Your Views Are Needed Now The Government is consulting about how homes like yours will be heated in the future. Make sure you are given a real choice Oil heating is the most popular choice for many rural homes, but …
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Winter Heating Checklist 2025
As the colder months approach, The Fuel Distribution Association (UKIFDA) shares its Winter Heating Checklist, a simple, practical guide to help you get ready for winter, keep warm and avoid disruptions. Whether it’s ordering heating oil early, checking your tank, …
Read MoreEuropean natural gas prices at fresh two-year highs
The cold blast sweeping through Europe has helped send European natural gas prices to fresh two-year highs. This in turn has accelerated a gas-to-oil switching dynamic that has seen Low Sulphur Gas Oil (LSGO) cracks rebound. LSGO futures rose by …
Read MoreSign up to the Cold Weather Priority Scheme
UKIFDA has today issued a press release to remind eligible consumers to sign up to the Cold Weather Priority Scheme this winter. The free-to-register scheme ensures that those most vulnerable to the effects of cold weather receive priority service during …
Read MoreBe Winter Wise Campaign
UKIFDA & OFTEC have today launched their Be Winter Wise campaign – a five-point plan to help heating oil users plan ahead for winter 2023-2024. Be Winter Wise The campaign which is being launched via press & media channels aims to …
Read MoreOil rises for 6th straight week as global supplies tighten
Summary WTI crude up 20% in past six weeks, Brent up 17% Saudi, Russia pledge output cuts ahead of OPEC+ meeting OPEC+ meeting yields no changes to policy Brent likely to be in $85-$90/bbl range over coming months – UBS …
Read MoreChange in £200 Domestic Alternative Fuel Payment Terms
The government today has extended the receipt window for those heating oil customers wishing to apply through the government portal for their £200 domestic alternative fuel payment. The previous window was from September 2022 to May 2023. This window has …
Read MoreReminding all businesses off the gas grid that use alternative fuels to apply for their alternative fuel payments (AFP)
Last week the government launched the Non-Domestic Alternative Fuel Payment portal for companies that have not yet received their £150 AFP payment. In addition, companies that use over 10,000 litres can claim top-up payments of up to £5,800. Further details …
Read MoreGovernment launches Alternative Fuel Payment portal for non-domestic users.
UKIFDA notes that the government has launched the portal for non-domestic alternative fuel users that are based off the gas grid and use kerosene in their businesses. This will allow companies to apply for the £150 alternative fuel payment that …
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