All Energy prices articles
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NewsPetrol up, diesel down in ‘unusual’ May price split
The average price per litre of unleaded increased from 157p to 159.4p, while diesel fell from 188.4p to 183.9p
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NewsUK food security at risk as cold chain ‘ignored’ in resilience planning
The cold chain network was ’dangerously exposed’ to supply chain shocks, warned the Cold Chain Federation
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NewsIran war driving cost increases across egg products sector, industry warns
The British Egg Processors Association said the conflict would put further pressure on manufacturers, foodservice operators and retailers already managing volatile supply chains
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NewsConfidence in freefall as food industry faces ‘worst ever energy crisis’
A new report by the FDF shows confidence levels are ‘in freefall’, with the war in Iran unleashing ‘the worst energy crisis in history’
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Category ReportHow geopolitical events are creating challenges for oils
Suppliers of edible oils likely thought they could breathe easier at the end of 2025, but the market has since been upended
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Category ReportDemand soars for palm oil amid tightened supply
Despite its associations with deforestation, habitat loss, and health risks, demand for palm oil is booming
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NewsFuel theft incidents jump 23% at UK forecourts
Fuel crime prevention platform Forecourt Eye recorded 11,170 theft incidents in March and April, up from 9,089 in January and February
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News5p fuel duty cut extended to year end amid pump price pressure
Chancellor Rachel Reeves had faced mounting pleas from forecourt retailers and motoring groups to scrap the increases
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NewsPork sector at breaking point, industry sources say
Abattoir breakdowns, falling demand, trade turbulence and soaring energy costs have all contributed to a ‘perfect storm’ for the sector, according to industry sources
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NewsPetrol prices hit new high in wake of Iran war
Petrol prices have reached a new high since the start of the Iran war and are set to surpass 160p a litre, the RAC has warned.
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Comment & OpinionWhy the Iran war is a wake-up call for UK food supply chains
From Kenyan tea to Ivorian cocoa, the cost is already reaching British shelves – and the food industry needs to react, says Kerrina Thorogood, partnerships director at the Fairtrade Foundation
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Comment & OpinionThe food industry needs to be shock-proofed
The Middle East conflict highlights the UK food system’s exposure to global shocks, and the importance of strengthening resilience, says Naomi Kissman, social impact director, at IGD
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NewsFuel theft rises after Middle East conflict pushes up pump prices
Reports of unpaid-for fuel rose by 3% in April, building on a 19% surge in March, according to the British Oil Security Syndicate
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Comment & OpinionOur politicians are clueless about food prices. The next PM needs to do better
It always amazes me that politicians of all parties pay so little heed to food prices, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates
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NewsACS welcomes King’s Speech bills backing convenience stores
During the State Opening of Parliament, which sets out the government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead, 37 bills were published, including five that would affect convenience stores
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NewsOil, not operators, drives fuel pump price surge, says CMA
The watchdog’s investigation was triggered after pump prices for petrol and diesel rapidly increased by 26 and 50 pence per litre (ppl) respectively between February and 20 April
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News‘Unfair’ cheap Turkish glass imports a ‘threat’ to UK supply
The Trade Remedy Authority launched an investigation into the undercutting of UK glass suppliers in March
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat is the government doing to keep food price inflation down? Not a lot
With a ‘tsunami’ of higher food prices on the horizon, the Chancellor has announced support measures – but the industry is not placated
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Comment & OpinionSouthern Co-op’s merger must go ahead if it is to adapt and survive
Without intervention, Southern Co-op would likely not be able to continue trading in its current form, say CEO Ben Stimson and chair Janet Paraskeva
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NewsBritish fishing industry on a ‘knife edge’ due to soaring fuel prices
National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations CEO Mike Cohen said rising red diesel prices were causing fishers to tie up their boats and lay off their crews