Crown Oil News & Updates

Sustainability is no Longer an Option Climate change and environmental sustainability are becoming increasingly important in the minds of the modern consumer. Not only this but the UK government is set to bring forward its target for reducing emissions by almost 15 years, with a mission to reduce 78% of carbon emissions by 2035.

Alternative fuels such as HVO fuel have so far been overlooked in the government’s plan to reduce harmful emissions to net zero. We look at the drawbacks of some of the current sustainable routes being explored and delve into the benefits of switching to clean-burning, low emission fuels.

We are excited that our HVO tanker has been crowned Tanker of the Year by Fuel Oil News; Brand new to our fuel tanker fleet in 2020, our Crown HVO tanker is one of a kind, dedicated to delivering our advanced renewable fuel across the nation.

We hope to see you at the event. Join us to learn all there is to know about the advanced renewable fuel that is paving the way to a cleaner future.

We’re excited to announce our latest acquisition of Stockport-based fuel supplier, Star Oil.  Joining sister brands Speedy Fuels, Beesley Fuels, Cooke Fuels, Ingoe Oils, and Birlem Fuels, Star Oil is in good company. As part of the acquisition, the newest edition to our family will continue to trade as Star Oil, giving us a greater presence in the North West area.

The UK government has proposed a red diesel ban from the 1st April 2022 for many sectors to help reduce the impact that fossil fuels have on the planet. So what will this mean for you? Will you be eligible for using red diesel from this date or will you have to instead use white diesel or green fuels like Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil?

If your business relies on diesel fuel, fuel contamination caused by water, dust and dirt and microbes (diesel bug) can cause major problems. Unsure what to look for? Download our Tank maintenance checklist.

The rules and regulations surrounding the use of red diesel in UK boats have been under scrutiny for several years. We’re all patiently waiting in anticipation of the outcome, but in the meantime, we thought we should discuss recent developments and where we’re currently at, including sailors being consulted about the planned red diesel ban and Brussel’s recent decision to continue to allow sailors to use red diesel with the full 100% duty.

Crown Oil has been supplying haulage firms around the UK with road diesel, red diesel for refrigerated trucks and AdBlue for their fleets for over 70 years. So with our haulage customers in mind, we’ve taken a look into just how vital the sector is to the UK economy. Don’t freight… this isn’t meant to be a professor’s analysis!

Data centres are the factories of the digital age, forming an essential part of the national data infrastructure. But despite their growing importance, these titans of information are under substantial pressure to reduce a data centre’s environmental impact. A shift from fossil fuels to alternative fuels is inevitable. Click to find out how to reduce your data centre’s greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining optimum efficiency.