OFTEC today welcomed a decision by the Complaints Committee of the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI) to uphold an earlier complaint regarding misleading energy savings claims made by Calor Gas in its consumer advertising. Despite a ‘request for a …
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A new venture for Nolan Oils
Oxfordshire-based Nolan Oils has expanded with the addition of Sodbury Fuels, a brand new distributorship set up 70 miles away from its own base.Based in Chipping Sodbury near Bristol, the business is headed up by former driver ADR-CPC trainer, Andy …
Read MoreResearch predicts oil price drop will continue
“Oil is becoming more affordable and competitive, and the cheapest option going forward for most off-gas homes” says Jeremy Hawksley New research commissioned by OFTEC and the FPS predicts the price of oil will continue to fall over the next …
Read MoreOil – the only heating fuel where prices have fallen
The price difference between oil and gas has narrowed significantly. Three years ago oil was nearly 60% more expensive than mains gas but now it is just over 12% more expensive, based on using a condensing boiler… Read the full …
Read MoreFalling oil prices…
As oil prices have fallen, the need to streamline production to ensure a sustainable outlook for the oil industry has moved up the agenda. Having just announced 300 job losses in its North Sea operations, BP’s group chief economist Spencer …
Read MoreMen charged after diesel siphoning equipment found
Two men have been charged after three were arrested for going equipped for theft in Aylesbury. The suspects were arrested just after midnight on Thursday in Nether Winchendon. Two suspicious vehicles were reported to have been seen on the driveway …
Read MoreAutumn Statement 2013
This summarises the key announcements affecting logistics that the Chancellor made in his Autumn Statement on 5 December 2013. Government also updated and released its National Infrastructure Plan yesterday; the principal announcement of note was the cancellation of plans to …
Read MoreFreezing weather to last until March
Britain to be stuck under cold front ‘for the next three months’ Forecasters have warned December is set to be colder than average Warning comes as long-term forecasters suggest cold will last until March Britain will have to wrap up …
Read MoreOil distributors aim to raise industry standards with code of practice
The trade association representing most heating oil distributors in the UK and Republic of Ireland, FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers), has launched a Code of Practice and Customer Charter in a bid to raise standards within the oil distribution industry. …
Read MoreSudden Cold Snap Set To Bite Britain
A sudden cold snap is due to start today, November 18th 2013 A sudden cold snap is due to start today, with northern Scotland being the first UK area to be battered by freezing temperatures, forecasters have warned.North-westerly winds whipping …
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