MAN Truck & Bus MD welcomes freeze on fuel duty
Simon Elliott, managing director of MAN Truck & Bus UK, says he welcomes the announcement by Chancellor George Osborne of a freeze on fuel duty for a further year. “Falling fuel prices have played...
View ArticleState Oil Group acquires Harvest Energy with Clydesdale Bank support
State Oil Group has completed the acquisition of Harvest Energy and Harvest Energy Aviation to significantly increase its share of the UK’s road fuel provision, in a deal part funded by Clydesdale...
View ArticleKeep on vanning?
Reactions will vary to the news that the UK van population is growing. The traditional pejorative comments about ‘white van man’ can be ignored, but any knee-jerking about more traffic delays will be...
View ArticleHoyer Petrolog UK signs new deal with Esso
Hoyer Petrolog has been awarded a new three year contract by Esso to cover its UK delivery business for Tesco Express (Alliance). The contract to June 2019 also covers Esso’s industrial and wholesale...
View ArticleFTA-funded report proves low fuel prices boost economy
A new report part-funded by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) proves that lower petrol and diesel prices throughout 2015 have given the UK economy a huge boost. 2` The study commissioned by...
View ArticleESL Fuels targets hauliers with new Ultra Diesel launch
Four years after its purchase of the ex BP Castrol oil terminal in Stanlow and, following a multi-million pound capital investment programme at the Ellesmere Port plant, ESL Fuels is set to directly...
View ArticleOpportunity missed by Chancellor in Autumn Statement – says FTA
Responding to the Autumn Statement announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer last week – the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said that the decision not to reduce fuel duty was a missed...
View ArticleSupermarket diesel cuts is good news for industry
News that supermarkets are slashing forecourt prices of diesel has been described as ‘good news for industry’ by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) today. Four of the UK’s major supermarkets...
View ArticleLeadership in Carbon Reduction Award launched by FTA
The LCRS Leadership in Carbon Reduction Award sponsored by Bridgestone has been launched by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) today. The Award aims to recognise companies who are making carbon...
View ArticleDon’t Miss The Fuel Oil Event Of The Year FPS EXPO 2016
More new names have booked for FPS EXPO 2016, the largest annual event for people working in the oil and fuel distribution industry, including Wincanton, Suttons Group, TIP Trailer Services UK Ltd,...
View ArticleFTA tells Chancellor that fuel duty cut would protect UK economy
In its pre-Budget submission to the Chancellor, FTA has told George Osborne that a reduction in fuel duty would make an important contribution towards protecting the UK economy. Writing to Mr Osborne...
View ArticleBudget wishes from the Trade Association for the Oil Heating Industry
FPS, the trade association for the oil distribution industry in the UK and Republic of Ireland, has written to the Chancellor George Osborne in the run up to the March budget urging him to keep fuel...
View ArticleRHA plea to Osborne, “Don’t Hike Fuel Duty”
The Road Haulage Association will be holding its breath tomorrow (Wednesday 16 March) when the Chancellor delivers his 2016 Spring Budget. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “The...
View ArticleFuel Duty freeze: good but not great
Whilst the Chancellor’s announcement to freeze fuel in today’s Budget has been welcomed by the FTA it has also expressed disappointment that he did not take the opportunity to reduce fuel duty –...
View ArticleFedEx releases 2016 Global Citizenship Report
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced this week the online release of its 2016 Global Citizenship Report (GCR), which details the company’s commitment to connect the world in responsible and resourceful...
View ArticleFTA helps drivers stay one step ahead in France
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is helping drivers plan ahead with live updates on the fuel shortages in France thanks to the country’s English-speaking newspaper Connexion France. Up to half...
View ArticleMillbrook supports Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership as it launches new...
Transport Minister announces new accreditation scheme for retrofit fuel-saving and low carbon vehicle technologies Millbrook has been a long-time supporter of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership...
View ArticleFTA says new Green Truck Fund will help freight decarbonise
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says a new Green Truck Fund announced today by Transport Minister Andrew Jones MP will support the freight sector in reducing carbon emissions. The £15 million...
View ArticleKeyfuels network surpasses 2000 sites
Keyfuels, the UK’s leading fuel management provider for larger commercial vehicle fleet operators, has expanded its network, which now boasts over 2000 sites. Operating the largest multi-brand network...
View ArticleNew Allstar application helps drivers navigate their way to discount diesel
Allstar, the UK’s market leader in providing fuel card solutions, has launched a new mobile application called ‘co-pilot’ to help drivers locate and benefit from its 7,600 plus sites. Launching...
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