Risks being taken with heating oil orders, firm says
A heating oil supplier in southern England warns that customers are taking risks by delaying orders in hopes of lower prices. UK heating oil costs have surged by approximately 75% since the start of the Iran conflict, leading to reduced sales as consumers wait for a dip. Energy experts advise purchasing fuel immediately, as prices are expected to remain high through the spring.
- ▪Marsh Fuels reported lower-than-expected sales as colder weather approaches, attributing the drop to customers waiting for price reductions.
- ▪UK heating oil prices have increased by about 75% since the Iran conflict began on 28 February.
- ▪Energy expert Ellen Fraser from Baringa consultancy recommends buying oil now because prices are likely to stay high until at least April and May.
- ▪The UK government announced a £50m emergency fund in March to assist families struggling with heating oil costs.
- ▪Local buyers in Hampshire and Berkshire report that many residents are holding off on purchases due to price volatility and uncertainty.
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Risks being taken with heating oil orders, firm saysImage caption, Supplier Dave Marsh said customers might be leaving it too late to refill their tanksByMarcus WhiteSouth of EnglandPublished3 minutes agoHeating oil customers who are worried about the cost are taking risks by delaying orders in the hope of a price fall, a firm has warned.Marsh Fuels, which supplies heating oil in Berkshire and Hampshire, said its sales were lower than expected as colder weather approaches.However, the firm said customers could run out of oil or expose themselves to even higher bills by waiting.UK heating oil prices have risen by about 75% since the start of the Iran conflict on 28 February, according to the BoilerJuice website, external.Dave Marsh from the Newbury-based firm said: "We're coming into…
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