic transmission has been specified for the UK’s first refuse collection vehicle (RCV) with a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. Aberdeen City Council’s decision to couple a 250 kW Hyzon electric motor to an Allison 3000 Series™ transmission in conjunction with a… Read more »
bp acquires c. 29% stake in major UK provider of biomethane for heavy goods vehicles, Gasrec
Gasrec builds, owns and operates biomethane refueling stations for heavy goods vehicles bp acquires 28.57% stake in Gasrec and will supply renewable biomethane The investment expands bp’s global portfolio of renewable gas production and distribution assets bp has acquired a 28.57% stake in Gasrec, the UK’s largest dual provider… Read more »
