November 2021

BarcelonaAfter a two-year break, OpenRoom’s Fuel Distribution Forum returns again, providing leading heating oil distributors across the UK and Republic of Ireland with the opportunity to meet suppliers for a day of networking opportunities.This year’s programme, includes a topical opening session together...

Heating Oil Prices Continue To TumbleLatest independent figures show that heating oil prices have carried on falling and are now at a three year low, which according to The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) makes heating oil the cheapest and...

Households are being warned about the potential dangers of trying to fix their own heating systems, with local technicians revealing their top ‘DIY fails’.The most common bodged heating repair jobs include homeowners attempting to fix or replace their own boiler...

There has been a generally positive, is slightly cautious response to ministerial changes at DECC. announcedThere has been a generally positive if slightly cautious response from industry to this week’s ministerial reshuffle, which saw significant changes at the Department of Energy...

WesminsterHM Government today confirmed it is accepted the Committee on Carbon Change’s (CCC) recommended carbon budget, which lays out a 57% reduction in carbon emissions from their 1990 levels during the period 2027-32.The legally binding targeted reduction is likely to...

Energy Policy Needs Urgent Rethink, Says OFTECAs the price of heating oil tumbles further, falling 10% the beginning of the year, the UK’s 1.4 million rural households which depend upon oil for space and water heating are continuing to benefit.However, with over...

Institution for Mechanical Engineers Publish Heat Energy ReportA new report published by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ (IMechE) entitled ‘Heat Energy: The Nation’s Forgotten Crisis’ is calling for the Westminster Government to urgently introduce legislation for a national insulation programme...

FPS LogoThe Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS), the trade association for the oil distribution industry in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, has announced the appointment of a new Marketing & Events Manager, Dawn Shakespeare.Dawn has extensive marketing and...

Latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) suggest oil and gas tax revenues are officially since the first time since the industry downturn “in the black”.Tax receipts have been steadily increasing and a total figure of £1.1bn was recorded for 2017-18. Figures from...

Consumer group Which? has published the results of their 2017 boiler review, awarding a Best Buy accolade to all Grant oil fired condensing boilers – that is 63 Which? Best Buys!  Furthermore, Grant is the only manufacturer to receive an...