They say good things come in 3’s don’t they? We’re quite fond of mild weather in the ValueOils office. Why? Well, it’s commonly accepted that warm weather = a lower heating oil price = more savings for you & me. And well that’s great and all but apparently we’re only going to get it over the next 3 days with the temperature reaching a tropical 16 degrees! Annnnnd then going back do… Read more

Nobody wants to be paying more than they should. That’s the bottom line. And at the same time nobody wants to go to the hassle of phoning up countless heating oil companies comparing prices to make sure they are not paying more than they should. That’s where we come in. We use a system that allows suppliers to list their heating oil prices on our website. However, we only display the cheapest … Read more

Everyone like to save a bit of money. There are few better feelings than making a decent saving. Particularly on the essentials like home heating oil. We decided to put together a list of tips to save money this Winter. Insulation – Making sure you have adequate insulation in your home and/or improving the insulation can save you up 40% on your energy bill and will mean you won’t have to s… Read more

Red diesel may be banned for use in regular vehicles on the road, but for many people who work in the farming or construction industries, red diesel is a vital component of doing their job. If the current red diesel price is something which will affect you in one way or another, it’s always good to know how you can get the best deals on the red diesel that you need in order to run your vehicles … Read more

When it comes to heating your home, there are a range of different methods and services to choose from. Along with the standard methods of home heating such as using gas or electricity, heating oil is becoming more and more popular as an alternative method of keeping your house at the perfect temperature in the winter. With oil prices NI often much cheaper than the cost of using other methods such… Read more

Heating Oil Additives Many people are unsure about the benefits which heating oil additives such as Eco-Heat can provide. We want to clear up a few misconceptions about what they do and discuss the potential benefits of their regular use. It is important to understand that additive use does not alter the chemical properties of the oil to generate more energy when it is burnt. Refined heating oil s… Read more

This is a cause for panic for most people new to home heating oil. But it’s not the end of the world. You have two main options; you can order a same-day delivery or you can go to your local petrol station and see if they can supply you with a barrel of kerosene. However, getting your home heating oil at a petrol station is much more expensive than ordering from an oil company but may be the bes… Read more

Why Does The Heating Oil Price Change So Much? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t a simple one as there are so many factors that influence your heating oil price. We’ll bring it down to 4 main factors that have a major impact on the price of domestic oil: Political;  Logistical and then our beloved weather. Political – Countries are constantly working to try and increase their GDP and oil is u… Read more

Whereas the majority of the countries on the continent chose gasoil for heating, the UK opted to meet its heating oil needs predominantly with kerosene due to its suitability for use in vaporising burners. Gasoil became Europe’s favourite as it was cheaper than kerosene. Prices of oil-related products are presently at their lowest in years, but concerns over the quality of Britain’s ke… Read more

 The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will reduce output to a range of 32-33m barrels per day which is nearly a 1m barrel decrease. OPEC members reached an agreement yesterday on the oil production-limiting deal. This will have a massive impact on the price you pay for your home heating oil! The US Dollar (USD) also fell against the Norwegian Krone with Norway being a major cr… Read more