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AA respond to Transport Select Committee - www.fleetdirectory.co.uk - July,09

The AA totally agrees with the Transport Select Committee that the Government must improve the way in which it justifies taxes on road users to rebuild public trust.

The AA made this point in evidence to the committee. Commenting Edmund King, AA President said:

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Price parity between diesel and petrol - www.fleetnews.co.uk - July,09

The price of diesel has almost reached parity with petrol in many parts of the country.

According to the AA, today's national average prices show the gap between petrol and diesel is now just over half-a-pence per litre.

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Petrol costs the same as diesel - July,09

UK petrol stations are selling unleaded petrol for the same price as diesel.

According to petrolprices.com, the national average price of a litre of unleaded is 103.8p, while diesel costs 105.4p. However, some petrol stations in places as far apart as Bristol, south-west London and Scotland are selling the two fuels for the same price – and in a handful diesel is cheaper than unleaded.

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Pumped Up: Petrol Prices Are Soaring Again - skynews - June,09

Drivers have been warned of fresh misery as petrol prices at the pumps soar faster than last year's increases

The average price of UK petrol has risen 4.45p in a month, from 90.56p a litre to 95.01p a litre, according to the AA.

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Review your options for bigger savings - June,09

Bus and coach operators have been reminded to check their fuel cards. Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, said: “There are important differences between fuel card brands and having the wrong one could be costly. Every day, too many buses and coaches refuel without enjoying discounts of up to 10p per litre. It is financial madness to buy fuel without enjoying real savings.”

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Petrol soars to £1.39 per litre - www.telegraph.co.uk - June,09 - June,09

Petrol prices hit their highest point for almost a year on Sunday as millions of motorists endured soaring costs at the pumps when filling up their cars.

After breaking through the pound a litre barrier last week prices are now heading for between £1.10 and £1.15, according to the latest research.

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“Profiteering” questioned by The Fuelcard People - June,09

The Fuelcard People has questioned current forecourt prices for petrol and diesel. Steve Clarke, general manager, said, “At the same time that one service station in Holland Park, London is selling unleaded petrol for £1.39 per litre, others within two miles have it available for below £1.00 per litre. ‘Profiteering’ is a dirty word, but it is hard not to be suspicious. A disparity like this has to raise questions.”

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The Fuelcard People Are One Today! - May,09

Thanks to companies just like yours, nationwide, The Fuelcard People can celebrate our first birthday.

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'Duty rise will boost interest in fuel cards' - April,09 - April,09

Fuel card agency The Fuelcard People is expecting a surge in business as operators look to soften the blow of the upcoming fuel duty rise.

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The British Contract Furnishing & Design Association (BCFA) has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner - April,09 - April,09

The British Contract Furnishing & Design Association (BCFA) has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner, helping members to reduce and control vehicle running costs. The agreement will offer real benefits to all BCFA members, including leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of furnishing services to the office, hospitality, education and healthcare sectors.
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Fleet operators reminded of fuel tax rise - March,09

Fleet operators have been reminded that fuel tax is due to rise by 2p per litre on April 1st. Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, said: “The government could not choose a more appropriate date for a fuel tax increase than All Fools Day. Hauliers have seen fuel costs rocket under this government and this foolish rise can only make matters worse. The increase represents an immediate and serious problem for hauliers, with a potential benefit for the overall economy which can be no more than minimal.”

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Vending industry favours The Fuelcard People - March,09

— NIVO members to gain fuel cost savings, service and security —

The NIVO buying group – National Independent Vending Operators – has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner, helping its 240+ members to reduce and control vehicle running costs.

Graham Kingaby, NIVO managing director said: “NIVO exists to achieve value for members and this deal will offer them major savings from lower fuel costs and reduced administration. Fuel cards should offer more than just discount fuel and The Fuelcard People offers our members the best combination of savings, service and security.”

