A trade association has called for government action to prevent net zero investments from leaving the UK, citing the need for carbon policies to retain investment

UKPIA has called on the government to promote all types of zero emission vehicles, including e-fuels

The UK Government wants to find out if its current system for oil storage is efficient enough or if Britain needs an alternative model. DECC launched a new consultation for the future of the UK’s oil stocking system yesterday to get different views on whether the UK should have a system similar to that of […]

Policy must change if EU member states are to create a stable future for the oil refining industry. These were the words of the UK Petroleum Industry Association which claims major challenges face the oil refining sector in the UK and Europe. Speaking yesterday in Amsterdam Chris Hunt, Director General of UKPIA said: “If the […]

Fuel supplies to filling stations should be back to normal before the Easter holiday, the UKPIA trade association said today. The group said its members were confident normal levels would be reached, but they also urged motorists to avoid more panic buying. Chris Hunt, Director General at UKPIA said: “Supplies of fuel to filling stations […]

A major UK oil refinery in Essex is under threat of closure after news broke that its parent oil company Petroplus announced it would file for bankruptcy. Should the plant shut down commentators say London’s supplies could be dangerously low and many jobs could be lost. The plant, which processes 175,000 barrels of crude oil […]