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Bitumen (sometimes referred to as asphalt or tar) is a specialist fuel grade that can be used in applications such as road surfacing, roofing and certain types of paint. It is a unique form of petroleum that we could not live without. Bitumen is only produced in about 65% of refineries around the world and has a yield of only 3-4% of the total crude slate. Here, we discuss the properties of bitumen and share what bitumen can be used for.

As most boilers are usually tucked away out of sight, oil fired boiler maintenance is often overlooked. It's easy to forget how important boiler maintenance is to provide warmth to your home in the colder months. Here, we take you through our top maintenance tips on why servicing a boiler is so important and who is responsible for it.

At Rix, we believe that following a few useful winter driving tips is the best way to minimise the risk posed by driving in inclement conditions. Ultimately, the best advice when driving in winter is to be prepared, be alert to forecasted low temperatures and don't leave everything until there is snow on your vehicle. We've compiled some of our best winter driving tips, as well as some ways to care for your diesel engine in winter and the things we do at Rix to make sure we can get to our customers in all weathers.

For most of us, fuel is an essential part of everyday living. We need fuel to keep our homes warm and our cars moving. Likewise, being budget-conscious and environmentally friendly are priorities for many of us. But can you strike a balance between your fuel choice, your carbon footprint and your purse strings? Here, we’re going to take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of kerosene so you can understand if it’s the right choice of fuel for you.

The number of flights performed per year increased steadily throughout the 2000s and 2010s. In 2019, the number of flights performed annually peaked at 38.9 million. Flying is an essential part of how the world functions, with people holidaying and taking business trips, and freight being transported from country to country. But have you ever thought about the fuel that aeroplanes rely on? Aviation kerosene is the fuel of choice for aircraft across the globe. But why do planes use kerosene over other types of fuel? Let’s find out…

Running a fleet of commercial vehicles is an expensive business, so we understand why organisations might look for cost savings where they can, be it cheap AdBlue® or any number of measures. However, there are many dangers involved in using cheap AdBlue products that you need to be aware of. That’s why we’re going to explore these risks and the steps you can take to mitigate these to save your money.

Trying to predict the future of energy prices is extremely difficult, and as COVID-19 has taught us all, we never know what’s around the corner! A whole variety of factors come into play here, particularly the impact of COVID-19. That’s why in this article, we’ll help you understand why energy prices increase and what the future has in store for energy prices so you can be prepared as possible in these very uncertain times.

Selecting an oil tank can be a daunting process as there are many different types of oil tanks to choose from, with multiple shapes, sizes and capacities to consider. To help you decide on the best oil tank for you, we’re going to explain the differences between the four main types of oil tanks, as well as offering some guidance on the best size and construction of oil tank to opt for based on purpose and usage.

There are many benefits of using renewable energy; it comes from a source that continuously restores itself, meaning that the availability to utilise that energy source is infinite. However, there are arguments against renewable energy to consider; it can be expensive to install and sustain, as well as being completely weather dependant.