What Speedy Fuels Ltd does

Speedy Fuels Ltd is a UK-based, family-run fuel supplier founded in 2012 and operating as a subsidiary of the Crown Oil Group. The company is headquartered in Bury, Lancashire, with an additional depot in Rainham, and provides nationwide fuel distribution to a broad mix of commercial and domestic customers, including construction, logistics and haulage, agriculture, commercial and domestic heating, marine, leisure (CASCs and golf clubs), and power generation end-markets. The reported employee count is 1–10, but the operational scale is materially larger when shared group resources are considered.

The company's product portfolio spans the principal refined petroleum SKUs (white diesel/DERV, red diesel, kerosene, industrial heating oil) plus higher-value and sustainability-positioned lines such as HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil), biodiesel, carbon offset fuels, AdBlue, lubricants, and fuel storage tanks. Service offerings include emergency and scheduled delivery, fuel management, telemetry, tank testing, fuel polishing, uplift, and tank services. Speedy Fuels was the first UK fuel supplier to convert its entire delivery fleet to HVO and has held carbon-neutral certification (PAS 2060 from 2022, ISO 14068 from 2025) and BSI Net Zero Pathway verification, with a stated Net Zero by 2030 target. Compliance credentials include HMRC RDCO registration, ISCC, ISO 14064, and RFAS membership. The company reports 92% of deliveries are completed within 24–48 hours, indicating a meaningful national logistics footprint.

The business model is a logistics-driven B2B/B2C fuel-resale operation, sourcing refined products and HVO through Crown Oil Group's bulk supply chain and reselling at margin on a delivered basis. Recurring-revenue components are present in fuel management and telemetry service contracts, but the core revenue mechanism is volumetric product resale priced per delivery. Go-to-market emphasis is on sustainability differentiation (HVO fleet, carbon offset SKUs, Net Zero commitments) rather than price-led commodity competition, targeting commercial buyers with Scope 3 emissions reporting obligations and domestic heating customers seeking lower-carbon fuels.

Name

Speedy Fuels Ltd

Legal name

Speedy Fuels Limited

Website

https://speedyfuels.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Speedy Fuels Ltd is a UK family-run fuel supplier and Crown Oil Group subsidiary, distributing diesel, kerosene, HVO, AdBlue, lubricants, and carbon offset fuels nationwide to construction, haulage, agriculture, marine, heating, and domestic customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Distribution Services

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (45721), Fuel Dealers (457210)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD)

Keywords

• Fuel distribution services
• Commercial diesel supply
• Heating oil delivery
• HVO renewable fuel
• Industrial lubricants supply

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fuel Products Sales: Core revenue from selling petroleum products including diesel (DERV), HVO fuel, red diesel, kerosene/heating oil, industrial heating oil, and specialty fuels. Products sold in quantities from 500 litres to 36,000+ litres per delivery. Prices fluctuate based on global crude oil prices and are quoted upon request.
2. Lubricants and Additives: Sale of oils, greases, and lubricants including automotive, commercial, agricultural, marine, industrial lubricants, hydraulic oils, and metalworking fluids.
3. Fuel Storage Tanks: Sale and supply of fuel storage tanks for on-site fuel storage needs.
4. Fuel Services: Professional services including emergency fuel delivery, fuel management, fuel polishing, fuel testing, fuel uplift, tank cleaning, tank inspections, non-destructive testing, tank lining, foam filling, and waste fuels removal.
5. Credit and Payment Terms: Credit accounts available subject to credit application approval. Standard credit terms allow payment within 20 days of delivery. Interest charged at 4% per month above base rate for late payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Speedy Fuels Ltd is a UK family-run fuel supplier and distributor selling petroleum products including HVO renewable fuel, white diesel (DERV), red diesel (gas oil), kerosene, industrial heating oil, carbon offset fuels, AdBlue, biodiesel, fuel storage tanks, and a full lubricants range. It delivers nationwide in quantities from 500 to 36,000+ litres with 92% of orders delivered within 24-48 hours, supported by emergency 24/7 delivery, tank telemetry monitoring, fuel testing and polishing, tank cleaning and inspection, and lubricant health checks.

