Heating Oil: A Guide to Kerosene

Heating Oil: A Guide to Kerosene

Kerosene is a fuel that is formed during the distillation of crude oil. It is used as the main form of heating oil in the UK, amongst its many other uses including powering aircraft, a fuel for oil lamps and even some cleaning agents.  We have put together a helpful guide to kerosene, with everything […]

Upcoming Tax Relief Withdrawal for Red Diesel

Upcoming Tax Relief Withdrawal for Red Diesel

Recently, in the March 2021 budget, the upcoming changes to tax relief for red diesel were confirmed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. This will result in a withdrawal of the tax relief for certain sectors and applications. This new legislation will be introduced next year.  Red diesel is the name given to diesel fuel […]

AdBlue: How Does it Work?

AdBlue: How Does it Work?

The world’s environmental awareness is ever-increasing, so many companies are striving to make their fuel use as eco-friendly as possible, which we can relate to at Quad Fuels. We rely on our tankers to make deliveries almost every day, so use AdBlue to cut down on emissions, and we can also offer this to our […]

Signs, Causes & Remedies of Fuel Filter Blocking Issues

Signs, Causes & Remedies of Fuel Filter Blocking Issues

Are blocked filters affecting your production? Fuel filter issues are, as ever, on the increase. We can explain why your agricultural vehicle’s filters are becoming blocked with sludge and the steps you can take to stop it.   Why do fuel filters get blocked? Fuel filters are becoming blocked due to a range of issues, […]

Good Luck for the Future Josh!

Good Luck for the Future Josh!

We would like to wish Josh our youngest member of the team the very best of luck for the future from everyone in Quad Fuels Ltd as he heads to pastures new. Josh has been with the company for 2 and a half years and during this time he has had to also work on […]

Top Tips for Keeping Your Farm Moving

Top Tips for Keeping Your Farm Moving

Busy times for agriculture has started, and in the spring, crops are being planted, farmers are tilling their fields, and applying fertilisers, and cattle as always, need to be tended to.  All of this requires machinery and what it needs for that to be powered – fuel! Here are our top tips for keeping your […]

The Oil and Gas Industry’s Efforts for Sustainability

The Oil and Gas Industry’s Efforts for Sustainability

This month the world has celebrated Earth Day on April 22nd. This day recognises the environmental movement and raises awareness about pollution. It is a chance to reevaluate the way we live to help maintain a clean habitat. When you think about the global oil and gas industry, we can imagine that the first things […]

Our Year at Quad Fuels – The Pandemic

Our Year at Quad Fuels – The Pandemic

  Well, it has been nearly a year since we decided to send the team home at Quad Fuels and all work remotely – and what a year this has been. It has not been easy.  The thoughts at the forefront of our mind were to keep the industrial wheels turning and ensure the customer […]

What Are Heating Fuel Additives?

What Are Heating Fuel Additives?

Heating oil additives are there to help keep your system working as efficiently as possible, for as long as possible. They are added into the oil to reduce any carbon build-up and soot within the tank, and also improve the thermal efficiency.   Why are additives needed in heating oil? Heating oil comes from crude […]

Best Advice to Stay Warm Over the Winter Months

Best Advice to Stay Warm Over the Winter Months

When winter comes around, the cold in the UK usually hits us quickly. It can be difficult to maintain a warm environment at home. After ensuring you have your heating fuel topped up to last you for the cold months, we have some other ways you can help keep your home warm and keep the […]