by katharine_nellist@hotmail.co.uk | Jun 2, 2025 | News
By Andrew Wells, June 2 2025
Latest news in the UK oil distribution sector
The UK fuel distribution sector continues to experience significant consolidation:
- NWF Group plc has acquired Northern Energy Oil Ltd, a 42-million-litre distributor operating across North Yorkshire, Northumbria, and Lincolnshire. This £8.3 million acquisition includes Kettlewell Fuels, an independent distributor based near Ripon.
- Standard Fuel Oils Ltd, based in Liverpool, expanded its reach in Northern England by acquiring Solo Petroleum Ltd, a family-run distributor in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Oils remains local and independent
In a time when many fuel distributors are merging into national chains, Yorkshire Oils stands proudly as one of the last remaining independent, family-run oil distribution businesses in the region. For over 40 years, we’ve been delivering reliable, personal service to homes, farms, and businesses across North and West Yorkshire.
While others are growing bigger, we’re staying true to our roots, locally owned, locally operated, and focused on you. We know the communities we serve because we live here too. That means when you ring us, you speak to someone who understands your needs, not a call centre miles away.
At Yorkshire Oils, we’re more than just fuel—we’re part of your community. Whether it’s a top-up for the tank, emergency deliveries in a cold snap, or simply some friendly advice, we’re here for you.
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by katharine_nellist@hotmail.co.uk | Mar 3, 2025 | News
By Andrew Wells, March 3 2025
As we move through the early months of 2025, we wanted to keep you updated on the latest developments in the global oil markets, as well as the impact of geopolitical tensions on heating oil prices. By understanding these factors we hope to help you navigate your heating oil purchases with greater clarity.
Current Oil Prices: A Modest Recovery
Global oil prices have seen a modest gain in recent weeks. This rise is largely due to optimistic data emerging from China, where manufacturing activity has shown signs of growth, boosting expectations for increased global demand for energy.
China, being the world’s largest importer of oil, plays a significant role in influencing price movements. Strong manufacturing figures from February 2025 have provided hope that the Chinese economy is recovering, which, in turn, should support demand for fuel.
Geopolitical Tensions and Their Impact
However, despite this positive outlook, the broader oil market remains under pressure, mainly due to ongoing geopolitical risks. In particular, tensions stemming from the war in Ukraine and other regional uncertainties continue to create volatility in energy markets.
The potential for increased tariffs on Chinese imports by the U.S. also adds another layer of uncertainty, further contributing to market instability. These ongoing geopolitical events are unpredictable, and they can lead to sudden fluctuations in oil prices, which may be felt in the form of higher heating oil costs.
What Does This Mean for You?
For our buying club members, this means it’s important to stay informed and consider placing heating oil orders in advance when possible, especially during periods of price stability or when prices dip slightly.
At Yorkshire Oils, we are committed to keeping you updated on developments and will continue to work hard to secure the best possible prices for our members in these volatile times. By pooling our orders, we can help mitigate the impact of price spikes and ensure that everyone has access to affordable home heating oil, even when the market is unpredictable.
Looking Ahead
As always, we will keep you posted on any significant changes to the oil market and inform you of the best times to purchase oil.
Please feel free to contact Andrew or Angie with any questions or concerns. We’re here to support you and ensure that your home remains warm and your oil costs manageable.
by katharine_nellist@hotmail.co.uk | Jun 3, 2024 | News
By Andrew Wells, May 24, 2024
As you are now aware an election has been called in the UK for July 4th.
There will be a short parliamentary wash up where any undecided legislation is agreed to be waived through (or not). This unfortunately does not include consultations. Therefore, we are going to have to wait until a new government comes in to see progress on the Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Obligation.
Please read the following statement from UKIFDA, the industry body for liquid fuels and OFTEC:
“As the General Election campaign begins, the parties and their candidates standing across the UK’s rural seats must look to the issues that truly matter to rural voters and the challenges they face. This includes how rural communities will heat their homes and how government can give them choice about how best they can decarbonise their home heating.
“Whatever party is victorious, they will inherit an uncertain economic situation and a need to prioritise policy changes that are possible given this outlook. This must include:
“Delivering on the commitments parliament made to the UK’s 1.7 million off-grid households in passing the Energy Act, which included providing them the opportunity to use renewable liquid fuels – through a Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Obligation – which will make the fuel affordable.
“Addressing the unequal tax treatment for renewable liquid fuels, which reduces the cost to consumers for their use in transport but not for home heating. Scrapping this duty, at no cost to the taxpayer, would incentivise rural off-grid households to switch to renewable liquid fuels.
“In this election rural off-grid households now must have the certainty they need to be able to choose how best they can make their contribution to achieving net zero. We stand ready to work with the next government to make that a reality”.
by katharine_nellist@hotmail.co.uk | Jan 25, 2024 | News
By Andrew Wells, 25 January 2024
It is interesting to see that the cost of home heating oil still fairs well on price comparatively to gas, LPG, air source heat pumps and electricity. Although it can be perceived as volatile and is prone to spikes when impacted by world events, but oil has been moderately steady in the last 12 months.
The two tables above provided to industry body UKIFDA by Sutherland Tables (an established source of independent and impartial information on domestic heating costs) demonstrate these yearly figures.
Do give us a call to discuss your oil deliveries, topping up your tank or subscribing to MonthlyPay, our monthly direct debit payment scheme.
Call Andrew or Ange on 01423 396789
by katharine_nellist@hotmail.co.uk | Jan 22, 2024 | News
By Andrew Wells, 22 January 2024
After a busy Christmas period, now is a good time to plan your home finances. The Yorkshire Oils MonthlyPay payment plan brings peace of mind as well as convenience to paying your home heating bills.
Take these THREE easy steps.
- Click on link to GoCardless
- Sign up for a free account
- We will be notified and will create your monthly subscription.
Alternatively, call Andrew today on 01423 396789 chat through your options.
With the ongoing challenges in the Red Sea, oil prices are unpredictable. With MonthlyPay you can mitigate against this and…
• take control – pay a set amount on a day of your choice each month
• have peace of mind – your monthly payments mean no huge bills
• enjoy flexibility – choose and agree the amount and date the payment is taken on
• benefit from security of supply and no service charges
Payments start at just £100 per month, depending on your oil usage.
Read more on how MonthlyPay for new or existing customers.
