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Fuel, electrification and fleet costs.
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The ONS reported that UK producer input prices rose 6.1% in the year to August 2026. Crude-oil input prices were 26.7% higher year on year, while output prices for coke and refined petroleum products rose 49.1%; these official producer-price measures indicate cost pressure but are not a direct forecast of any individual haulier’s delivery charge.
The Department for Transport updated eligibility and application details for the zero emission van and truck grant, which reduces the purchase cost of electric vehicles used on delivery and trunking work.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published its accredited weekly road-fuel statistics for the week commencing 14 September 2026, covering average UK retail petrol and diesel pump prices. Link readers to the official table for the current figures and methodology.
Source Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Original date 15 Sept 2026
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DAF Trucks' own release details new axle configurations for its diesel range and expanded electric truck options, presented by the manufacturer at the IAA Transportation 2026 show in Hanover.
The RHA's own statement says rising oil and food price inflation is squeezing already thin haulage margins, and calls on the Chancellor to scrap planned fuel duty rises and introduce an essential user rebate.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority's own data showed bunker fuel sales fell 25% in the first half of 2026, which it attributed partly to the EU RED III Directive raising conventional fuel costs relative to competing regional ports.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's official statistics series publishes weekly average UK pump prices for unleaded petrol and diesel, including duty and VAT breakdowns, for the week of 20 July 2026.
Source Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Original date 21 Jul 2026
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DVSA published the current fees for annual tests, plating and certificates covering HGVs and trailers — a direct fixed cost for every trailer in a palletised freight fleet.
The official DVSA notice confirms that from 1 June 2026 zero emission goods vehicles weighing 3,501-4,250kg are reclassified as class 7 for MOT testing, affecting fleet operators and testing capacity.
Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.
Pall-Ex Group's own statement describes a GBP 1.8m fleet investment across its Pall-Ex Logistics sites, including 17 DAF XG tractor units and its first DAF XB electric rigid, supplied through dealer Adams Morey.
Zemo Partnership's own release announces a voluntary scheme providing independent verification of sustainable aviation fuel traceability across the UK supply chain, extending its existing road transport fuel assurance framework.
The Department for Transport says a deal for long-term control and investment at Barking Eurohub is intended to support the return of regular intermodal freight trains through the Channel Tunnel.
