fuel and fuel cards
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Fleet Industry News 27 Nov 2019Updated: HMRC publishes new advisory fuel rates (AFRs) from December 1
HMRC cuts AFR rates for diesel cars with an engine size of 1,600cc or less.
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Fleet Industry News 11 Nov 2019Energy audit deadline looms for large corporates
Businesses are reminded they have one month to measure energy consumption, including fleet operations, as part of the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).
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Fleet Industry News 6 Nov 2019Bristol City Council cabinet approves diesel ban
A diesel ban has moved a step closer in Bristol after the cabinet approved the plan yesterday (Tuesday, November 5).
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Fleet Industry News 6 Nov 2019Asda ‘cheapest’ for fuel in October, says RAC
Asda was the cheapest supermarket for both petrol and diesel in October, data from RAC Fuel Watch shows.
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Fleet Industry News 11 Oct 2019Shell launches carbon offsetting scheme for fuel card customers
Shell has launched a carbon offsetting scheme allowing fleets to offset the CO2 emissions from their fuel purchases.
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Fleet Industry News 4 Oct 2019Road pricing ‘ideal solution’ to plug tax shortfall
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says the Government should consider road pricing and overhaul the company car tax regime.
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General News 3 Oct 2019Diesel prices up slightly in September, says RAC
Diesel pump prices rose by one-third of a pence per litre across the UK last month, following fears that the refinery fires in Saudi Arabia would lead to increases.
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Fleet Industry News 25 Sep 2019Pay for EV charging on new Allstar fuel card
The new Allstar One Electric card, from Allstar Business Solutions, aims to support fleet customers switching to full electric or hybrid company vehicles.
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Environment News 18 Sep 2019Nissan and EDF Group to develop EV smart charging
Nissan and EDF have signed a deal to work together on developing smart charging solutions, known as vehicle to grid (V2G), for electric vehicles (EVs).
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Guest opinion 17 Sep 2019Why fleets must look at alternative methods of power generation
By Thomas Newby, chief operating officer (field and installation) at Tonik Energy
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Fleet Industry News 16 Sep 2019Company car tax change prompts surge of interest in EVs
Arrival of new models to further boost demand, but concerns are raised over lack of availability.
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Environment News 11 Sep 2019
Speedy Fuels wants tax break for biofuels
The fuels and lubricants supplier says UK should mirror Sweden’s approach to switch from fossil fuels to biofuels to help meet the UK's net-zero carbon target.
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Fleet Industry News 29 Aug 2019HMRC publishes new advisory fuel rates (AFRs) from September 1
HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), to come into force from September 1.
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Fleet Industry News 27 Aug 2019
Fleets could benefit as PM considers cutting fuel duty
Reports suggest the Prime Minister is considering cutting fuel duty by 2p per litre (ppl) ahead of leaving the EU.
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Environment News 27 Aug 2019Flying taxis and freight-carrying drones receive Government cash
Funding of up to £300 million has been announced to develop a range of new technologies, including flying taxis and freight-carrying drones.
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Fleet Industry News 22 Aug 2019MPs want fewer vehicles on UK roads
Science and Technology Committee also calls for a ban on new ‘conventional’ petrol and diesel vehicles, including hybrids, by 2035, at the latest.
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Environment News 15 Aug 2019EV charging locations surpass number of fuel stations
There are now 9,300 EV charging locations compared to 8,400 fuel stations – almost 1,000 more public places to charge electric cars than there are fuel stations.
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General News 14 Aug 2019Increase fuel duty and VED for diesel cars, says think tank
The Government should end its freeze on fuel duty and introduce a surcharge on diesel in a bid to improve air quality, says a Conservative think tank.
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Manufacturer News 5 Aug 2019Fleet and business new car registrations fall in July
SMMT claims that political and economic uncertainty, and confusion over future Government policy on different fuel types, is damaging business confidence.
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Fleet Industry News 5 Aug 2019
Pump price warning as value of pound slips
New data from the RAC shows that both diesel and petrol prices increased during July as the pound lost 3% on the dollar.
