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As the colder weather and darker nights begin to set in, now is the perfect time to prepare your home and yourself for the Autumn and Winter months.

Prepare Your Heating Oil Tank for Winter

Whether you’re a seasoned heating oil user or new to it, ensuring your oil tank is winter-ready is essential.

1. Clear the Area
   Trim back any overgrown plants around your oil tank and remove clogged leaves or debris from vents and bund areas. Keeping the area tidy ensures easier access for deliveries and helps you spot potential damage.
2. Examine Your Tank
   Inspect your tank for cracks, rust, leaks, or other signs of damage. Early detection and repair can prevent costly leaks or contamination issues. Regular checks during colder months will keep your tank in better condition.
3. Secure Your Tank
   Winter often sees an increase in heating oil theft. Check tank locks for rust and ensure your tank alarms are functional to safeguard your fuel.
4. Book a Service
   Colder weather means your heating system will be working harder. Schedule a service with a registered technician to ensure your system runs smoothly and efficiently throughout the season.
5. Top Up Your Tank Early
   High demand in winter leads to higher prices. Check your oil levels now and fill your tank early to beat the seasonal price increase.

📞 Get an instant heating oil quote today by calling 01691 664610

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Keep Warm, Keep Well

Home Heating

If you don’t have a heating oil system, ensure your boiler is serviced annually. Insulate pipes to prevent freezing and locate your stoptap to quickly shut off water in emergencies.

Weatherproofing

Prepare your home and garden for winter storms:

• Inspect guttering for damage.
• Fix loose roof tiles.
• Secure fences, garden furniture, and outdoor items.
• Trim bushes and trees to prevent damage during high winds.
• Check for flood risks and ensure your home insurance is up to date.

Heating System Efficiency

Ensure your heating oil system is running at maximum efficiency by:

• Bleeding radiators to remove air pockets and improve heat distribution.
• Checking your thermostat to ensure it’s working properly.
• Upgrading to a more energy-efficient boiler if yours is outdated.
• Adding insulation around your oil tank to keep fuel at the right temperature and reduce energy loss.

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Stay Healthy

Healthy Habits

Eat well, stay active, and dress warmly. Prevent seasonal illnesses by washing your hands regularly and stocking up on vitamins and remedies.

Flu Vaccination

Check with your GP or pharmacist to see if you qualify for the free flu jab, especially if you’re at higher risk from flu complications.

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Help Others

Look out for neighbours, friends, and elderly relatives. Offer assistance to prepare for winter, and if you’re concerned about someone, contact your local council or the Age UK helpline on 0800 678 1174.

By following these steps, you can enjoy a safe, warm, and worry-free winter. Stay prepared and stay healthy!

Understanding Heating Oil Prices in the UK

The price of heating oil in the UK can fluctuate daily due to several key factors. Here’s what you need to know about what affects heating oil prices and how you can save money.

What Affects Heating Oil Prices?

1. Weather Events

Extreme weather events, such as cold snaps and winter storms, can dramatically increase heating oil prices. During these times, demand for heating oil rises sharply as people stock up and use more fuel.

Additionally, severe weather can make deliveries and access more challenging, further driving up costs.

2. Changing Seasons

Heating oil demand typically peaks between October and March when temperatures drop, and homes require more heating. Conversely, demand decreases during the warmer months.

Planning your purchase to align with seasonal changes can help you secure the best heating oil prices.

3. Distribution & Delivery Costs

The cost of delivering heating oil depends on your location relative to the nearest depot and the accessibility of your property. Rural areas may face higher delivery costs.

4. Global, National & Local Supply

Oil supply is influenced by factors ranging from local weather conditions to international political events. A global shortage of oil production can increase import costs, which trickles down to local heating oil prices.

5. Crude Oil Prices

Heating oil, or kerosene, is refined from crude oil, making its price directly tied to crude oil production levels. If the price of crude oil rises, heating oil costs will also increase.

Heating Oil Prices at The Heating Oil People

We monitor heating oil prices daily to ensure you get the best possible deal. By sourcing fuel directly from leading oil terminals, we can:

• Guarantee a steady supply.
• Provide high-quality heating oil.
• Offer competitive prices.

Ready to Order?

If you’d like to discuss your home heating requirements, get in touch with our team. Call us on 01691 664610—our friendly staff are always here to help.

Ensure you’re getting the best heating oil price around by following these top tips from The Heating Oil People.

Compare Prices & Switch Heating Oil Suppliers

Research conducted by the heating oil comparison site BoilerJuice, has shown that one out of every three households using home heating oil, has never switched suppliers.

Using a comparison site is a good way to gain an overview of how prices compare across heating oil suppliers. It’s worth noting however that some of these sites aren’t transparent about their links to parent oil suppliers, or hidden charges that are often applied at checkout.

Here at The Heating Oil People, we buy our fuel direct from the major oil terminals. This enables us to offer our customers the best quality fuel and the cheapest heating oil price.

Get a heating oil quote and compare our prices today.

Plan Ahead With Your Heating Oil Supply

Don’t leave buying heating oil until the last minute as emergency deliveries can cost more.

Keeping an eye on your oil tank and routinely ordering a top up (when you’re less than a quarter full) will help to avoid situations where you could run out of home fuel.

We offer FREE standard heating oil delivery to help you save money on your home heating. Don’t panic if you do forget to order your home fuels in time though; we provide a next and named day delivery service at very competitive prices. Call us on 08000 235 905 to speak to a member of our friendly team.

