All Fuel articles – Page 10
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NewsMotor industry slams changes to EV grants scheme
The motor industry has slammed the government’s changes to its grants scheme for electric cars, vans and trucks which now excludes more expensive vehicles and reduces the grant by £500.
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NewsForecourts will evolve as ‘mobility hubs’, says new UKPIA report
The role of the UK’s forecourts in acting as hubs for ”road transport re-energising” will remain as the UK transport sector evolves, according to a new report from the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA).
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NewsBP and VW join forces to boost ultra-fast EV charging across Europe
Volkswagen and BP are to work together on extending and speeding up the deployment of ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities at BP retail sites across the UK, Germany and elsewhere in Europe.
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NewsBusinesses in South-West urged to check security of fuel after a major theft
Businesses in Devon and Cornwall that hold or store fuel are being urged by police to review their security after a major theft of diesel.
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AnalysisE10 PETROL: The introduction of E10 and your wider forecourt strategy
Mark Griffiths, head of business development, Adler and Allan, supplier of environmental risk services, explains the maintenance impact of E10, and how the grade changes could affect your wider site operation.
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New study advocates use of renewable fuels to speed up ‘road to zero’
A new study by Zemo Partnership (formerly LowCVP) shows how the widespread adoption of high-blend renewable fuels (HBRF) can speed up decarbonisation in road transport and support the UK’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050.
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NewsAverage pump prices up 3ppl in February after fourth consecutive monthly rise
The average price of fuel on the UK’s forecourts rose by 3p a litre in February, according to data from RAC Fuel Watc
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NewsSFO charges former biodiesel trader with fraud and money laundering
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged biodiesel trader Gianni Rivera with fraud and money laundering in connection with its investigation concerning the sustainable fuel sector.
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NewsE10 petrol set for September launch
The Department for Transport has confirmed that E10 will become the standard petrol grade available on UK forecourts from September 2021. E5 petrol will still be available to consumers as the super grade.
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AnalysisPIPELINE: Tight fuel supply outweighs demand
Low refinery runs and firm export demand have tightened European road fuel supply this winter, even as strict Covid-19 travel restrictions returned. European refineries responded to the return of Covid restrictions by slashing runs on an unprecedented level.
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NewsNew Bio-LNG refuelling station installed at food distribution business
A new Bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) refuelling station has been installed by one of the UK’s largest food distribution businesses, Reed Boardall.
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NewsAutomatic car washes can remain open in new Tier 4-restricted areas
Automatic car washes (ACWs) will be allowed to operate according to the new Tier 4 restrictions which came into force on Sunday (December 20).
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NewsUKPIA calls for strong government commitment to enable ‘just’ transition to Net Zero
The UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) is calling for a strong commitment from government to work with industry to develop energy policies that support economic recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, while laying the important foundations for a just transition to Net-Zero.
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NewsCNG Fuels agrees partnership to provide £80m funding for nationwide network
Foresight Group is providing an initial £80
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NewsHyundai and Ineos join forces to drive hydrogen economy
Hyundai Motor Company and Ineos have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to explore new opportunities to accelerate the global hydrogen economy.
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NewsStand by for a rise in ‘glamper-vanning staycationers’ this winter
Fuel retailers should expect to see more camper vans and caravans on their forecourts this winter as Brits look for inventive ways to ’staycation’ with loved ones during the colder months of COVID-19, leading to a rise in ’glampervanning’.
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NewsCWA requests confirmation on car-wash lockdown
The Petrol Retailers’ Association has requested government confirmation on the status of car washing during the forthcoming lockdown, following its inclusion in a list of ‘non-essential services’ published over the weekend.
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NewsAberdeen celebrates arrival of ‘world’s first’ hydrogen-powered double-decker bus
Aberdeen City Council is showcasing the city as a trailblazer in hydrogen technologies with the unveiling today of what it claims is the world’s first hydrogen-powered double decker bus.
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NewsEsso launches high-octane premium fuel - Synergy Supreme+ 99
Esso has announced the launch of its first 99 Octane fuel – Synergy Supreme+ 99. The new premium fuel will be available on forecourts nationwide from October 14, with the exception of 140 sites in the north west, which won’t have supply until next year. The high-spec fuel fills a gap at the top end of Esso’s forecourt fuel line-up and gives retailers a product to challenge Shell’s V-Power unleaded. Currently the highest-spec Esso fuel available to the motorist is 97 RON.
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AnalysisPRA safety warning over EV charger plan
As pressure grows to ban sales of new internal combustion engine and hybrid cars by 2030, the PRA has injected a note of realism about EV chargers on forecourts.