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The global fuel crisis has entered another concerning phase. After falling below US$100 per barrel during the middle of the year, oil prices have risen sharply again. Brent crude is now trading above US$100 per Read more
Current Position Last week’s assessment described the Strait of Hormuz as “operationally constrained rather than securely open.” That description now needs to be extended, because a second chokepoint has entered the picture. On 20 July, Read more
Executive SummaryThis document provides councils with a practical, evidence-based framework for assessing operational requirements before committing to low-emission fleet replacements. It recognises that fleet electrification is not simply a matter of replacing internal combustion engine Read more
Current Position The fuel crisis arising from the Iran conflict has eased from its initial peak, but it has not been resolved. The Strait of Hormuz remains physically navigable (depending on the time of day) Read more
The Future Depot is an Energy Hub A recent blog proposed that the next challenge for councils would not be buying electric vehicles, it would be electrifying their depots. That proposition is already being reinforced Read more
Executive Summary The Local Government EV Fleet 2026 Survey shows that fleet electrification is now central to local government emissions reduction and asset management. Most participating councils have adopted formal net-zero targets, many well ahead Read more
Councils are discovering that the first wave of electrification of passenger vehicles, including pool cars, is relatively straightforward because the energy demand is modest, and overnight charging windows are generous. The real infrastructure challenge begins Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the way societies think about health security, remote work, supply chains and government intervention. In a similar way, the Iran conflict and resulting oil shock may become one of those Read more
The economic effects of the Iran conflict are likely to be felt for years as damaged oil and gas infrastructure is repaired and global supply chains stabilise. Fuel prices are expected to remain elevated while Read more
Briefing Note Purpose The purpose of this briefing note is to inform Council executives of the emerging financial, operational and reputational risks associated with continued procurement of internal combustion engine (ICE) fleet assets in the Read more