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Kerosene prices rise less than other fuels
New statistics show that oil prices have remained more stable than other forms of heating. A comparison of heating costs for the last five years, based on information supplied by...
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Misleading claims from renewable heating supplier – ASA ruling
...the renewable heating supplier wrongly claimed that ‘oil heating will be outlawed by 2030’ and encouraged schools and colleges to switch to alternative systems ahead of the 2030 ‘deadline’. The...
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Fighting fuel poverty in the Midlands
...£11,594 to four National Energy Action (NEA) Heat Heroes Award winners. Organised by NEA, which works to end fuel poverty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Heat Heroes Awards...
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Managing every last drop of fuel
Back in September 2011, Fuel Oil News editor Jane Hughes visited Heathrow Airport to learn more about the airside fuel operation at Airport Energy. In May, a return visit was...
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ESL Fuels hits one billion litre sales for Ultra 35
...of this heating oil product.” Ultra 35 is a dedicated heating oil unconstrained by different engine specifications and is therefore able to offer boiler engineers consistently proven performance across a...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – time to reflect
...been working diligently to ensure that the major party manifestos address the need for a heat policy that includes the widest possible set of solutions for heat decarbonisation. This work...
Insight
No one likes a ban, but everyone likes an EXPO!
...costly. The maths is, ultimately, very simple. An average kerosene heated home uses c1,800 litres annually (c18,500kWh). At the current price (65ppl), this equates to an annual heating bill of...
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OFTEC investment further strengthens off-grid decarbonisation strategy
...affordable low carbon solutions for off-grid homes and businesses. OFTEC approaches the challenge with a technology neutral approach, recognising the role for both heat pumps and renewable liquid fuels. Malcolm...
Opinion
Red diesel update: Navigating the evolving fuel landscape
...alternatives to diesel for commercial heating applications, there are a number of cost-effective solutions on the market. Industrial heating oil/Therma35 and kerosene are drop in alternatives that do not require...
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Distributors act swiftly to protect heating oil customers from supply shortages
Following the mild early winter, a sudden arctic blast towards the end of 2022 saw home-heating oil orders ‘go ballistic’ with many distributors in Ireland and the UK mainland implementing...
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Moove Fuels division to continue as fuel supplier to Heathrow
...delighted to have renewed our long-standing relationship with Heathrow Airport and look forward to continuing to service Heathrow and the wider airport business community.” “This contract renewal demonstrates our commitment...
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Immediate decarbonisation must be a priority for next PM
...UK issued its second heat health warning in weeks as Britain braces for a second heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 35C in some areas. And it follows a warning...
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Making oil-heated homes more energy efficient
...in cold condition. Approximately 80% of oil heated homes have the worst Energy Performance Certificate ratings of F and G. In Cold Homes Week, OFTEC once again calls for improvements...
Insight
Rapidly changing oil market creates pricing and supply issues
With the price of heating oil more than tripling over the past 6 months and continuing to fluctuate unpredictably, distributors have reported issues with product availability and cost and voiced...
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Lobbying for a better off-grid deal
In the run-up to last month’s Budget, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) had been lobbying the government on various fronts for the off-grid heating oil industry. Writing to Mr...
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In Conversation with Klass Oil: a class act in energy distribution
...8 depots and distributing across 18 counties. Evolving from a predominantly domestic heating business to a more diverse customer base, we now cater for everything from farmers to large construction...
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UKIFDA’s winter campaign launches
...For heating oil users who are struggling to pay for their heating oil, the campaign includes resources such as the Government’s Help For Households initiative and its Help With Your...
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Kerosene – supply and quality
Like driving on the left, the UK is pretty much on its own when it comes to using kerosene as a heating oil Picking kerosene in the UK because of...