Fuel13 hrs agoNew fuel deal secures future of lifeboat serviceThere were fears for the future of Nith Inshore Rescue when a previous agreement ended at short notice.13 hrs ago4 days agoHarbour offers vegetable oil fuel to boat ownersFalmouth Harbour is offering hydrotreated vegetable oil as an alternative to marine diesel.4 days ago7 days ago£100 heating oil payments to start in SeptemberAround 340,000 lower-income households are expected to qualify for the payment.7 days ago22 Aug 2026Taxi drivers urge council to agree 8% fare hikeTaxi fares could rise by 8% to help drivers combat rising fuel prices and the cost of living.22 Aug 20265 Aug 2026UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war beganThe price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fallUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.5 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Petrol station fuel thefts on the riseShailesh Parekh, who owns six forecourts, says thefts are happening "almost every day".4 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war beganIncidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.3 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Clean fuels hub in Shetland secures government fundingThe facility - aiming to train and retain oil and gas workers - could be operational by 2030.28 Jul 2026...
