Category: My Business News and Views

24th March 2023.  Following the Spring Budget 2023, a number of measures have been introduced by the government to support kerosene and Therma35 heating oil users. Companies can now get support with their heating bills and have until Friday 28th April 2023 to apply for top-up payments. Furthermore, it has been announced that rebated kerosene […]

The case for farm fuel security has never been stronger. According to the rural insurer NFU Mutual, reports of diesel thefts more than doubled in 2022, fuelled by the cost of living crisis and rising pump prices. The latest NFU Mutual claims figures show the cost of diesel theft rose to a record £886,197 in […]

Certas Energy has underlined its commitment to a lower emissions future by expanding its sustainable solutions offering. The UK’s leading fuel and lubricants distributor has acquired Preston-based Freedom Heat Pumps as part of its energy transition roadmap. Heat pumps are considered more viable and environmentally friendly than alternatives, such as hybrid heating systems. Rather than […]

From preventing contamination and mitigating the risk of fuel theft, to staying stocked up and maintaining the quality of fuel, there are a number of considerations when it comes to fuel storage on farms. And as fuel-related farm activity slows down for autumn, now is the time to make sure your supply stays safe, secure […]

Certas Energy have been busy converting a number of customer properties to liquid renewable fuel for off-grid home heating as part of the Future Ready Fuels Project Joining the second phase of the fossil fuel replacement demonstration project with UKIFDA, OFTEC and 16 fuel distributors as they have collectively commit to convert 200 homes and […]

There’s no denying that transport and logistics is a mile a minute industry. Faced with demanding delivery schedules, ongoing driver shortages and growing pump price volatility, preparation is pivotal in ensuring a productive and profitable fleet. With the right products, you can cut unnecessary downtime and keep your vehicles running smoothly and efficiently all year […]

We know life on the farm is busy, and it can be easy for fuel safety and security to be pushed down the priority list – but it’s important not to let standards slip. Here we shine a spotlight on fuel safety and security and outlining steps on how to mitigate risk, so you can […]

Come rain or shine, farmers rely on their machinery to operate at peak performance at all times – and this is especially true during harvest. With an abundance of crops to harvest and only a short time to do so, every moment counts. Fear not! There are some essential – but often overlooked – products […]

On 1st April 2022, the regulations around the use of red diesel — also known as tractor diesel — changed. It is no longer be permitted for use in certain ways, and by specific industries. For the most part, the agricultural industry is unaffected by red diesel duty equalisation and farmers can carry on using […]

The deadline may have come and gone – but if you are still unsure about how red diesel duty reform affects you and your business, don’t worry. We are here to help. Duty equalisation is the biggest change that the fuel industry has seen in decades, and we are committed to supporting our customers through […]