All Fuel articles – Page 5
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NewsCertas Energy claims a first with HVO refuelling service
Certas Energy has launched a delivery service of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), claiming it will enable commercial operators to instantly cut up to 90% of their business’ greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsUncertainty means more staycations planned - and more drivers on the road
New data released today by tyre specialist Kwik Fit reveals the impact which uncertainty has had on the UK’s summer travel plans, with more people planning staycations and the majority driving to their destination.
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NewsNew record fuel prices set again at the weekend
A litre of unleaded broke records again when it averaged 191.05ppl on Sunday. Diesel also reached another high point on Saturday with an average price of 199.09ppl.
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NewsHydrogen vehicles to exceed one million globally by 2027, and are necessary EV alternative, says new study
The number of hydrogen vehicles in service globally will exceed one million in 2027, from just over 60,000 in 2022, according to a new study.
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NewsCMA agrees to ‘short and focused’ review of competition in the fuel retail market
The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has agreed to conduct a swift, high-level review of competition in the fuel retail market following a request by the Business and Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng at the weekend.
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NewsMay new car market declines as EV uptake increases 17.7%
New UK car registrations fell -20.6% to 124,394 units in the second weakest May since 1992, after the 2020 pandemic-hit market, as supply shortages continued to hamper new purchases and the fulfilment of existing orders, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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News750,000 EVs now on UK roads, but car ownership falls for second year
The number of vehicles in the UK grew 0.4% to 40,506,971 in 2021, according to new Motorparc data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with more plug-in electric cars, vans, trucks and buses put on Britain’s roads amid highly challenging pandemic and economic conditions.
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NewsTwo men convicted for their part in climate protests at Thurrock oil terminals
Two men have been convicted for their parts in disruption caused by climate protesters at fuel terminals in Thurrock last month.
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NewsRecord sales of second-hand EVs as Q1 used car market increases 5.1%
Sales of second-hand battery electric vehicles (BEVs) enjoyed a record first quarter - up 120.2% - according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsPrices at the pumps fall back slightly during April
April has seen an end to the steep monthly rises in fuel prices in the first quarter of 2022 with fractional declines in the average cost of petrol and diesel, according to the latest RAC Fuel Watch data.
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NewsGasrec renews deal with Reynolds Logistics to deliver biomethane to its refuelling sites
Reynolds Logistics has committed to a renewal of its five-year contract with Gasrec to deliver biomethane to its growing network of refuelling facilities around the UK.
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NewsEV charging high on the agenda as The Forecourt Show enjoys ‘fantastic’ post-Covid return
The issues around electric vehicle charging were high on the agenda at this week’s Forecourt Show, as service station operators and suppliers came out in force to catch up with the latest innovations and developments across the fuel and forecourt sector.
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NewsTwo M25 motorway forecourts beseiged by Just Stop Oil supporters
Two motorway service areas on the M25 were under siege on Thursday by around 35 supporters of Just Stop Oil who blocked access to the sites in support of their demand that the UK government end new oil and gas projects in the UK.
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NewsPoliticians condemn protesters attempting to blockade fuel terminals
Politicians from both the main political parties have attacked the protesters who have been trying to blockade fuel depots in Essex, Hertfordshire and Warwickshire since April 1, leading to sporadic shortages at some forecourts.
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NewsMajority of forecourts unaffected by fuel depot protests, says PRA
The fuel industry has moved to quell suggestions of fuel shortages which could prompt panic-buying in the run-up to Easter.
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NewsProtesters continue action at terminals for eighth day as arrests reach 270
Protesters have attempted to blockade fuel terminals for the eighth successive day and although deliveries are said to be getting through there have been reports of supermarkets running out of diesel and in some cases petrol too, and of long queues of panic buyers in some areas.
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NewsEssex Police make 192 arrests but fuel supplies still being disrupted by protests
All but one fuel terminal in Essex is working normally after police action to clear climate protesters, but forecourts in some areas, including supermarkets, are reported to have run out of some grades of fuel.
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NewsProtesters’ actions prompt return of fuel shortages
Fuel shortages returned to Kent at the weekend thanks to the actions of protesters. Members of Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil have been blocking access to oil terminals in London, Essex, Birmingham and Southampton which have prevented some deliveries getting through to forecourts.
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NewsPhillips 66 makes a trio of appointments in emerging energy
Phillips 66 has announced the promotions of Simon Holt to manager, emerging energy (Europe) and Pezhmon Nassiri as innovation lead.
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NewsGovernment launches consultation to end sale of ‘non’ zero-emission buses, coaches and mini-buses
The government has launched a public consultation seeking views on setting a specific date between 2025 and 2032 for ending the sale of new non-zero-emission (at the tailpipe) buses.