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Can you use Red Diesel (Gas Oil) in Agricultural Vehicles when Gritting Public Roads?

With over 70 years’ experience in the industry, we’re experts at delivering fuels and lubricants, including red diesel (also known as gas oil) is one of our most popular products, especially during the winter to businesses and homes across the UK. However, as many users of red diesel in vehicles whether that be in farming vehicles or rail transport. one thing is always made clear and that is that even if one of these vehicles is registered for use on public roads, they cannot run on red diesel when doing so.

Local Bury Girl’s Kenya Trip Made Possible with Help from Crown Oil

We’re proud to have been able to make local Bury girl, Laura Barrie’s trip to Kenya possible. In August this year, Laura embarked on a month long, organised expedition through Camp International, that consisted of 50 students split into 2 groups to make the trip more manageable. Throughout the month the students took part in a number of different activities to support local communities and wildlife projects, as well as also experiencing the truly beautiful, yet challenging Africa.

11 Facts About UK Roads That Will Fuel Your Interest

Fasten your seatbelt… We’re about to embark you on a trip around the UK’s roads with 11 pit stops along the way that are sure to fuel your interest with an extraordinary discovery at every stop…

Farm Fuels and Services to Keep Your Farm Running Smoothly

We understand the diverse needs of our farming customers and the valuable role they play in society.  With over 70 years’ experience in the supply of agricultural fuels, lubricants and environmental services, our service in this field is outstanding. Our local drivers, UK-wide depots and wide range of tankers mean we can reach you quickly and in the most remote locations.

Acquisition of Beesley Fuels Creates New Job Opportunities

We’re over the moon to announce our new acquisition of oil company, Beesley Fuels, in a bid to expand our footprint which will improve our already efficient delivery times.

Boomerang Special Needs Sessions a Huge Success

This summer, Boomerang Centre, one of the largest multi-sensory centres in the north-west, ran several free exclusive sessions with the help of funding from Crown Oil.

Crown Oil Supports Charity Boomerang’s Free Special Needs Sessions

Crown Oil is hugely excited to be helping charity Boomerang run four free special needs sessions this summer.

Bury Hospice 5 For £50 Challenge Prizes

Crown Oil are taking part in the 5 for £50 challenge in aid of Bury Hospice. As part of that challenge, members of staff are being offered the chance to enter a prize draw, which will take place on Friday 25th August 2017. Tickets are being sold at £1 per strip.

The Big Bolton And Bury Toy Appeal 2016

Thank you to everybody who donated to this appeal. Please bear in mind that this is an old blog post from 2016 and this appeal is now over. However, there are always many children’s charities and local children’s hospitals who would be grateful for any donations of toys. So please consider contacting them directly if you would like to donate any toys.

Crown Oil Sign Record Breaking Deal With Rochdale AFC

Crown Oil are very excited to announce that they have signed a record-breaking 5-year deal with Rochdale AFC. This deal means Crown Oil will continue to be the sponsor on Rochdale’s kit along while also gaining the naming rights for Spotland Stadium. In the six-figure investment deal which has become the biggest in the history of Rochdale AFC, Spotland Stadium will now be renamed the Crown Oil Arena.