Independent oil company Maxol plans to invest more than £100,000 in upgrading its fuel charge card scheme to assist business customers control their fuel costs.

Business users and companies who spend over £1,500 a year on fuel will be able to obtain vital information on individual vehicle performance, fleet fuel consumption and cost per mile for each vehicle.

The new card will be tailored to meet particular needs and can be driver specific, vehicle specific, a company card or a Maxol Mastercard, held at a nominated petrol station and available for use by any authorised personnel.