11th November 2024
Ford Fuels are RDCO APPROVED: 31223703. Controlled Oils are fuel products that are monitored by HMRC as they have less duty compared to non-controlled fuel such as ULSD, Petrol and Lubricants...
24th October 2024
Will Fuel Duty Be Going Up On 30th October? With the Chancellor reportedly needing to find £40bn through tax increases or budget cuts, will there be an increase in fuel duty?...
24th September 2024
Anti Wax is formulated to improve the cold flow and handling properties of diesel and gas oil. FEATURES: 1/Boosts the fuel’s resistance to waxing. 2/Allows operation at colder temperatures...
10th September 2024
Ford Fuels are now a member of the Zemo Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme. The Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) is an initiative designed and managed by Zemo Partnership. The Scheme...
9th September 2024
British farming contributes £122 billion to the British economy each year as well as creating 3.8 million jobs. But that's not all. British farmers have a vital role to play in protecting and enhancing the great...
5th July 2024
We find ourselves in the last six months of the year in a current dry period. What seemed like endless days of rain have lifted for the time being. Silage season is in full swing...
11th June 2024
Last month, Neil Priscott’s Cystic Fibrosis Trust charity cricket helped raise over £13,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has worked closely with Neil’s family since the...
11th June 2024
We were proud to help sponsor this event for Craven Hunt Pony Club Show at Sparsholt Equine. A huge well done to all the Craven Hunt Pony Club members who took part in the show...
25th April 2024
After the winter break, everything is about to get busy with the spring season. The weather hasn’t exactly been on anyone’s side. We’ve had almost nine months of stop-start rain in the South-West which has hampered the start of the normal...
1st March 2024
Benefits of Going Paperless: Efficiency: Paperwork no longer needs to be organized and tracked manually. Convenient Access: Access your information anytime, anywhere. Environmental-Friendly...
8th January 2024
With ever changing (and increasing) insurance stipulations our drivers are trained in the importance of assessing and minimising risk with every delivery they undertake. Therefore, on occasion...
4th September 2023
The site now stocks HVO Renewable fuel, and is open 24/7. We’re very pleased to report that we have just completed work on the rebranding of our petrol station at North Petherton in Bridgewater...
31st August 2023
Did You Know we now offer a Renewable Fuel. Over the coming months we will be increasing the number of our vehicles that are fuelled with Renewable Diesel as it is very important to us that our business is sustainable....
30th August 2023
We mentioned in our last newsletter about the crude oil production cuts OPEC had made in April, and what effect we were expecting them to have on the market. We now have the answer - and...
1st August 2023
You can now purchase TotalEnergies Quartz Boxes from Ford Fuels. Check out the available range HERE. Advantages of our Quartz Box. Compared to the traditional 20-L rigid plastic cans the advantages...
28th July 2023
There has recently been widespread news about an increased number of diesel bug issues within Gas Oil tanks. Diesel bugs are created by condensation or outside influence getting inside the tank...
28th July 2023
The market recently has been dictated by the OPEC+ cuts that have taken place throughout the year. This has meant that the oil prices going into August are the highest they have been for the past...
10th July 2023
Ford Fuels will soon be introducing TotalEnergies Quartz Boxes to our catalogue of products. Quartz Box, a brand-new solution for workshops. Professionals are confronted daily with various operational issues..
20th June 2023
We’re very pleased to report that we have been working with Glastonbury Festival this year to ensure that their power needs will be met by renewable energy and renewable fuels, eliminating the need to rely on fossil...
1st June 2023
Timsbury Cricket Club are proud to be putting on a charity fundraiser in memory of Richard Ford and Jer Thompson, two men who gave so much to the local village club and community. The day will involve...
1st June 2023
For over 50 years we’ve delivered heating oil, red diesel and petrol to farms across the West Country and South Wales. We know that fuel is essential to farmers’ ability to work effectively...
26th May 2023
We were proud to help sponsor this event for Craven Hunt Pony Club Show at Sparsholt Equine. A huge well done to all the Craven Hunt Pony Club members who took part in the show...
22nd May 2023
May is finally here and things are starting to get busy on our Red Diesel side of the business. We are raring to go this summer, getting around to as many customers as possible, as quickly...
15th May 2023
The first round of judging is complete and the finalists for the UKIFDA Young Person of the Year Award 2023 have been announced. Congratulations to our very own George Brinkworth...
17th April 2023
Hello and a warm welcome to the new Ford Fuels Agricultural Newsletter. We know how much our world can tie up into yours, so we thought we could share a quick news-bite to show what we can produce...
14th April 2023
The first round of judging is complete and the finalists for the UKIFDA Young Person of the Year Award 2023 have been announced. Congratulations to our very own George Brinkworth...
4th April 2023
To help keep our customers up to date on all thing agriculture & Ford Fuels related later this April we will be sending out email newsletters to our agriculture customers. The first...
20th March 2023
UKIFDA notes that the government has launched the portal for non-domestic alternative fuel users that are based off the gas grid and use kerosene in their businesses. This will allow companies...
11th November 2022
The UK government have announced they will remove the taxation on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) imports from the US and Canada into the UK, previously imposed by the EU...
8th September 2022
Saturday 10th September: West Woodlands Showground - Near Frome. A jam packed day full of entertainment that all of the family will enjoy, plus there will be lots and lots of cheese!