Product overview

Speedy Fuels Ltd is a UK-wide family-run fuel supplier and distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of fuel products and associated services. The core product offering centers on three main fuel types: HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) as a renewable diesel alternative, conventional white diesel (DERV) for road use, and red diesel (gas oil) for eligible off-road applications. Supporting fuels include kerosene/heating oil, industrial heating oil (Speedy Flame), carbon offset fuels, carbon clean kerosene, biodiesel, AdBlue, fuel storage tanks, and oil drums. The company provides a full suite of fuel-related services including emergency and nationwide delivery, fuel management with tank telemetry monitoring, fuel testing/polishing/uplift services, industrial tank maintenance (cleaning, inspections, non-destructive testing, lining, foam filling), lubricant supply with a full product range, and lubricant health checking. The business model combines physical fuel distribution with technical support services, positioning itself as a one-stop fuel solution provider for both commercial and domestic customers across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HVO Fuel Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil: a 100% renewable diesel alternative cutting net CO2 emissions by up to 90%, used as a direct drop-in replacement for fossil diesel with no engine modifications required.
• White Diesel (DERV) Road diesel (Diesel Engine Road Vehicle) with government duty applied, supplied for diesel-engine road vehicles.
• Red Diesel (Gas Oil) Low-duty rebated diesel for off-road vehicles, agricultural machinery, and approved sectors, marked with red dye for identification.
• Kerosene (Heating Oil) Heating oil for commercial and domestic boilers, dryers and furnaces.
• Industrial Heating Oil (Speedy Flame) Zero-VAT industrial heating oil manufactured for commercial heating applications including boilers, dryers and furnaces as an alternative to red diesel for heating.
• Carbon Offset Fuels Standard fuel products bundled with carbon offset credits purchased through renewable energy, reforestation and pollution control initiatives.
• Carbon Offset Red Diesel (CORD) Red diesel bundled with carbon offset credits, enabling businesses using eligible off-road equipment to support emissions reduction projects.
• Carbon Clean Kerosene Environmentally-friendly heating oil with antioxidants that improve boiler efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and prevent common boiler problems.
• Biodiesel Bio-based fuel derived from renewable sources, supplied for blending or direct use in diesel engines.
• AdBlue Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used to reduce NOx emissions in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems on diesel vehicles.
• Fuel Storage Tanks On-site bulk storage tanks for diesel, gas oil, HVO and other fuels in various sizes.
• Oil Drums (45 Gallon / 205 Litre Barrels) 45 gallon (205 litre) oil drums for smaller-volume fuel storage and transportation.
• Lubricants Full range of lubricants including engine oils, hydraulic oils, and industrial, automotive, agricultural, marine, biodegradable, commercial and metalworking lubricants.
• Emergency Fuel Delivery 24-hour emergency fuel delivery service available 365 days a year for urgent fuel requirements.
• Nationwide Fuel Delivery Standard next-day fuel delivery service across the UK with 92% of orders delivered within 24-48 hours.
• Fuel Management Services Fuel management service supported by tank telemetry to monitor tank levels, reduce risk of downtime and optimise fuel usage, managed by dedicated account managers.
• Oil Tank Telemetry Remote monitoring with sensors inside tanks that track fuel usage and alert account managers when levels drop below predetermined thresholds.
• Fuel Testing and Sampling Laboratory testing of fuel samples taken from top, middle and bottom of tanks to identify contamination, quality issues and performance concerns.
• Fuel Polishing Services Cleaning and purification of stored fuel to remove water and contaminants and restore fuel quality.
• Fuel Uplift Services Removal and uplift of unwanted or contaminated fuel from customer tanks, with potential payment for recyclable fuel.
• Waste Fuels Removal Safe disposal of waste fuels and unusable fuel assets, with recycling where possible.
• Industrial Tank Cleaning Professional cleaning of industrial fuel storage tanks including decommissioning of old tanks.
• Tank Inspections Oil storage tank inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and identify maintenance needs.
• Non-Destructive Tank Testing (NDT) Non-destructive testing of fuel storage tanks to assess integrity without causing damage.
• Tank Lining and Foam Filling Industrial tank lining to repair and protect tanks, and foam filling for decommissioned tanks.
• Priority Fuel Contracts Contract fuel supply with priority service levels and competitive pricing for established commercial customers.
• Lubricant Testing Service Technical testing and analysis of lubricants, coolants, hydraulic fluids, greases and other oil products for quality and performance assurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of deliveries made within 24 hours of order
• +4 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Zemo PartnershipcoreOthersZemo manages the Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS), which Speedy Fuels participates in as an early adopter. RFAS provides independent assurance that renewable fuels are sustainable, verifying feedstock type and lifecycle GHG emissions. Speedy Fuels uses RFAS combined with ISCC certification to ensure traceability to accredited feedstock production and collection.
• Crown Oil GroupcoreOthersSpeedy Fuels is part of the Crown Oil Group of companies, which includes Crown Oil, Crown Oil Environmental, and Beesley Fuels. The group operates multiple sites across the UK and shares sustainability commitments including BSI certification to ISO 14068 standards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crown Oil: Parent company of Speedy Fuels and a UK fuel and lubricant supplier with nationwide delivery, depot infrastructure, and shared sustainability certifications. Operates overlapping commercial and domestic fuel distribution channels in the same UK market.
• Beesley Fuels: Sibling company within the Crown Oil Group, supplying fuels and lubricants to UK commercial customers. Directly comparable product mix (diesel, heating oil, lubricants) and shared depot network make it a near-identical peer.
• Rix Petroleum: One of the UK's largest independent fuel distributors, supplying heating oil, diesel, and lubricants to commercial and domestic customers. Directly comparable bulk fuel delivery and tank service offering across the UK.
• Compass Fuel Oils: UK fuel oil distributor focused on heating oil, diesel, and lubricants for domestic and commercial customers. Comparable product mix and bulk delivery service model targeting similar customer segments.
• Watson Fuels: UK-based commercial fuel distributor offering diesel, red diesel, heating oil and lubricants with nationwide tanker delivery. Competes head-to-head with Speedy Fuels in construction, agriculture, and haulage segments.
• Pace Fuelcare: UK fuel oil and lubricant supplier serving domestic and commercial customers with bulk delivery, tank services, and emergency fuel. Comparable business model focused on regional and national UK fuel distribution.

Emerging players

• Oil NRG: Independent UK fuel supplier offering diesel, heating oil, and lubricants with online ordering and nationwide delivery. Smaller-scale direct competitor focused on the SMB and domestic segments.

Broad incumbents

• Certas Energy: One of the UK's largest fuel distributors, part of DCC plc, offering commercial fuels, lubricants, and forecourt services nationwide. Larger scale and broader portfolio overlap Speedy Fuels' core offering across multiple segments.
• Greenergy: Major UK fuel supplier with strong renewable/biofuel focus (now part of TotalEnergies/Chevron joint venture). Competes with Speedy Fuels in HVO/biodiesel and conventional fuel distribution at meaningful scale.
• GB Oils (BP): Major UK heating oil and commercial fuel distributor now integrated into BP. Represents the largest-scale incumbent in the domestic and commercial heating oil market Speedy Fuels serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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