Petrol prices in the UK are hitting a low mark since the onset of Covid, according from this week's guest, Portland Fuel Managing Director James Spencer. As the fuel distribution community head to this year's UKIFDA, the fuel industry is witnessing unprecedented changes, with significant benefits for fleet customers and a shift towards alternative fuels like HVO, hydrogen, and ammonia. Join host Alex and James as they look into the global politics on fuel prices, the rise of nuclear energy, and the necessary adjustments the fuel industry must make in a challenging economy.Wolfe Power Club host and Aim Recruit non executive Alex Wolfe will be joining Noz Miah for our first live podcast for this year's UKIFDA in Leeds today at 12:30pm at Aim Recruit's stand. We will have UKIFDA Award winners Hannah Ward, Harry Boxall & Emily Yates going through their exciting journeys since award success at Certas Energy, Fuel Additive Science Technologies Limited (exocet) and Craggs Energy! If you would like to become a partner of the Wolfe Power Club and your company’s ambition to reach the over 50 nations that the podcast has been listened to, come to our partner's day on the 21st May 2025 at the Royal Automobile Club, followed by an audience with former energy minister, Charles Hendry CBE. This is an invitation and ticket-only event, RSVP ([email protected]) for more details.Portland website: https://portland-fuel.com/en/James Spencer started his career in oil refining in 1994, with Mobil and then BP, after graduating from Cambridge University. In 2003, James joined the Bayford Group of Companies as Group Operations Director, looking after their £500m pa portfolio. During this time, he also became Chairman of the Association of UK Oil Independents. In 2009, James set up Portland Fuel, a company offering fuel price data, advisory services and fuel hedging. He is a regular contributor to national debates on oil prices and has appeared numerous times in the UK media.Season Two is in Partnership with The SpectatorTickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchaseIf you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or [email protected] Our SocialsWebsite: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production TeamFounder and Host: Alex WolfeDirector of Government Relations: Max AustinDesigner: Nick PelekanosEditor: Adam WoodwardSocial Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

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