1st August 2022
A huge well done to the Ford Fuels team who completed the Race to the Tower ultramarathon. They managed to absolutely smash their fundraising goal by raising over £10,000...
1st August 2022
What is FAME Bio-Diesel? FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters). You should schedule a fuel cleaning as soon as possible if you detect any of these signs while checking your diesel:
29th July 2022
Diesel Defender is a liquid anti-theft marker dye for UK non-rebated fuel, typically known as white diesel, road diesel or DERV. Billions of litres of fuel are stored all over the UK at numerous commercial sites.
28th July 2022
Your Tank in Warm Temperatures. Did you know tanks can split in warmer temperatures? We are advising all of our customers to check their tanks, just to make sure there are no issues.
8th June 2022
Wednesday 17th August: Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show celebrates everything Great about the Great British Countryside being a great rural day out for families and the Show where...
6th June 2022
Another update from Luke who we've been supporting in his stock car racing for a few years now. It's great to see our new Ford Fuels & Lubricants Direct logos emblazoned across his...
23rd May 2022
Sunday 21st August: Bringing you The Mid-Somerset Show, the only one day agricultural show in the South West with free entry for pedestrians. A fantastic family day out with...
23rd May 2022
Saturday 23rd July: We will at the Mid Devon Show again this year, so make sure to pop by and see us. The Mid Devon Show is an agricultural show held annually in July in Tiverton, Devon...
19th May 2022
A community fund raising event with some brilliant nationally acclaimed acts. Use the code 'FORD10%MUSIC' (it isn't case sensitive) for 10% OFF tickets...
26th April 2022
Sometimes supplier costs have incurred increased surcharges. A 2.00ppl surcharge at 98 'Key Fuels' locations. A full list of these locations can be found HERE. These changes will take effect from 3rd May...
10th March 2022
The conflict in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions imposed on Russia are having a major effect on the price and availability of Urea, a key ingredient of AdBlue. Because of this our...
7th March 2022
We are currently experiencing a high level of enquiries, we want to reassure you we will respond to everyone as quickly as possible. Please accept our sincere apologies for any delays and rest assured we are doing...
3rd March 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to unprecedented volatility in the fuel markets, with Brent crude hitting $118 per barrel in trading this morning. Due to this price volatility, we are currently only able to provide...
23rd February 2022
Weʼre raising £500 to to donate between the British Heart Foundation and Timsbury Cricket Club. ‘Team Ford Fuels’ consists of five employees selected form Ford Fuels’ multiple depots. The athlete profile of each...
17th February 2022
I’m sure you are aware that the Met Office have issued a red / amber weather warning across our delivery area for tomorrow morning (18th February 2022). Due to the high risk to our drivers in the red warning...
24th November 2021
Thank you to the Mendip Times for a lovely article about us which will appear in their December issue. In 2021 we celebrated our Golden Anniversary. Its been 50 years since our company was first founded and we...
17th November 2021
The price of natural gas is presently at a record high globally. Low gas inventories and increased demand from outside Europe combined with reduced imports means that the cost of producing urea is...
17th November 2021
Going Greener with HVO Renewable Fuels: We have chosen to partner with Chipping Norton Rugby Club by providing them with a fossil free alternative to regular gas oil. Our aim is to promote change, sustainability...
22nd October 2021
We are very proud to have appeared in the Business Leader Top 100 Bristol Owner-Managed Companies, and well done to everyone else who joined us. Business Leader has partnered with leading...
5th October 2021
Did you know that most domestic oil storage tanks have an expected life span of twenty years? An inspection of your tank now, could help avoid any loss of heating during the colder months...
1st September 2021
Say hello to the fuel of the future! Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, or HVO for short, is a 100% renewable fuel that is a drop-in replacement for traditional Diesel and Gas Oil. Renewable fuels are an important...
6th August 2021
On the 1st April 2022 the government are making significant changes that will limit the use of Red Diesel and other Rebated Fuels in the UK. In 2019 the United Kingdom passed new laws to help fight the...
6th July 2021
Saturday 11th September: West Woodlands Showground - Near Frome. A jam packed day full of entertainment that all of the family will enjoy, plus there will be lots and lots of cheese!
1st July 2021
Saturday 4th September: Moreton Show is one of the biggest one-day agricultural shows in the UK. The 165 acre site in the beautiful north Cotswolds is packed with things to see and do – and...
15th June 2021
Wednesday 18th - Thursday 19th August: Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show celebrates everything Great about the Great British Countryside being a great rural day out for families and the Show where...
3rd June 2021
Sunday 15th August: Bringing you The Mid-Somerset Show, the only one day agricultural show in the South West with free entry for pedestrians. A fantastic family day out with something for everyone from...
1st May 2021
Saturday 24th July: Experience a true celebration of rural Mid Devon with an eclectic mix of breathtaking entertainment, food, shopping, music, horticulture and farm life. Mid Devon Show is an award winning...
1st September 2019
We are delighted to announce that the Hobbs Bros depot has now been fully integrated into the Ford Fuels group and will trade under the Ford Fuels brand from 1st September 2019. Since the acquisition...
5th February 2019
We are delighted to announce that Silvey Fuels has been fully integrated into the Ford Fuels group and will trade under the Ford Fuels brand. Silveys has been supplying fuel to homes, farms...
8th November 2018
We are delighted to announce that GLB Services has now been fully integrated into the Ford Fuels group and will trade under the Ford Fuels brand from November 2018...