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60 posts written by Andrew Higgins.

19th December 2022 Update – Government Support for Homes Using Heating Oil Rises to £200.

21st December 2022 by Andrew | write a comment

Please see the latest update (19th December 2022) in relation to Government support for homes using heating oil “Support with winter energy bills is on the way for millions more households across the United Kingdom, as the government today (19th December 2022) confirms details of a single £600 payment to help households in Northern Ireland with their heating and electricity bills, as well a… Read more

Government Support for Homes Using Heating Oil Rises to £200. November 2022 Autumn Statement

23rd November 2022 by Andrew | write a comment

In the Government’s Autumn Statement, the chancellor announced that “The government will double to £200 the level of support for households that use alternative fuels, such as heating oil, liquified petroleum gas, coal or biomass, to heat their homes.” “This support will be delivered as soon as possible this winter. The government will provide this payment to all Northern … Read more

Why Are Heating Oil Prices So High?

8th August 2022 by Andrew | write a comment

Why are heating oil prices so high? If you are a heating oil user in the UK, you’ll likely know that heating oil prices reached record levels in early 2022 and continue to remain high as we enter August. Oil prices have fluctuated massively over the past couple of years form record lows in 2020 to record highs in 2022. Read on to discover what has been driving these fluctuations and the current … Read more

What Size Of Heating Oil Tanker Can Deliver To Your Property

2nd November 2020 by Andrew | write a comment

If you are a new oil user, or have moved to a new property and are unsure which size of oil tanker can deliver to your property the chart below should provide some guidance in terms of size and any weight restrictions there may be in your area. Selecting the correct tanker size when ordering can ensure your delivery is made in a timely fashion and there are no failed delivery’s attempted by … Read more

Emergency Oil Deliveries and Information

28th October 2020 by Andrew | write a comment

If you are new to heating oil or a veteran oil user, running out of oil is unfortunately an easy thing to do. You may find you have been using more oil than usual if you have been working from home, there has been a cold snap with the weather or maybe you simply forgot to check your oil levels. Read on for further information on what you should do if you have ran out of oil and some tips […… Read more

VAT Rate On Domestic and Commercial Heating Oil

2nd August 2019 by Andrew | write a comment

The VAT which you pay on heating oil is controlled by HMRC. Oil suppliers and brokers are required to be a Registered Dealer in Controlled Oils (RDCO). Registered Dealers in Controlled Oils (RDCO) The RDCO use a fit and proper test which ensures that companies which sell fuel are fit and proper to deal in controlled oils and will do so in a way that helps HMRC protect the tax system. This means th… Read more

Do Red Diesel Users Benefit from Low Global Oil Prices?

9th August 2016 by Andrew | write a comment

Alongside Brexit, another topic that has perpetually been making headlines for months, if not years, is the return of low oil prices after over a decade of historically unprecedented highs. The price of oil per barrel as measured by the Brent crude standard reached a high of over $120 in early 2012, and remained around a steady $110 per barrel until the middle of 2014, when the price swiftly dropp… Read more

European Commission Takes UK to Court over Marine Red Diesel

7th July 2016 by Andrew | write a comment

When thinking about the legal use of red diesel, or gasoil, as it’s also known, what comes to mind? Agricultural vehicles are probably the first category that occurs to most people, but a lesser-known instance is in private pleasure boats and yachts, provided that duty is paid on 60 per cent of the fuel purchased. In many EU states, marine use of gasoil is banned, and since 2014 the topic ha… Read more

The Main Uses of Red Diesel

30th June 2016 by Andrew | write a comment

Sometimes, there is some confusion about red diesel fuel and regular automotive white diesel fuel. In terms of chemical make-up, there is no difference at all apart from the fact that red dye has been added in order to determine which diesel is being used. When purchasing, red diesel is also a lot cheaper than normal diesel and is intended to be used in vehicles in the agricultural and constructio… Read more

How will the UK Brexit vote affect UK heating oil prices?

27th June 2016 by Andrew | write a comment

On Thursday 23rd June 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU in an historic referendum. The result came as a shock to many, and the stock and currency markets were no different, having bet on the UK voting to remain as a member of the EU. In the week leading up to the referendum, heating oil prices were fairly flat, while sterling strengthened significantly vs the US$. If you are planning your fue… Read more