types of fossil fuels sources used for energy in uk
Fuels for power stations. The common fuels used in power stations include: 1  fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). 2  nuclear fuels (uranium and, sometimes, plutonium). 3  renewable biomass (wood, straw and manure).ome of these are non-renewable, such as oil, coal, natural gas and nuclear fuels. Others are renewable, such as wood, straw and manure. The cost of electricity depends on the power rating of the appliance used, how long it is used for, and the price of a unit of electricity.