http://www.boilerjuice.com/ BoilerJuice is the home heating oil buying group committed to saving you money on your oil heating bills BoilerJuice is the home heating oil buying group committed to saving you money on your oil heating bills http://www.boilerjuice.com/rss/bj-icon64.png http://www.boilerjuice.com/ 64 64 en-GB Sat, 17 May 2008 14:09:00 GMT Sat, 17 May 2008 14:09:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/809/Dip-in-oil-prices-following-US-inventories.html Oil prices have fallen back at the end of the week after the US Energy Department reported a higher than predicted rise in natural gas supplies.The... Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/808/Rural-domestic-heating-oil-thefts-fuelled-by-high-prices.html Rapid increases in oil prices are causing growing concern among rural communities following a spate of heating oil... Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/807/Reduced-demand-forecasts-affect-oil-prices.html The decision by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to reduce its 2008 oil product demand forecast has caused oil prices to dip following record... Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/806/Oil-prices-dip.html Oil prices have fallen back slightly from record highs last week to $123.33 (£63.20) per barrel at the end of trading on Monday, but remained... Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/805/Domestic-heating-oil-raids-as-prices-soar.html Rapidly increasing oil prices are leading to raids on domestic heating oil tanks, as thieves attempt to cash in on current markets.According to a... Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/804/Record-oil-prices-in-Asian-trading.html Oil prices have climbed still higher this week, reaching a record $124.73 (£63.82) a barrel in early Asian trading on Friday.The price of oil has... Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/803/Study-warns-of-%24200-oil-prices.html A new study has warned that the price of crude oil could hit $200 (£102) a barrel in just six months unless action is taken to mediate price... Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/802/Record-London-high-for-oil-prices.html Oil futures have soared to more than $120 (£61.30) a barrel for the first time ever in London.The price of oil has continued to increase since... Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/801/Report-predicts-oil-prices-will-push-petrol-up.html Petrol prices will soar to as much as £1.50 per litre in 2009, a new report forecasts.Oil prices have pushed up the cost of petrol over the past... Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/800/Dollar-strengthens%2C-oil-prices-fall.html Oil prices fell in yesterday's trading, as the US dollar strengthened its position.In news which could affect home heating oil users, values of the... Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/799/Oil-prices-increase-by-over-one-dollar-.html In news which could affect home heating oil users, oil prices are creeping upwards once more this week.A rise of more than one dollar was recorded in... Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/798/Oil-prices-dip-slightly.html The price of crude oil slid back on Wednesday following a gentle push upwards in the light of a strengthening dollar. According to Reuters, traders... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/797/Oil-prices-fall-back-from-highs.html Oil prices decreased slightly from their record highs on Tuesday, bringing prices to around $118 (£59.60) per barrel.After reaching the record of... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/796/Oil-prices-edge-near-%24120.html The stoppage of North Sea oil production has sent the price of a barrel to a record high of nearly $120 (£60.40).According to reports, the price... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/795/Oil-prices-drop-below-%24116.html Oil prices in New York (NY) fell on Friday morning due to a rallying dollar and increasing US crude stockpiles led dealers to lock in profits,... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/794/US-energy-reports-affect-oil-prices.html Some confusion over the amount of energy the US has stockpiled caused global oil prices to falter short of 60 pounds a barrel, according to... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/793/Oil-prices-steady-after-climb.html Following near-record oil prices, the value of crude steadied in New York against the prediction that flagging US demand would be offset by increases... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/792/Oil-prices-increase-after-supply-disruptions.html Disruptions in the supply of oil has led to soaring oil prices, it has been suggested.According to Bloomberg, attacks in Nigeria on oil barrels owned... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/791/Oftec-offers-tips-to-deter-home-heating-oil-thieves.html The recent increase in home heating thefts has led to the Oil Firing Technical Association (Oftec) issuing advice for homeowners on how to deter... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/790/Oil-prices-hover-at-%24115-a-barrel.html Oil prices are hovering around the $115 (£57.63) a barrel mark, after surging to new record highs this week.The previous highest value of the... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/789/Oil-prices-surge-upwards.html Oil prices are continuing their surge upwards, surpassing the $115 (£58.11) a barrel mark during electronic trading.In news which may interest... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/788/Oil-prices-soar-past-previous-records.html Previous record highs for oil prices have been smashed in recent trading, with values hitting the $114 (£57.70) a barrel mark.Vales settled at... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/787/Alarm-advised-for-home-heating-oil-users.html Home heating oil users may want to purchase an alarm to keep thieves at bay, the police have suggested.An inexpensive infrared device could alert... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/786/Home-heating-oil-thieves-strike-again.html One resident of Strabane, Northern Ireland, has spoken of her misery after being targeted twice by home heating oil thieves.Sonia McKay of Carricklynn... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/785/Oil-prices-drop-from-record-highs.html Despite reaching record highs midweek, oil prices have dropped for the second consecutive day.Settling at $109.49 (£55.50) a barrel, oil prices... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/784/Oil-prices-surge-to-new-high.html Home heating oil users are likely to be affected by the news that oil prices have surged forward to hit a new record high of over $112 (£56.60) a... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/783/Oil-prices-steady.html In news which is likely to affect home heating oil users, oil prices are hovering just below the $109 (£55.38) mark.As reported by Bloomberg, oil... Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/782/Spate-of-home-heating-oil-thefts-reported.html The number of thefts relating to home heating oil in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, has increased.According to local police, homeowners must continue to... Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/781/Further-oil-price-rises-predicted.html There is expected to be further increases in oil prices, it has emerged.Jonathan Barratt, managing director of Commodity Broking Services in Sydney,... Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/779/Crude-oil-price-bounces-back.html A flurry of oil sales on Thursday was bucked by a recovery of prices first thing on Friday morning on the Asian stock markets. High oil prices have... Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/780/%27Windfall-oil-tax%27-approved-in-Venezuela.html A windfall tax on oil profits of producers belonging to Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has been approved by the Venezuelan... Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/778/US-petrol-supplies-%27cause-oil-price-hike%27.html Oil prices increased overnight to reach $104.83 (£52.95) a barrel, an increase of $3.85.In news which is likely to affect home heating oil users,... Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/777/Warning-issued-to-home-heating-oil-users.html A warning has been given to home heating oil users advising them to ensure they remain vigilant against the theft of their fuel.The number of crimes... Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/776/Sliding-oil-prices-head-towards-%24100-mark.html Oil prices continued the downward trend demonstrated in yesterday's market.Values of the commodity dipped below $105 (£53.02) a barrel yesterday.... Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/775/US-economy-concerns-slow-oil-prices.html Oil prices have slipped to $104.34 (£52.54) a barrel, in news which may affect those with home heating oil users.Values fell $1.28 to dip below... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/774/Pipeline-attack-%27dampens-oil-prices%27.html A pipeline attack in Iraq is the likely cause of a dip in oil prices today.In news which could affect those with home heating oil, values have slipped... Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/773/Oil-prices-surge-once-again.html In news which may be of interest to home heating oil users, oil prices have once again surged forward.Despite dampening after US interest rate cuts at... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/772/Oil-prices-sneak-up-to-near-%24102.html In news which may affect those with home heating oil, oil prices have begun to rise, after a series of drops in values.Yesterday, oil prices hovered... Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/771/Oil-prices-dip-as-demand-falls.html Falling demand has been suggested as one reason why oil prices have slipped to near the $100 (£50.19) a barrel mark.Values have fallen to $100.29... Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/770/Oil-prices-plummet.html Oil prices have dropped following slowing demand, in news which may affect those with home heating oil.Values are now heading towards $102... