Sales Director sees 300% increase in fuel security enquiries following the red diesel ban.
MHM Group, the UK-wide distributor of leading hire-to-hire solar and diesel equipment, has launched a range of high-security fuel storage and management systems in line with a 300% increase in security enquiries this year.
Concern around the security of fuel storage tanks has risen dramatically following the red diesel ban in April 2022, which means that the white fuel now found in storage containers can be stolen and decantated directly into cars.
In addition, the rising fuel cost crisis affecting the UK has led to a proportion of drivers turning to theft, with forecourts reporting a 39% increase in stolen fuel since January.*
To that end, the MHM Group’s multipurpose, fuel storage containers that can be paired with generators or heaters, have been launched as a new product offering in response to the crisis.
To combat fuel theft, the tanks consist of a two-part locking system which can also be monitored virtually with the latest telematics solution so that customers can track their fuel level remotely. Users can set phone or email alerts when the tank is being used.
MHM Sales Director Brad Ireland, who has nearly a decade of experience in the storage container industry said, “We believe this increase in queries is due to the recent rise in fuel costs, as well as the red diesel ban in April. Red dye allowed law enforcement to identify and quickly prosecute illegal usage, but with the construction, demolition and other industries making the change to white diesel, there is no way of differentiating or spotting the stolen diesel.
“We are delighted to launch our latest product range of fuel storage tanks to the hire-to-hire industry. To meaningfully address the fuel theft crisis, we have included a range of products in our secure fuel storage fleet, including the SteelCube tanks that can be paired with generators or heaters.
“Our ready-to-rent tanks have the option of an all-new tracking solution which sets us apart from others in the market. We can provide our customers with innovative and integrated solutions that monitor their fuel safely, as well as increase business efficiencies by producing less waste.”
The MHM Group has grown from a small family business into an industry-leading enterprise with a total of nine depots across the UK and Ireland.
Brad added, “The team have worked hard to ensure that our specialist tanks are robust and reliable and readily available across the UK, so our customers have peace of mind that they are receiving the best product possible. We look forward to seeing where this initiative will take us and will continue to develop products that meet the needs of our clients.”