Buy In Bulk For Discounts

As with most things, the more heating oil you buy, the more money you can save.

If you have a large heating oil tank, buyng and storing larger quantities of heating oil can save you money. The problem with this is that the more heating oil you store, the more you have to lose if it’s stolen.

If you don’t want to store large amounts of heating oil or you don’t have the capacity available, joining a heating oil club or starting your own heating oil buying group an give you better purchase power.

By teaming up with your neighbours, friends, family or local businesses who also use heating oil, you can purchase a larger quantity of fuel at discounted prices. Find out how to set up your own oil club with advice from the Citizens Advice website.

Benefit From Fair Weather Pricing

Prices for heating oil fluctuate throughout the year due to a number of external factors including political issues, global production and the price of crude oil, local demand, and of course the weather.

Heating oil prices tend to be cheaper in the Sping and Summer months as demand is lower with the warmer weather. If you have a large tank, building up your home fuel stocks over the fair wetaher months means you will likely save money on your heating oil deliveries.

You will also avoid any potential delivery problems due to adverse weather conditions.

Get An Instant Heating Oil Quote

Get an instant heating oil quote from The Heating Oil People. If you haven’t bought fuel from us before, we might just surprise you!

If you would prefer to order your fuel over the phone or have any special heating oil delivery requirements, then call us on 08000 235 905. We’re here to help.

Quick links to The Heating Oil People depots: Heating Oil Essex, Heating Oil Sussex, Heating Oil Kent, Heating Oil Burnley, Heating Oil Mansfield, Heating Oil Nottingham, Heating Oil Doncaster, Heating Oil Sheffield

Premium Kerosene: More Than Just Heating Fuel

What is Premium Kerosene?

Premium kerosene from The Heating Oil People is an enhanced heating fuel designed to boost the performance of your home heating system. With a specialised additives package, it keeps your fuel fresher and your boiler running more efficiently and reliably.

Benefits of Premium Kerosene

1. 1. Better for Your Boiler
      Premium kerosene reduces deposit build-up around your boiler’s nozzle and heat exchanger, keeping it cleaner and performing optimally for longer. This helps lower the risk of maintenance issues and breakdowns, saving you money and hassle.

 

• Cleaner and Greener Fuel
  Premium kerosene’s high-quality additives improve combustion efficiency, helping your boiler burn less fuel and produce less CO₂ than standard kerosene. It’s an eco-friendly choice for your home heating system.

 

 

• Lasts Longer
  All fuel deteriorates over time, but premium kerosene’s additives slow this process. Your fuel stays fresher, reducing sludge and deposits that can clog burners, pipes, and filters. Whether it’s the first or last drop in your tank, premium kerosene delivers consistent performance.

 

 

• Works with Your Current System
  Switch to premium kerosene at any time—no need to upgrade your boiler or drain your existing fuel. It’s compatible with your current heating system, making it an easy upgrade.

 

 

• Cost-Effective Energy Source
  Premium kerosene maintains your boiler’s optimal performance, reducing the need for repairs and improving fuel efficiency. It’s a smart choice for your wallet, your boiler, and the environment.

 

Why Choose The Heating Oil People?

As the UK’s leading supplier of kerosene, we source fuel from all the major oil companies, ensuring you receive the highest quality fuel at competitive prices. Our network of depots across England and Wales is staffed with friendly, knowledgeable professionals dedicated to delivering premium heating oil safely and on time.

Ready to Order?

Get an instant quote online today or call The Heating Oil People at 01691 664610 to place your order. Choose premium kerosene for a cleaner, greener, and more efficient heating solution.

Heating oil additives are an excellent way to improve the performance and longevity of your heating oil system. Designed to boost thermal efficiency and reduce carbon and soot build-up in your tank, these additives help keep your system running smoothly for longer.

How Do Heating Oil Additives Work?

Heating oil is refined from crude oil, and during this process, impurities can form. While heating oil additives don’t change the chemical properties of the fuel, they effectively remove these impurities, enhancing the performance and reliability of your heating system.

Why Use Heating Oil Additives?

Refined kerosene is already a highly efficient heating fuel, but additives take it a step further by:

• Improving thermal efficiency.
• Reducing wear and tear on your oil tank.
• Protecting components from damage.

Types of Heating Oil Additives

1. Water Controllers: Manage condensation in your heating oil tank.
2. Stabilisers and Antioxidants: Shield your tank from external environmental factors.
3. Biocides: Prevent microbial growth in your tank.
4. Line and Oil Gun Cleaners (Surfactants): Clear sludge build-up and clean fuel delivery lines.

If you notice sludge accumulation, gelling fuel, or increased consumption, heating oil additives can help alleviate these issues and improve your system’s overall performance.

Premium Kerosene

Premium kerosene is pre-treated with additives, making it an effortless way to stabilise fuel and boost its efficiency. If you’re unsure about adding additives yourself, premium kerosene offers a convenient alternative to safeguard your system.

Discover more about the benefits of premium kerosene.

Caring for Your Oil Tank

Maintaining fuel quality is only part of the equation. Regular servicing by an OFTEC-registered technician is essential to keep your heating system safe and efficient. While additives and premium kerosene enhance performance, they’re not substitutes for annual boiler maintenance.

Get Your Premium Kerosene Heating Oil Quote

Get an instant quote for heating oil or premium kerosene today. Prefer to speak to a member of our team? Call us on 01691 664610, and we’ll be happy to assist you.