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Heating oil industry to be boosted by govt support?

Heating oil industry to be boosted by govt support?

29 February 2012

Supplies of heating oil and other crude-based products may be improved due to additional government backing for the sector, it has been suggested.In a speech in London, business secretary Vince Cable said the country's oil and gas sector would be offered targeted support as a key part of new ind... More

Review of rural issues welcomed by heating oil campaigner

Review of rural issues welcomed by heating oil campaigner

28 February 2012

A review into the issues facing people in rural areas has been welcomed by one MP, who has worked to highlight the problem of high heating oil costs in these areas.Sir Robert Smith, member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, said any measures that can reduce prices for goods and services in remot... More

Could carbon taxes help cut heating oil expenses?

Could carbon taxes help cut heating oil expenses?

28 February 2012

People who are struggling to pay their heating oil bills may be able to benefit from revenue generated by a range of new carbon taxes.This is according to a study by Camco, which claimed income from initiatives such as the Emissions Trading Schemes and the Carbon Floor Price will be essential in hel... More

Replacing boiler could help cut heating oil use

Replacing boiler could help cut heating oil use

27 February 2012

Replacing an old boiler with a more modern unit may help people reduce the amount of heating oil they use and save households money. This is according to Oliver Heath, eco design consultant at Oliverheath.com, who stated individuals with devices that are over eight years old should seriously consid... More

BoilerJuice Kerosene Heating Oil Price Trend NI for February 24th

BoilerJuice Kerosene Heating Oil Price Trend NI for February 24th

24 February 2012

Heating oil costs in Northern Ireland have risen sharply this morning (February 24th) to hit a new record high for the year.After remaining mostly static for much of the week at between 58p per litre (ex VAT) and 58.5p, today saw the cost of the commodity increase by almost a penny.This took the fue... More

Heating oil thieves target school

Heating oil thieves target school

23 February 2012

A school in Cumbria has become the latest property in the county to be targeted by heating oil thieves, as it had 1,000 litres of fuel stolen last week.The News & Star stated the theft, which occurred during the half-term holiday at Hunter Hall School at Frenchfield, Penrith, is one of a series ... More

Rural NI heating oil users to benefit from new poverty fund

Rural NI heating oil users to benefit from new poverty fund

23 February 2012

Individuals living in rural parts of Northern Ireland may be able to take advantage of a series of new measures intended to cut poverty and reduce social isolation in the country.Rural development minister Michelle O'Neill confirmed £16 million of funding will be dedicated to the initiativ... More

Red diesel prices see slight rise

Red diesel prices see slight rise

22 February 2012

The cost of red diesel in the UK has risen slightly over the last few days due to a hike early this week.After remaining steady at between 70.2p and 70.3p per litre (ex VAT) for much of February, Monday (February 20th) saw the average price of the commodity rise.It climbed from its weekend level of ... More

BoilerJuice Home Heating Oil Price Trend for February 22nd

BoilerJuice Home Heating Oil Price Trend for February 22nd

22 February 2012

Prices for heating oil in the UK have risen slightly today (February 22nd), reversing some of the losses that were recorded in the early part of the week.The commodity lost nearly half a penny over the last week, falling from a high of 61.5p per litre (ex VAT) on February 14th to 61.04p on Monday.Ho... More

Cold spell to see more spent on heating oil?

Cold spell to see more spent on heating oil?

21 February 2012

The cold snap at the start of this month may have led to many households using more heating oil in order to keep their homes warm.It was estimated by Moneysupermarket.com that across the UK as a whole, individuals have had to spend an extra £1.6 billion on heating costs to cope with the cold t... More

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