Diesel Pumps Could ‘Run Dry’, Says RAC
Britain’s diesel pumps could “run dry” because of a growing dependence on foreign fuel, according to the RAC Foundation. The motoring research group said diesel demand had been rising for decades, but UK refineries were struggling to cope. There were 11 million diesel cars on the road last year, compared with just 1.6 million in […]
Fuel theft: How to protect yourself
Despite plummeting fuel prices in the UK, fuel theft remains a prevalent issue in the UK. In Cornwall, one man has reported that his boat has been emptied of fuel twice within a seven week period when docked in a private harbour. The theft victim said that although the first incident was an inconvenience, the […]
‘Weather Bomb’ Hits UK: Oil Tank Maintenance Tips
With high winds and heavy rain covering the UK, heating oil users are warned to look after their tanks. The current weather can have a number of nasty consequences: Tanks can become dislodged by flooding or high winds. This can potentially lead to an oil spill and in a flooded area the oil will be […]
OFTEC Warns Public of Winter Oil Thefts
OFTEC, the trading body for the oil fired heating Industry has warned oil users to secure their tanks and be on the watch, as the winter season approaches and oil thefts increase. With the decrease in temperature that comes with the colder autumn and winter months, there also comes an increase in the theft of […]