Crown Oil News & Updates

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.

We’ve been working with farmers for over 70 years so we know that the crucial times of the year – including harvest – can be a challenge. Careful planning and preparation are needed to be successful during such an important time in the calendar and to avoid costly leaks and equipment replacements. Whether you need industrial heating oil for your grain dryers, red diesel for your tractors, fuel storage tanks for safe storage or farming lubricants to keep your machinery running smoothly, we can help.

Oil tank corrosion is a major source of expensive equipment failures and reduced operational functionality – and is one of the most common issues we respond to here at Crown Oil. Tank owners have a legal duty to ensure your stored fuel is safe and secure, without posing a risk to the environment. So what causes corrosion and how can you avoid it?

Once damaged, a plastic oil tank is irreparable, leaving you with no choice but to replace it. A replacement can be both costly and inconvenient so it’s important to take good care of it to reduce the risk of breakages and leaks. Regular checks now could save you thousands of pounds in the future.