fuel and fuel cards
Latest News6 Feb 2017Fuel prices hit two year high in January
Fuel prices in the UK have continued to rise since the start of the year, with the average cost of unleaded reaching 120p per litre and diesel hitting 121.7p per litre.
- Truck News24 Jan 2017
New 24h truck refuelling site opens at Port of Liverpool
Certas Energy has opened its new HGV refuelling site at the Port of Liverpool.
Van News10 Jan 2017Arval trials calculate increase in fuel consumption as payload increases
An increase in fuel consumption of more than 20% between an unladen panel van and the same vehicle with 75% of its maximum payload has been recorded in trials by Arval.
Van News24 Nov 2016Fuel duty freeze welcomed but cut would have more impact, says FTA
FTA says a cut would have boosted Britain’s economy by putting money in people’s pockets and reducing costs for transport operators.
- Latest News1 Sep 2016
UK Fuels launches variable cost fuel card
UK fuels is launching a new fuel card aimed at giving fleet operators better cost control through 'clear and transparent' pricing.
- Cost Initiatives26 May 2016
Aerodynamics or lose weight: which is best?
We investigate the van and truck body options for fleets who want to make big fuel savings
- Latest News8 Mar 2016
FTA tells chancellor that fuel duty cut would protect UK economy
The Freight Transport Association has told George Osborne that a reduction in fuel duty would make an important contribution towards protecting the UK economy.
Latest News15 Jan 2016Moto offers AdBlue from the pump at all HGV filling stations
Moto Hospitality can now offer AdBlue from the pump at all 44 of its HGV forecourts across the UK.
Truck News6 Jan 2016Transpoco launches telematics system with automated analysis
Transpoco has launched a new telematics system that combines data from fleet suppliers and offers automated analysis.
Latest News30 Nov 2015ESL Fuels targets commercial fleet operators with new Ultra Diesel launch
ESL Fuels is targeting commercial fleet transport operators with the launch of its new Ultra Diesel fuel product.
Latest News23 Nov 2015Updated: Low fuel prices boost economy, new report from FTA shows
Freight Transport Association says a report it part-funded has shown that lower petrol and diesel prices throughout 2015 have given the economy a huge boost.
- Latest News9 Nov 2015
FTA calls on chancellor to address skills shortage and fuel duty in Autumn Statement
Cutting fuel duty and investing in training and driver facilities should be a priority for the chancellor in his Autumn Statement, says the FTA.
Latest News25 Jun 2015Volvo Trucks certify HVO synthetic diesel for all engines
Volvo Trucks has approved renewable synthetic diesel HVO for all its Euro 5 engines and are preparing certifications for Euro 6 after extensive field testing.
Truck News29 May 2015Wirth Research uses motorsport technology for HGV drag reduction
Wirth Research has announced the launch of its all-new motorsport-inspired WR AeroKit for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
- Latest News21 May 2015
Fuel duty hikes are still off-limits for Chancellor, warns FTA
The FTA has issued a warning to its members that the Chancellor could announce increases in fuel duty in his Budget Statement on July 8.
Truck News11 May 2015Fuel Card Services accredited as FORS associate
Fuel Card Services have been accredited as a FORS associate.
Van News2 Apr 2015Pro-align launches Hunter commercial vehicle wheel alignment product in UK
Pro-align launches Hunter commercial vehicle wheel alignment product in UK, which aims to help fleets reduce running and maintenance costs
Truck News31 Mar 2015Two-year truck demonstration trial reveals ultra biofuel delivers 'significant' environmental benefits
C2G Ultra Biofuel has exceeded expectations in terms of cost, carbon savings and substitution rates in a two-year low carbon truck demonstration.
Van News27 Feb 2015Incentivise fleets to adopt Euro 6 vans, urges SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is arguing for fleets to be incentivised to adopt cleaner, Euro 6 diesel vans.
Van News18 Jun 2014HomeServe vans go the ‘extra-mile’ thanks to fuel-saving technology
New fuel-saving technology is being installed into Walsall-based HomeServe’s fleet of light commercial vehicles.