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Cancelling the CV Show will not help, says The Fuelcard People - February,09

Cancelling the Commercial Vehicle Show 2009 will not help the industry, according to The Fuelcard People. Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, said: “This is a sad decision, however necessary it may have been. With almost every other exhibition cancelled, the CV Show would have represented virtually the only opportunity this year for an informal coming-together of the whole industry.”

The decision was announced in a press release in which the CV Show organisers acknowledged that some 290 exhibitors had signed up for the Show.

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UAP switches to The Fuelcard People - February,09

UAP, one of the UK’s leading names in crop production products and agronomy support services, has selected The Fuelcard People as its new fuel cards partner. It has switched suppliers for strategic reasons which go beyond the immediate benefit of reducing and controlling vehicle running costs.

Tony Frain, who manages logistics for UAP, said: “Nobody else could give us the same combination of service, savings and security. Having chosen three different fuel cards from the wide range offered by The Fuelcard People, we make our own decisions on which to use at any time, rather than being tied to a single card. To put this into context, most fuel card suppliers only offer one or two cards.”

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Horticultural Exhibitors Association picks The Fuelcard People - February,09

— Members to gain fuel cost savings, service and security —

The Horticultural Exhibitors Association ( HEA ) has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic new fuel cards partner, helping members to reduce and control vehicle running costs.

Kelvin Harbutt, HEA chairman, said: “Our members can now gain major savings, from lower fuel costs and reduced administrative workloads, but this is just the start of the benefits on offer. Fuel cards should offer more than just discount fuel and The Fuelcard People offers HEA members a perfect combination of savings, service and security.”

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The Last Post sounds for overpriced fuel and cost uncertainty - February,09

by Steve Clarke, general manager, The Fuelcard People

One thing that all SAIF members have in common is the need to keep an eye on costs. While focus must be on service quality, a member has a commercial business to run. Anything affecting the bottom line must be monitored, controlled and minimised.

Time spent on shopping around for value, unfortunately, can wipe out any savings. Fuel for hearses and other vehicles is the obvious example. The nearest forecourt might not be the cheapest locally, but it is rarely worth hunting around for a better deal — which may not even exist. In an ideal world, you would always know where to find the cheapest fuel. Even better, you would be able to buy at a discount. Best of all would be to refuel cheaply but delay payment, enjoying interest-free credit.

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Filta Group picks The Fuelcard People - December,08

— Franchisees to gain fuel cost savings, service and security —

The Filta Group has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner, helping its FiltaFry Plus and Chemi-Call Plus franchisees to reduce and control vehicle running costs. FiltaFry Plus franchisees provide a professional fryer management service for on-site micro filtration of cooking oil, vacuum-based cleaning of deep-fat fryers and branded kitchen hygiene products and services. Chemi-call Plus is a mobile distribution franchise providing chemicals, cleaning products, sundries and equipment for a diverse market.

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Catering Equipment Distributors Association picks The Fuelcard People - December,08

— Members to gain fuel cost savings, service and security —

The Catering Equipment Distributors Association ( CEDA ) has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic NEW fuel cards partner, helping members to reduce and control vehicle running costs. It chose The Fuelcard People to replace its incumbent partner following a thorough review.

Peter Kay, CEDA director, said: “Members will gain major savings from lower fuel costs and a reduced administrative workload. Fuel cards should offer more than just discount fuel and The Fuelcard People offers our members a superior combination of savings, service and security to that of our previous supplier.”

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'New Year Resolutions’ urged for fuel card industry - December,08

Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, has challenged the industry to start 2009 with a set of ‘New Year Resolutions’ for the benefit of its customers. “Fuel card customers expect service, savings and security,” he said, “and it is time for suppliers to recognise this with a promise to improve.”
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Fuel tax: Government does not even answer letters - December,08

Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, has revealed how little interest the government takes in Britain’s road transport industry. During November, he wrote to five government ministers with transport responsibilities, including the prime minister, asking them to loosen the fuel tax noose around the neck of Britain’s road transport industry. None of them has replied to his letter.

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