Does Middle East conflict herald a major shift in energy habits?
The Middle East war has forced people to throw many well-laid plans…
Volatility is overriding aspect of April oil and fuel markets: Portland
Oil markets experienced significant volatility in April, with sharp price fluctuations driven…
Fossil diesel and HVO prices in spiral in March as Iran war bites
In March, wholesale UK diesel prices rose significantly from 56.23ppl (excluding duty)…
Insight on how a fuel surcharge could be applied in coach and bus
On Monday 9 March, the price of oil surged to above US$110…
Oil and diesel prices lift in February ahead of March crisis: Portland
In February, wholesale UK diesel rose from 42.71ppl to 47.94ppl (excluding duty),…
Fuel price worry from Iran war already hangs over coach and bus
Many in the industry will be watching events in Iran with a…
Fuel surcharge for coach hirers floated amid diesel price spike
Coach operators may have little choice than to seek a fuel surcharge…
Fossil diesel down and HVO up in December 2025, Portland finds
In December 2025, wholesale UK diesel prices declined from 44.87ppl (excluding duty)…
Slight fossil diesel price rise in July contrasts with large HVO spike
After significant volatility during the previous month, wholesale UK diesel prices stabilised…
Delivered-in bulk diesel average price to five-month low in March
The delivered-in bulk diesel average price dropped to a five-month low of…



















