Ribble Fuel Oils, a fuel supplier, was sold to Aim-listed NWF Group, a specialist agricultural and distribution business delivering feed, food and fuel across the UK. Financial terms were not disclosed. Richard Huxley, managing director at NWF Fuels, said: "Over the years David and his team have built a business with a strong geographic presence and customer service ethos and I am delighted that we have acquired a business with the strong reputation of Ribble Fuel Oils."