Category: My Business News and Views

The oil tank regulations apply to any business or individual storing large quantities of oil. For businesses, this means an oil storage container with a capacity of over 200 litres.

In line with changes announced by the UK Government, from 1st April 2022 some Certas Energy customers will no longer be able to use rebated red diesel (gas oil) to power their plant, vehicles and equipment. Non-exempt businesses will therefore need to select alternatives to red diesel for use from 1st April 2022, such as […]

Order your gas oil today Important Notice: Gas oil tax legislation changed on 1 April 2022. Please see the latest Certas Energy statement  for a summary of the updated gas oil tax legislation and its impact on industries. Welcome to Certas Energy’s guide to gas oil (red diesel). Here you’ll find out everything you need […]

If your job involves fuel-related procurement, supply chain operations, category management or corporate social responsibility, this might be worth a read. For businesses like our client Garic, identifying opportunities to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its fuel-related operations is understandably appealing – especially in a commercial environment where margins are already tight. […]

At Certas Energy, we are UK’s largest diesel fuel distributor. For the last 40 years we’ve helped supply businesses across a range of industries, ensuring fuel needs are maintained and supporting continuous business performance. Our customers trust Certas Energy as they need a reliable diesel supply to fuel a mixed range of business-critical vehicles and […]

Updated: 24 March 2021 In the March 2021 budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed upcoming changes to tax relief for off-road – or ‘red’ – diesel. These changes, first announced in late 2019 and consulted upon by government in 2020, will result in the removal of the entitlement to tax relief for some sectors […]

As temperatures start to drop, it can be easy to forget to monitor the health of a fuel supply. Neglecting to give your fuel supply the treatment it needs during the winter months could lead to added costs and productivity disruptions. Maximising the benefits of storing bulk fuel is dependent on keeping stocks healthy over […]

Farmers face different challenges throughout the year when it comes to operating and maintaining agricultural equipment, and winter is no exception. Preparation is key to keeping farms moving in harsh conditions and making sure everything is ready to leap into action when spring arrives. To avoid the costly disruption caused by winter weather, we’ve outlined […]

Two Farms, One Challenge Home Farm Nacton is Red Tractor and LEAF marque certified, with strong sustainability and quality credentials. It is an organic and conventional vegetable farm near Ipswich, cropping 1,170 hectares on the historic Orwell Park Estate, as well as contracting partner farms comprising 814 hectares. Home Farm Nacton receives deliveries of up […]

Portico, a deep water cargo terminal owned by Portsmouth City Council and based within Portsmouth International Port, is taking action to minimise its impact on local air quality by powering its cargo handling operations with a low emission alternative fuel. The business is working with Certas Energy – the nation’s leading independent distributor of fuels […]