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/769/Fed-cuts-ease-oil-price-hikes.html Despite an initial climb in oil prices after the Federal Reserve cut US interest rates yesterday, values have since dipped.Oil prices hovered around... Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/768/Oil-prices-recover.html Oil prices recovered to reach just over $107 (£53) a barrel, following a steep decline from the previous high levels of the commodity.Earlier... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/767/Darling-%27ignores-home-heating-oil-users%27-plight%27.html Last week's Budget announcement by Chancellor Alistair Darling has not addressed the continuing plight of home heating oil users, it has been... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/766/Oil-prices-surge-ahead.html Oil prices have yet again surged ahead of previous records, hitting unprecedented values of $111 (£54.59) a barrel.In news which may affect those... Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/765/Oil-prices-strike-new-high.html The trend of rocketing oil prices has continued with news that the value of a barrel of the commodity has hit a new record high.In news which is... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/764/Oil-prices-are-still-rising.html Oil prices are continuing to rise, with yesterday's trading representing a fifth consecutive day of price hikes.Many economists are blaming the... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/763/Oil-prices-strike-%24109-mark.html Oil prices are continuing to rise with yet another record high reached today.A barrel of oil hit a value of $109.72 (£54.72) after only crossing... Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/762/Lisburn-thieves-steal-home-heating-oil.html Homeowners with have been targeted by a spate of home heating oil thefts in the city of Lisburn, County Antrim.It is thought that a van or a lorry has... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/761/Oil-prices-steady-above-%24105-.html Oil prices have steadied above the $105 (£52.18) a barrel mark today, following yesterday's dramatic increases in values.Falling 32 cents, oil... Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/760/Soaring-oil-prices-recorded.html Oil prices have rocketed for the second time this week, it has emerged.Values have now surged to $105.10 (£52.47) a barrel, which could affect... Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/759/Oil-prices-stabilise.html Oil prices stabilised today, falling rocketing values at the beginning of the week.The cost of oil per barrel hit $100.19 (£50.54) this morning... Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/758/New-highs-for-oil-prices.html For the second time in a matter of days, oil prices have rocketed to new highs, which could affect those who use home heating oil.The cost of crude... Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/757/Oil-prices-remain-above-%24101.html Oil prices fell today (Monday) but still remained high, staying above the $101 (£50.87) per barrel mark.In news which is likely to affect those... Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/756/Oil-prices-to-continue-to-soar.html Oil prices are continuing to reach new highs, in news that is likely to affect those who use home heating oil.Following an announcement earlier this... Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/755/Oil-price-estimate-upped.html Barclays Capital has reassessed its oil price estimates, increasing the amount it expects the commodity to be worth.The bank has pushed up its... Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/754/Oil-prices-hit-new-record.html Oil prices have jumped dramatically to a new record high, it has been reported, which could affect the cost of home heating oil.A barrel of oil is now... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/753/Ofgem-fine-triggers-calls-for-%27heating-oil-duty-to-be-scrapped%27.html There have been fresh calls for the scrapping of heating oil duty paid by pensioners following the announcement that the National Grid has been given... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/752/Heating-oil-theft-reported-in-Devon.html Theft of heating oil has been reported by residents in Mid Devon.Police in the area are warning homeowners to be vigilant against a group of criminals... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/751/Fall-in-oil-prices-as-US-stocks-slip.html Continuing concern over the US economy has caused a fall in the price of crude oil, according to reports, which could be of concern to users of home... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/749/Oil-prices-rise-on-speculation.html The hint of increased demand for heating oil and crude has pushed prices up past the $100 mark again, it has been reported. Bloomberg stated crude... Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/750/Demand-for-oil-continues.html The price of heating oil and crude oil edged up again in New York on Thursday morning, it has been reported. Bloomberg stated crude prices have... Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/748/Oil-tumbles-from-record-high.html Home heating oil prices fell again this week after a sharp spike in prices to over $100 (£50) a barrel. While some analysts suggest Organization... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/747/Oil-rises-on-Opec-rumours.html The price of heating oil and crude oil futures continued to rise on Tuesday amid speculation that Opec intends to cut output in the near... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/745/More-home-heating-oil-thefts-noted-by-police.html Rising oil prices could be at the heart of a spate of home heating oil thefts, police say. Households in several Northern Irish counties have been... Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/746/Police-warn-of-rise-in-home-heating-oil-thefts.html Homeowners in Northern Ireland have had their home heating oil stolen in a series of raids, police have said.According to the Belfast Telegraph, tanks... Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/744/Venezuelan-row-forces-prices-up.html The price of heating oil and crude oil futures continued to climb on Thursday as the spat between ExxonMobil and the Venezuelan government rumbled on.... Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/743/Police-investigate-oil-theft.html Police in County Antrim are reportedly investigating the theft of home heating oil from a tank at a house in Ballymena. The crime, which occurred... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/742/Heating-oil-%27adds-to-inflation%27.html The cost of heating oil was a contributory factor in the rise in the rate of inflation last month, according to the Office for National Statistics... Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/741/Oil-prices-drop-after-Monday-high.html US crude oil prices lowered to $93.02 (£47.77) a barrel on Tuesday morning, representing a drop of 57 cents, while heating oil for March delivery... Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/739/Thousands-sign-petition-to-remove-5%25-fuel-duty-for-OAPs-.html A total of 2,227 people have now signed BoilerJuice's petition asking the government to scrap fuel duty on heating oil for pensioners.Members of the... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/740/Oil-prices-hover-around-%2492.html Crude oil prices were at down 14 cents to $91.81 (£47.19) per barrel, in early morning trading on Monday, while heating oil prices were down 0.07... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/737/Nigerian-worries-force-prices-up.html Ongoing concerns about security in Nigeria helped to push the price of crude oil and heating oil futures up on Thursday. Crude prices have fallen... Fri, 8 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/738/Fuel-duty-for-pensioners-%27should-be-scrapped%27.html Duty on home heating oil should be scrapped for pensioners in order to help them cope with the impact of high prices and cold weather, it has been... Fri, 8 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/736/Oil-declines-as-demand-falls.html The price of crude and heating oil futures continued to decline on Wednesday after a US government report suggested demand for oil products has... Thu, 7 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/735/Traders-gamble-on-oil-price-falling.html The cost of home heating oil could fall steeply by the late spring, if the predictions of commodities market traders prove correct. Crude oil prices... Wed, 6 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/734/Oil-prices-boosted-by-fog.html Poor weather and renewed tensions in Iraq saw crude oil prices and the cost of heating oil futures climb sharply on Monday. Crude oil prices... Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/733/Oil-prices-fall-sharply-on-economic-worries.html The price of crude oil and heating oil futures fell sharply on Friday following more bad news about the condition of the US economy. A report by the... Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/732/Oil-prices-fall-on-renewed-recession-fears.html Crude oil and heating oil prices fell on Thursday as further evidence emerged to suggest the US economy is heading into recession. Two interest rate... Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/731/Oil-prices-%27likely-to-remain-high%27.html The price of heating oil is likely to remain high for the next six months, a US government department has predicted. Crude oil prices, which are the... Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/730/Oil-prices-continue-to-rise.html Crude oil prices continued to edge up on Tuesday as expectations of a further interest rate rise in the US grew. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to... Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/729/Oil-climbs-on-rate-cut-rumours.html Crude oil prices continued to rise on Monday amid speculation of a further interest rate cut in the US. The Federal Reserve last week implemented an... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/728/Oil-prices-continue-to-rise.html Crude oil prices continued to rise on Friday as confidence grew that the US can avoid a recession. Efforts to boost the US economy by cutting... Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/727/Heating-oil-prices-%27likely-to-remain-high%27.html Heating oil users should not expect their bills to fall substantially before the end of the winter, according to a US government department. Crude... Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/726/Recession-fears-hit-oil-prices.html Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday as fears that the US economy is heading for recession continued to grow. The Federal Reserve implemented an... Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/724/Oil-price-slide-arrested-by-rate-cut.html The slide in crude oil prices was partially arrested on Tuesday after the US Federal Reserve announced an emergency interest rate cut. Crude prices... Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/725/Mixed-response-to-rate-cut.html The Federal Reserve's decision to cut the interest rate in the US on Tuesday had a mixed impact on crude oil prices. Conditions in the global... Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/723/Bodman-calls-for-efficiency-drive.html Energy efficiency around the world needs to improve if oil prices are to be kept at a reasonable level, according to US energy secretary Sam Bodman.... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/722/Oil-up-on-Bush-plan.html A three-day slump in crude oil prices ended on Friday after the US government outlined an economic stimulus plan. Recent days have seen the... Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/721/Oil-falls-as-recession-fears-grow.html Crude oil prices continued to fall on Thursday as fears that the US economy is slipping into recession increased. New reports revealing a drop in... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/720/Oil-falls-as-US-stocks-rise.html The price of oil continued to slide on Wednesday after it emerged that the US stockpile of crude jumped last week. A report by the Energy... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/718/Oil-slumps-on-economic-fears.html The price of crude oil slumped on Tuesday following another indicator that the US economy is slowing down. A report by the US commerce department... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/719/Ryan-reveals-ocean-energy-funding.html Energy minister Eamon Ryan yesterday announced €26 million worth of funding to help develop Ireland's ocean energy programme. The funding will... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/716/Cold-weather-boosts-oil-prices.html Cold weather in the US and the declining dollar helped to end a three-day slide in crude oil prices on Monday. US crude for February delivery... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/717/Hips-likely-to-%27influence-property-choices%27.html Installing energy-saving measures could soon have financial benefits in addition to cutting heating bills, it has been claimed. An energy efficient... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/714/Oil-prices-continue-to-fall.html Crude oil prices continued to fall on Friday as suggestions of a global economic slowdown prompted fears of a fall in demand. In recent weeks there... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/715/Professionals-%27worth-paying-for%27.html Attempting DIY fitting of loft insulation instead of paying for a professional installer may not be an effective way to save money, an industry expert... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/713/Oil-down-on-recession-fears.html Crude oil prices fell further on Thursday amid growing fears of a global recession.The publication of figures suggesting pre-Christmas retail sales in... Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/711/Oil-down-as-stockpiles-rise.html Crude oil prices fell on Wednesday after a report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) helped to ease supply fears. It revealed the... Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/712/Draught-proofing-a-%27low-cost-option%27.html Fitting draught proofing is a low-cost way for homeowners to reduce heat loss but will not have the same impact on energy bills as insulation,... Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/709/Nigerian-fears-support-oil-prices.html Crude oil prices ended a three-day slide on Tuesday amid concerns about the security of production facilities in Nigeria. A militant anti-government... Wed, 9 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/710/Energy-prices-%27could-damage-the-economy%27.html High energy prices are likely to have a negative impact on the economy, a watchdog has warned. Crude oil prices rose by more than half during 2007,... Wed, 9 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/707/Opec-chief-predicts-more-rises.html The surge in oil prices is likely to go on for a further three months, the president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has... Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/708/Prices-fall-on-heating-oil-prediction.html Crude oil prices continued their descent from record highs on Monday after it emerged that heating oil consumption in the US is likely to fall in the... Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/705/Behavioural-changes-%27can-reduce-bills%27.html Learning to use their heating system correctly is one of the easiest ways for homeowners to reduce their energy bills, according to an expert. The... Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/706/Oil-falls-after-unemployment-report.html Crude oil prices fell on Friday amid renewed concerns about the health of the US economy. Both US crude and Brent crude reached record highs during... Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/703/Oil-hits-new-record-before-heading-down.html Crude oil prices hit record highs on Thursday, but ended the day down after a US government report provided mixed news.After briefly breaking the $100... Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/704/Over-70s-urged-to-think-about-insulation.html People aged over 70 have been advised to make sure they take advantage of new legislation entitling them to have insulation installed in their homes... Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/701/Oil-breaks-%24100-barrier.html The price of crude oil broke the $100 a barrel barrier for the first time during trading on Wednesday.US crude rose by 57 per cent during 2007 and in... Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/702/Practical-measures-%27last-longer%27.html People who are keen to reduce their energy usage should focus on practical measures rather than behavioural ones, it was suggested yesterday.The... Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/699/Oil-price-rose-by-57%25-in-2007.html The price of US crude fell two cents on Monday to close the year at $95.98 (£48.44) a barrel. In a slow day's trading the cost of Brent crude... Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/700/Cold-spell-forecast-for-the-UK.html The UK is set to suffer from a cold snap in the coming days, the Met Office has warned. After a mild Christmas and New Year, much of the country is... Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/698/Oil-falls-as-traders-cash-in.html Crude oil prices fell slightly on Friday as traders looked to cash in on the gains of the previous four days. Analysts had predicted that prices... Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/697/Oil-rises-on-supply-concerns.html Continuing concerns about supply combined with geopolitical events to send crude oil prices climbing on Thursday. A report by the US Energy... Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/696/Oil-up-after-air-raids.html The price of crude oil climbed on Boxing Day after the Turkish military stepped up its offensive against Kurdish separatists based in Iraq. Growing... Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/695/Crude-climbs-on-spending-figures.html Crude oil prices climbed on Friday after the US government published data suggesting the expected economic slowdown may not be as serious as... Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/692/Oil-down-after-weather-report.html Crude oil prices dropped slightly on Thursday after the US National Weather Service forecasted that the north-east of the country will experience... Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/693/Oil-prices-%27could-rise-further-in-2008%27.html Crude oil prices could hit a new record high early next year, a leading city analyst has predicted. Growing demand from emerging economies, worries... Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/694/Consumers-%27wise-to-green-claims%27.html Consumers keen to reduce their carbon footprint and use less energy are not easily fooled by marketing claims, it was suggested today. The claim... Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/689/Oil-rises-as-stockpiles-fall.html The downward trend in crude oil prices was reversed on Wednesday after it was revealed stocks of the commodity have fallen dramatically in the... Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/690/Heating-oil-hits-US-high.html The price of heating oil in the US hit an all-time high last week, according to a report published yesterday.Figures compiled by the Energy... Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/691/Brits-eye-a-greener-2008.html Saving energy will be close to the top of many people's thoughts when they make their New Year's resolutions, the findings of a new survey... Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/687/Oil-prevents-inflation-falling.html The rising oil prices of recent months played a major role in preventing inflation falling last month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said... Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/688/Simple-steps-%27can-reduce-energy-bills%27.html Householders have been advised that a handful of straightforward steps can help them to reduce their winter fuel bills. The recommendation came from... Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/685/Expats-claiming-winter-fuel-payments.html The government is reportedly spending millions of pounds to provide British pensioners living abroad with the winter fuel allowance. Last year the... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/686/Oil-down-amid-Opec-rumours.html Crude oil prices fell further on Monday after a leading figure from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) revealed its members may... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/683/Cooper-announces-grants-scheme.html People purchasing homes with a low energy efficiency rating will soon be able to obtain grants to help them cut their energy usage, housing minister... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/684/Oil-falls-despite-demand-forecast.html The price of crude oil continued to fall on Friday despite a key industry body predicting that demand is set to rise in 2008. A report by the... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/681/Oil-rises-by-25-cents-in-New-York.html The price of light, sweet crude oil for January delivery rose by 25 cents during electronic trading on New York's Mercantile Exchange on... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/682/Demand-for-oil-set-to-rise.html The demand for light oil products and limited refining capacity is likely to "support" prices within the market, it has been claimed.Merrill Lynch... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/679/Oil-prices-fall-after-hike.html The price of oil fell on Thursday during trading in New York after a day when prices jumped significantly.Bloomberg reports that crude oil for January... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/680/EPC-is-%22handy%22-for-homeowners.html The energy performance certificate (EPC) included in the government's home information packs (Hips) scheme is a helpful guide for homeowners, it has... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/677/Oil-prices-fall-in-Asia-trading.html The price of oil fell on Wednesday following the news that pipelines closed by a storm in the US had been reopened.According to the Associated Press,... Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/678/Eco-homes-design-deadline-approaches.html The deadline for entries to the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society Eco Self-build competition is fast approaching.Closing on December 31st, the... Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/675/Oil-prices-recover-slightly.html The price of oil rose again on Tuesday, having fallen earlier in the week, it has been reported.Reuters noted that price of US light, sweet crude... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/676/Homeowners-urged-to-insulate.html Effective insulation in the home through draft proofing would save homeowners money this Christmas, an expert has said.Andrew Leech, technical... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/674/Crude-oil-falls-again.html The price of crude oil fell for the second consecutive day during trading in New York on Monday.Bloomberg attributed the 0.6 per cent decrease to... Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/673/Oil-hovers-above-%2490.html Friday trade in Asia saw the price of oil sitting above $90, with one expert saying the $90 mark is "about right" in the current climate.Katie Dean,... Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/671/Oil-prices-fall-over-US-supplies-boost.html Oil prices fell again on Thursday following the news that the US has recorded an increase in supplies.The Associated Press (AP) reports that during... Thu, 6 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/672/Defra-launches-energy-consultation.html The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the launch of a consultation into improving the performance of products... Thu, 6 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/669/Opec-expected-to-maintain-production-rate.html A delegate from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has claimed that the organisation will leave production levels unchanged when... Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/670/%22Enough-stocks-in-the-market%22.html The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has agreed to maintain its current level of production, heating oil customers may be... Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/667/Oil-prices-rise-in-supply-uncertainty.html Oil prices rose again on Tuesday ahead of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries' (Opec) production meeting this week.During electronic... Tue, 4 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/668/Report-highlights-benefits-of-energy-saving-methods.html A study into making the UK's homes more environmentally-friendly has highlighted the potential benefits energy-saving methods can have.Undertaken by... Tue, 4 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/665/Oil-prices-rise-under-Opec-speculation-.html Oil prices rose slightly during Asian trading on Monday but speculation over whether the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) would... Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/666/Opec-to-target-lower-oil-prices.html The Organisation of the Oil Producing Countries (Opec) could soon be looking to increase the number of barrels of oil it makes available to markets... Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/664/Fire-halts-price-decline.html A pipeline fire in Minnesota helped to arrest the fall in crude oil prices on Thursday.Two repair workers were killed by the fire in the Enbridge... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/662/EIA-report-prompts-price-slump.html The price of crude oil slumped on Wednesday after a US government report revealed the country's stockpile had not dropped by as much as analysts... Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/663/Autumn-warmer-and-drier-than-normal.html The Met Office has revealed that the weather provided heating oil customers with some shelter from the high prices during the autumn months.Figures... Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/660/Opec-rumours-send-prices-tumbling.html Continuing speculation about the production plans of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) saw the price of crude oil drop below... Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/661/Govt-%27could-end-fuel-poverty-by-2050%27.html The government has been told it is possible to cut carbon emissions from UK homes by 80 per cent and end fuel poverty by 2050 if it commits to policy... Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/658/Oil-falls-on-Opec-data.html Crude oil prices fell on Monday after it emerged some members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) may have increased output... Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/659/Energy-survey-%27can-be-a-good-investment%27.html An independent energy survey can be a good investment as well as helping homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint, it was claimed today.The... Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/656/Cold-weather-sends-oil-price-up.html The price of crude oil rose on Monday morning following the arrival of some cold weather in north America.Friday saw a quiet day's trading because of... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/657/Homeowners-advised-to-make-winter-checks.html Homeowners were today advised to give their property a thorough inspection before the cold and damp weather of the winter sets in.The price of heating... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/655/Oil-price-fall-%27only-temporary%27.html Crude oil prices continued to fall on Thursday, but one market expert still expects to see the $100 (£48.40) a barrel barrier broken in the near... Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/653/Crude-down-despite-stock-report.html Crude oil prices rose fell on Wednesday despite a US government report revealing the country's stockpile of oil products had dropped. Activity during... Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/654/Homeowners-advised-to-act-now.html People planning to sell their home in the next few years should start working to improve its energy efficiency now, according to a housing... Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/651/Oil-breaks-%2499-barrier.html The price of crude oil climbed above $99 (£47.99) a barrel on Wednesday morning after the dollar slumped to a new low against the... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/652/Prices-rocket-in-Northern-Ireland.html The price of heating oil in Northern Ireland has more than doubled in the past five years, according to figures published yesterday.A survey conducted... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/649/Geopolitical-risks-%27likely-to-support-oil-prices%27.html Geopolitical risks are likely to ensure the price of oil stays high for the foreseeable future, according to market analysts.US crude gained 80 cents... Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/650/Homeowners-advised-to-check-pipes.html Too many homeowners are failing to take steps to protect their properties against the effect of lower winter temperatures, the findings of a new... Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/647/Defra-to-offer-money-saving-advice.html The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs today launched a new service designed to help homeowners save money on their utility... Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/648/Oil-up-after-Opec-meeting.html Crude oil prices climbed on Monday morning after a summit of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) failed to ease supply... Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/645/Oil-prices-down-after-demand-forecast.html Crude oil prices fell slightly on Thursday after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) reduced its demand forecast for the fourth... Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/646/New-record-for-US-prices.html Heating oil prices in the US have reached a record high for the sixth week running, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed yesterday.The... Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/643/It%27s-not-too-late-to-insulate.html It is not too late to save money on this winter's heating bills by installing insulation, according to an energy saving expert.The National Insulation... Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/644/Oil-prices-bounce-back.html Crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday after analysts forecasted that a report scheduled for publication today will reveal US supplies have fallen... Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/641/Oil-falls-on-demand-forecast.html The price of crude oil fell sharply on Tuesday after a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted that demand is about to fall.It... Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/642/%27Speculators-to-blame%27-for-high-prices.html Commodities market speculators are to blame for the high price of heating oil, it was claimed yesterday.The cost of heating oil in the UK has... Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/639/Insulation-and-ventilation-%27can-reduce-energy-bills%27.html Householders should think about both insulation and ventilation if they want to reduce their heating costs, it was suggested today.The recommendation... Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/640/Oil-continues-to-fall.html Crude oil prices continued to fall on Tuesday in the wake of suggestions the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) could increase... Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/637/Oil-down-on-Opec-speculation.html The price of crude oil fell on Monday morning after the Saudi Arabian oil minister indicated the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec)... Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/638/New-Yorkers-using-groups-for-lower-prices.html Heating oil customers in New York are reportedly clubbing together in a bid to soften the impact of record prices.The current average residential... Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/636/Storm-supports-oil-prices.html The price of crude oil recovered on Friday morning despite new warnings about the state of the US economy.Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal... Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/634/Heating-oil-prices-still-rising.html Heating oil prices in the US have risen sharply in the past week, according to a report published by the Energy Information Administration (EIA).Its... Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/635/EIA-report-slows-oil-prices.html The price of oil fell slightly on Wednesday despite a US government report revealing the country's stockpile of crude has fallen.Both US crude and... Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/632/Oil-breaks-%2498-barrier.html The price of crude oil passed the $98 (£46.80) a barrel mark for the first time in history during early trading on Wednesday.An attack on an oil... Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/633/US-predicts-further-price-rises.html The price of oil is likely to remain high throughout 2008, the US government has predicted.A report by the Energy Information Administration (EIA)... Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/630/Crude-prices-rise-again-.html The price of crude oil started to climb again during early trading on Tuesday, having fallen significantly on Monday.News that the tension between the... Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/631/Period-homes-have-%27higher-energy-bills%27.html People with older houses are likely to face much larger energy bills than those who live in new builds, according to a property expert.John Slaughter... Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/628/Heating-oil-prediction-%27too-low%27.html The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has been forced to admit its prediction for the price of heating oil this winter was too low.In early... Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/629/Oil-falls-as-Turkish-tension-eases.html Crude oil prices fell during early trading on Monday after tensions on the Iraq-Turkey border began to ease.Friday's trading saw prices rise sharply... Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/626/Winter-advice-for-homeowners.html Homeowners have been advised to take a few simple steps to winter-proof their property in order to reduce the risk of weather damage.Statistics... Fri, 2 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/627/Analysts-predict-%24100-oil-price.html Crude oil prices fell on Thursday, but many analysts still believe $100 (£47.99) a barrel is a real possibility in the near future.Prices surged... Fri, 2 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/625/Crude-oil-reaches-%2496.html The price of oil soared above the $96 (£46.20) a barrel mark on Thursday morning after it was revealed that the stockpile of crude in the US has... Thu, 1 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/623/Small-measures-%27can-help-keep-bills-down%27.html There are lots of small improvements homeowners can make to ensure they stay warm and keep their heating costs down this winter, according to a... Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/624/Profit-taking-causes-oil-to-fall.html Crude oil prices slumped on Tuesday as investors looked to cash in on the recent record highs.Tensions in the Middle East and continuing supply fears... Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/621/Expert-predicts-%24100-a-barrel.html The cost of crude oil is likely to break the $100 (£48.50) a barrel mark in the near future, a market expert has predicted.US crude cost just... Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/622/Production-cut-forces-oil-price-up.html The price of crude oil hit another record high on Monday as disruption to production in the Gulf of Mexico added to supply fears.Mexico's state-owned... Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/619/Heating-oil-prices-%27likely-to-shock%27.html The cost of heating oil is set to continue rising as winter sets in, according to a market expert.Figures compiled by BoilerJuice show the average... Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/620/Crude-breaks-the-%2493-barrier.html The price of crude oil broke the $93 (£45.21) a barrel mark for the first time on Monday morning amid continuing supply fears ahead of the... Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/617/New-record-highs-for-crude.html Crude oil prices hit new record highs on Thursday amid renewed fears of supply problems during the peak demand of the northern hemisphere... Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/618/Heating-oil-price-still-rising.html The price of heating oil is continuing to rise dramatically, according to a new US government report.Figures compiled by the Energy Information... Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/616/Oil-prices-surge-on-supply-fears.html Oil prices surged on Wednesday after a US government report revealed the country's stocks of crude and heating oil have fallen dramatically.The weekly... Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/614/Heating-oil-estimates-%27could-be-too-low%27.html Official estimates of the price of heating oil for the coming winter could prove to be too low, according to a US government official.The US Energy... Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/615/Oil-down-for-a-third-day.html Crude oil prices fell for a third consecutive day on Tuesday as tensions between Turkey and Kurdish rebels based in northern Iraq showed signs of... Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/612/Crude-falls-on-recession-fears.html Crude oil prices continued to slip from record highs on Monday as fears about the state of the US economy grew.US construction machinery manufacturer... Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/613/Sainsbury%27s-announces-bulb-giveaway.html A leading supermarket chain is to encourage its customers to conserve energy by giving away one million low-energy light bulbs.Sainsbury's customers... Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/611/Oil-prices-slip-despite-Turkish-tension.html Crude oil prices have started to retreat from record highs despite the increasing tension on the Turkey-Iraq border.Prices shot up on Thursday after... Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/609/Americans-looking-to-beat-price-rises.html Forward thinking US householders are reportedly already buying their winter supply of heating oil in a bid to beat further price rises.The cost of... Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/610/Oil-breaks-%2490-barrier.html The price of crude oil broke through the $90 (£44.04) a barrel mark for the first time in history on Thursday.Ongoing supply concerns and fears... Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/607/Cost-of-heating-oil-rising.html A new report by the US government has indicated the price of heating oil is continuing to rise ahead of the peak demand of the winter months.The... Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/608/Prices-slip-as-stocks-rise.html Crude oil prices fell slightly on Wednesday after a US government report revealed that the country's stockpiles had risen.The Energy Information... Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/605/Heating-oil-could-rise-from-record-high.html The price of heating oil has followed that of crude oil in reaching record levels in recent weeks, but evidence from 2006 suggests it could rise still... Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/606/Oil-prices-continue-to-surge.html The price of crude oil reached yet another record high on Tuesday as concerns about possible military action by Turkey against Iraq-based Kurdish... Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/604/Oil-breaks-%2486-barrier.html The price of crude oil climbed significantly to reach another record high on Monday.US crude for November delivery closed at a then all-time high of... Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/602/Crude-oil-hits-new-high.html The price of crude oil hit a record high on Friday as worries about supply levels continued.Less than a week ago the price of US crude dropped under... Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/603/Energy-efficiency-%27could-affect-house-sales%27.html Energy efficiency could soon become an important factor in whether or not a house will sell, according to a market expert.People selling properties... Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/600/Diesel-demand-%27pushing-up-heating-costs%27.html Increased demand for diesel in India and China has helped to push the price of heating oil up, it was claimed yesterday.A recent report by the Energy... Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/601/Oil-rises-as-stocks-fall.html Crude oil prices rose sharply on Thursday after a US government report revealed that the country's stockpile had fallen by 1.7 million barrels.The... Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/599/Supply-fears-force-oil-prices-up.html New fears about supply problems forced the price of crude oil back up on Wednesday.The concerns were caused by Chevron's announcement that workers in... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/597/Heating-bills-%27set-to-rise%27.html Heating oil customers can expect their fuel bills to rise significantly this winter, according to a new US government report.The Energy Information... Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/598/Crude-rises-following-demand-prediction.html Crude oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday after the US government predicted an imminent increase in demand.A report by the Energy Information... Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/595/Heaters-%27cause-thousands-of-fires%27.html Standalone heating devices cause more than £3 million worth of damage to homes in the UK every year, an insurer has claimed.Research conducted by... Tue, 9 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/596/Crude-prices-continue-to-fall.html The recent fall in crude oil prices is unlikely to become a long-term trend, according to one market analyst.US crude continued its fall away from its... Tue, 9 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/593/Middle-East-%27could-cause-price-rise%27.html The political situation in the Middle East could force the price of crude oil over the $100 (£49.08) a barrel mark next year, according to a... Mon, 8 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/594/Crude-prices-continue-to-fall-.html Crude oil prices continued to fall on Monday due to concerns about the state of the US economy.The ongoing fallout from the sub-prime mortgage crisis... Mon, 8 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/592/Oil-prices-fall-over-supply-concerns.html Having risen slightly overnight, oil prices fell once more on Friday during trading in New York, Thomson Financial reports.Light sweet crude for... Fri, 5 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/590/Heating-oil-stocks-continue-to-fall.html Information contained in a US government report about the stock of heating oil in the country is worrying, according to a market analyst.The Energy... Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/591/Oil-falls-for-fourth-day.html The price of oil fell for a fourth consecutive day on Wednesday after a US government report revealed a rise in the country's stock of crude oil.Many... Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/588/Oil-prices-begin-to-rise-.html Crude oil began to recover on Wednesday following three consecutive days of price falls.Fears that problems in the US economy could lead to a downturn... Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/589/Heating-oil-hits-US-high.html The price of heating oil has reportedly reached a record high in some areas of the US.Crude oil has increased in price by more than $20 (£9.80) a... Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/586/Heating-costs-could-rise-by-28%25.html Heating oil customers could find the cost of heating their home is 28 per cent higher this winter than last, according to an estimate produced by an... Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/587/Economic-fears-force-oil-down.html The price of crude oil continued to fall on Monday as analysts worry about the state of the US economy.Problems in the credit market, coupled with... Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/585/Oil-prices-fall-in-the-wake-of-Lorenzo.html Oil prices have started to fall after Hurricane Lorenzo missed production infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico.The latest major tropical storm hit... Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/582/Nuclear-dispute-fuels-oil-price.html The growing tension between the US and Iran helped to push the price of crude oil up significantly on Thursday.An ongoing dispute about the Iranian... Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/583/Winter-set-to-be-colder-than-last-year.html The UK is set for a much colder winter than last year, according to the Met Office.A forecast produced by the government's meteorologists shows that... Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/584/Shops-switch-to-low-energy.html Britain's supermarkets and energy suppliers yesterday revealed they have agreed to stop selling tungsten filament light bulbs by 2011.The voluntary... Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/579/Oil-price-up-despite-increased-stockpiles.html The price of crude oil continued to rise on Thursday morning despite a report showing that stockpiles in the US have risen.The US Energy Information... Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/580/Oil-price-%27set-to-stay-high%27.html Oil prices are likely to remain high for the remainder of the year, according to a market expert.Crude oil is currently trading at around $20... Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/581/Energy-efficiency-%27requires-better-regulation%27.html Britain's new homes are far more energy efficient than 20 years ago, but building regulations must be more strictly enforced if further progress is to... Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/576/Oil-prices-start-to-recover.html The price of crude oil started to recover during early trading on Wednesday following three days of downward movement.US crude for November delivery... Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/577/Homeowners-warned-about-energy-spending-.html Homeowners spending a large amount of money on improving their property's energy efficiency may never be able to recoup the costs, it was claimed... Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/578/%27Energy-efficiency-poor-in-UK%27s-homes%27.html The majority of the UK's houses perform poorly on energy efficiency, according to a market expert.Homeowners attempting to sell a property with three... Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/574/Insulation-%27helps-pocket-and-planet%27.html Installing insulation is one of the most cost effective home improvement projects householders can undertake, it was claimed today.The government is... Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/575/Crude-price-slips.html The price of crude oil fell further on Monday, but an industry expert has predicted it will remain high for the foreseeable future.Fears about a... Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/572/Oil-price-falls-as-production-restarts.html The price of crude oil dropped during early trading on Monday after production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico moved back towards full output.A... Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/573/Irish-government-targets-energy-efficiency.html The Irish government on Friday unveiled new building regulations designed to make the country's homes more energy efficient. Minister for the... Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/570/Low-energy-also-means-low-cost.html Switching to low-energy light bulbs is one of the most cost-effective green measures people can take, a new study has revealed.Researchers from US... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/571/Oil-hits-another-high.html The price of crude oil reached another record high on Thursday amid continuing fears about supplies ahead of the peak demand of the fourth quarter.US... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/568/Expert-predicts-more-price-rises.html Supply problems are likely to carry on forcing the price of crude oil up for the rest of the year, according to one of the world's leading oilmen. T.... Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/569/Storm-fears-keep-oil-price-high.html An inventory report by the US Energy Information Administration and fears of another major storm hitting the Gulf of Mexico helped to keep the price... Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/567/Oil-reaches-%2482-a-barrel.html The price of oil reached yet another record high on Wednesday as it broke through the $82 (£40.72) a barrel mark.Following the previous record... Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/565/Lib-Dems-confirm-green-agenda.html The Liberal Democrats yesterday voted to support an action plan to make Britain carbon neutral by 2050.Party leaders announced details of the... Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/566/Another-new-record-for-oil.html The price of crude oil broke through the $81 (£40.61) a barrel mark for the first time in history during early trading on Tuesday.After a slight... Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/564/Oil-price-falls-from-record-high.html The price of crude oil fell for the first time in ten days on Friday and slipped further during early trading on Monday.At the close of business in... Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/562/Low-energy-bulbs-%27suitable-for-all%27.html All of the UK's households are already in a position to start cutting their lighting bills by switching to low-energy light bulbs, according to the... Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/563/Another-record-high-for-oil.html The price of crude oil closed at a record high for the third consecutive day on Thursday.For the first time, the price of US crude closed above $80 a... Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/561/%2480-barrier-broken-for-the-first-time.html The price of crude oil broke the $80 a barrel barrier for the first time in history on Wednesday.Prices have been rising steadily in recent days... Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/559/Oil-reaches-record-high.html Crude oil prices closed at a record high on Tuesday, despite the decision of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase... Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/560/Homeowners-%27could-save-hundreds%27-.html The majority of families with four bedroom homes could save hundreds of pounds by implementing energy-saving measures, according to figures released... Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/557/Further-rise-in-price-of-heating-oil.html The price of heating oil has continued to rise alongside that of crude oil in recent days.Crude moved to within a dollar of its all-time record high... Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/558/Oil-prices-still-climbing.html The price of crude oil moved closer to its record high during early trading on Tuesday.US crude gained 79 cents to close at $77.49 a barrel on Monday... Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/555/Fuel-payment-deadline-approaching.html Time is running out for people who want to receive the winter fuel payment before Christmas to make their claims. People aged between 60 and 79 are... Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/556/Oil-prices-remain-high.html Oil prices dropped during early trading on Monday having made significant gains on Friday.At the close of business in New York on Friday, US crude was... Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/553/Buying-early-%27could-prove-cheaper%27.html Heating oil customers may be able to save money by buying their winter supplies earlier than usual, it was suggested today.The cost of heating oil has... Fri, 7 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/554/Oil-prices-%27set-to-remain-high%27.html Oil prices are likely to remain high for the foreseeable future, a leading industry figure said after another day of upward movement in the... Fri, 7 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/551/Oil-breaks-%2476-barrier.html Concerns about possible winter shortages forced the price of oil above the $76 (£37.54) a barrel mark on Thursday morning.Indications that the... Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/552/Sustainable-shortlist-unveiled.html A three-development shortlist for the sustainable homes category of the Manchester Evening News Residential Property Awards 2007 was unveiled... Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/549/Taylor-given-rural-role.html Matthew Taylor has been appointed as a government adviser on the issue of planning and land use to support sustainable rural communities.The Liberal... Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/550/Oil-up-as-traders-await-US-report.html Oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday ahead of the US Energy Department's weekly report on crude and petrol stocks.The report, which will be published... Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/547/Carbon-neutral-homes-%27offer-better-quality-of-life%27.html People who live in carbon neutral homes can expect to have a better quality of life, it was suggested today.The claim was made by Cara Naden of Eco... Tue, 4 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/548/Oil-prices-up-on-weather-worries.html Oil prices rose slightly during early trading on Tuesday, despite fears that Hurricane Felix would hit production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico... Tue, 4 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/545/Britons-%27sceptical-about-green-taxes%27.html The majority of Britons believe the government uses green taxes to simply raise revenue rather than to deal with environmental issues, according to... Mon, 3 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/546/Oil-price-falls-as-storm-fears-ease.html Oil prices fell slightly during early trading on Monday after weather experts predicted Hurricane Felix would miss production facilities in the Gulf... Mon, 3 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/543/US-growth-figures-lead-to-oil-price-fall.html Further concerns about the health of the US economy saw the price of oil fall again on Thursday.After making initial gains, the price of US crude... Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/544/Energy-saving-improvements-%27add-value%27.html Green home improvements are one of the best ways of improving the value of a house, according to an industry body.Recent research by Halifax found... Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/541/US-report-prompts-price-rises.html Oil prices soared yesterday after it was revealed that US stockpiles of both crude oil and petrol had fallen dramatically.A report by the Department... Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/542/EU-light-bulb-tariffs-remain.html The European Commission has come in for criticism for a decision not to scrap charges that affect the cost of energy-efficient light... Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/540/Economic-fears-prompt-price-falls.html Oil prices have begun to drop again amid renewed fears about the condition of the US economy.Data released last week suggested the housing market... Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/538/Oil-prices-continue-upward-trend.html Oil prices look set for a fourth consecutive day of significant rises due to improved predictions for the US economy and reports of problems at two... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/539/Students-urged-to-reduce-energy-consumption.html Youngsters heading off to university can save money and help the environment by developing energy savings habits, it was suggested today.It is... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/537/Oil-prices-stabilise.html Oil prices stabilised during early trading on Friday, following significant advances on Thursday.US crude closed at $69.83 (£34.93) on Thursday,... Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/536/Oil-prices-start-to-recover.html Oil prices showed signs of recovery during early trading on Thursday, after falling on Wednesday in the wake of unexpected news from the US... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/534/Oil-prices-hit-eight-week-low.html Oil prices reached an eight-week low on Tuesday after Hurricane Dean caused little damage as it passed through Mexican production facilities.At the... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/535/Companies-%27overestimate-green-costs%27.html Many construction companies overestimate the costs involved in building energy efficient homes, according to a new report.Research conducted by the... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/532/Oil-prices-continue-to-fall.html Oil prices dropped further on Tuesday as the markets continued to react to the news that Hurricane Dean will not hit the US's production and refinery... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/533/Merton-rule-receives-Riba-backing.html The government should continue to focus on local energy efficiency initiatives rather than adopting a national strategy, according to Jack Pringle,... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/530/Prices-drop-as-storm-fears-ease.html Oil prices fell during early trading on Monday after it was predicted Hurricane Dean will miss production infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico.The... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/531/Hips-to-%27help-cut-fuel-bills%27.html The introduction of the home information packs (Hips) scheme could help householders to cut hundreds of pounds from their energy bills, according to... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/529/Oil-tops-%2471-per-barrel.html Oil prices have exceeded $71 (£35.50) per barrel in recent trading as concerns over a tropical storm in the Atlantic continue apace.The recent... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/527/Changing-habits-%27can-reverse-climate-change%27.html A change in lifestyle and living habits could go some way towards tackling the adverse effects of climate change in the UK, according to the results... Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/528/Oil-prices-up-after-recent-dip.html Continued fears over the effects of a tropical storm approaching the Gulf of Mexico have contributed to a rise in oil prices, following a recent dip... Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/525/Local-council-switches-off-for-climate-change.html Peterborough Council has taken decisive action in the fight against climate change and global warming, seeking to reduce unnecessary CO2 emissions by... Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/526/Oil-up-on-storm-fears.html Ongoing concerns over a tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean are serving to push oil prices higher, with global concerns of an output reduction linked... Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/523/Concern-over-%22ambitious%22-EU-climate-targets.html Climate change targets set out by the EU have been highlighted as "ambitious" by the government, which nonetheless remains committed to reducing... Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/524/Stock-market-fears-weaken-oil-prices.html Oil prices have weakened in recent trading on the back of continued fears surrounding the US stock market and an uncertain economic climate.Widespread... Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/521/Temperatures-on-the-up-due-to-climate-change.html New reports speculate that average temperatures in the UK will continue to rise in the coming future due to the effects of climate change, with an... Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/522/Supply-fears-push-oil-prices-near-%2472.html Ongoing supply fears and rising international demand are serving to push oil prices higher, amid speculation that supplies will tighten over the... Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/519/Concern-voiced-over-C-charge-plans.html Proposals to link London's congestion charge to carbon emissions have come under criticism from some groups concerned that it may actually lead to an... Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/520/Oil-prices-extend-losses.html World oil prices have taken a decline in recent trading due primarily to speculation of weaker demand ahead, dipping below $70 (£35) per barrel... Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/517/EPCs-welcomed.html Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), designed to give residential properties an environmental and energy efficiency rating, have been welcomed by a... Thu, 9 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/518/International-companies-explore-Iraqi-oil-fields.html A partnership of two international companies has agreed to collaborate on the exploration of Iraqi oil in a bid to ascertain the extent to which oil... Thu, 9 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/515/Extreme-weather-prompts-climate-change-warning.html Recent flooding and extreme weather in the UK could be set to become more common and increasingly extreme in the future due to the adverse effects of... Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/516/Oil-prices-steady-above-%2472-per-barrel.html Oil prices remain steady above $72 (£36) a barrel in recent trading, despite having fallen ahead of the publication of US stocks data.The data is... Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/513/Fresh-calls-to-reduce-UK-emissions.html Fresh calls are being made for UK residents to do more to reduce their carbon emissions and make greater effort to be more environmentally aware... Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/514/Oil-prices-fall-on-US-economy-concerns.html The price of oil has declined on the back of concerns surrounding the US economy and speculation at that an economic slowdown could lead to excess... Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/512/Economy-%27dragging-down%27-oil-prices.html Conditions within the US economy continued to have a negative impact upon oil prices on Monday.Growing concerns over the country's housing market and... Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/511/Opec-unlikely-to-increase-oil-output.html Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday following news that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) did not intend to increase... Fri, 3 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/510/Oil-prices-remain-unchanged.html Having fallen from a record-high earlier in the week, oil prices remained relatively unchanged on Thursday.Reuters reported on Wednesday that oil... Thu, 2 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/508/Community-projects-praised.html Community based environmental projects are receiving fresh praise from experts on the basis that they not only help protect the environment but also... Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/509/Oil-prices-fall-below-%2478-per-barrel.html Oil prices have fallen below $78 (£39) per barrel this week following profit taking by traders after crude futures closed at record highs in the... Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/506/Govt-website-ranks-cars-on-CO2.html A new website launched by the government is giving drivers the opportunity to find out which cars are the most environmentally-friendly, ranking them... Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/507/Opec%3A-Supply-fears-boosting-prices.html Ongoing supply concerns are working to boost oil prices in recent times, according to an expert at the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries... Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/505/Reversal-in-oil-prices-%27likely%27.html A reversal in oil prices to relatively low per barrel prices is highly likely according to some experts, following the decline of prices to below $77... Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/504/Oil-prices-up-as-global-markets-suffer.html Oil prices have continued to rise, reaching $77 as US crude touched a 12-month high.While the price had dipped slightly in early trading today, rising... Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/503/Crude-oil-price-climbs-as-supply-drops.html The price of crude oil rose in response to a report by the US energy department yesterday revealing a drop in output at a key US terminal.According to... Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/502/Oil-price-down-for-third-consecutive-session.html Oil prices have fallen for a third session in a row this week with the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) indicated that it... Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/500/Oil-prices-slide.html Oil prices dropped in early morning trading, with light sweet crude for September delivery dropping 23 cents at 03:01 GMT.AFX reported that the price... Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/501/Don%27t-delay-on-carbon-zero-homes%2C-govt-told.html Campaign group Friends of the Earth is calling on the government to change the deadline for all new homes to be carbon zero.Friends of the Earth... Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/498/Opec-%27concerned%27-over-rising-oil-price.html The president of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has expressed the body's concern over escalating oil prices.Last week... Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/499/Govt-considers-future-energy-needs-of-UK.html The government has launched an extensive programme of nationwide consultative events in an effort to facilitate discussions with the public on the... Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/496/Oil-price-%27to-reach-%24150-a-barrel%27.html The price of oil is likely to surge to $150 a barrel by the turn of the decade, according to an industry commentator.Tim Guinness, the manager of the... Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/497/Poor-insulation-rife-in-Irish-housing.html Nearly a million Irish households could save money on fuel bills if they improved their home insulation, a leading renewable energy organisation has... Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/494/Oil-falls-to-under-%2475-a-barrel.html This morning saw oil prices drop to under the $75 a barrel mark after rising to above this figure on Wednesday.Light, sweet crude for August delivery... Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/495/Renewable-energy-%27revitalises-rural-economy%27.html Small-scale renewable energy projects serve local communities in a number of important ways, a new report claims.Apart from helping to fight climate... Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/492/East-England-commits-to-tackling-climate-change.html The East of England is looking to play a key role in tackling the adverse effects of climate change and acting upon recommendations outlined in the... Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/493/Oil-prices-touch-%2475-per-barrel.html Oil prices reached $75 (£37.50) per barrel in recent trading before declining to just over $74 per barrel.Market analysts highlight expectations... Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/490/Local-councils-collaborate-on-climate-change.html A number of local authorities throughout the country are working together to tackle climate change, developing joint strategies and establishing best... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/491/Oil-prices-remain-%27flat%27.html Oil prices remain relatively flat in recent trading ahead of the publication of the upcoming US inventories report, with per barrel prices staying... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/488/Crude-supply-%27to-increase%27.html The production of crude oil is expected to increase notably in the coming years, with new reports from the International Energy Agency (IEA)... Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/489/Oil-prices-approach-%2474-per-barrel.html Ongoing concerns surrounding oil output in the North Sea have contributed to an increase in oil prices of late, pushing prices up to nearly $74... Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/486/Students-attend-climate-change-forum.html A collection of students from a local school in Harborough have attended a special forum in London dedicated to climate change and related issues,... Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/487/-Oil-prices-inch-to-%2477-a-barrel.html Oil prices climbed to an 11-month high of $77 (£38.50) per barrel before declining again, on the back of continued supply concerns in the US... Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/484/Fresh-support-for-recycling-cooking-oil-.html Experts are calling on the government to make it easier for biodiesel producers to recycle wasted cooking oil into useable fuel, recommending that a... Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/485/Oil-prices-up-after-US-gasoline-gains.html Oil prices rose slightly following higher than expected gains in US gasoline inventories this week with per barrel prices remaining above $72... Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/482/Eco-friendly-kids-exhibit-at-Hampton-Court.html Pupils from a local infant school have made their environmentally friendly mark at this years Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, displaying an... Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/483/Oil-prices-fall-in-Asian-trading.html Oil prices have fallen slightly in Asian trading after having reached the highest level in almost a year this week.Light sweet crude for August... Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/480/Oil-prices-reach-11-month-high.html Oil prices have climbed to their highest level in almost a year after reaching $76 (£38) per barrel this week amid fears of an oil and natural... Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/481/Local-environmentalists-rally-support-against-climate-change.html Local environment groups in Bedford and surrounding areas are looking for new support in the fight against climate change, hoping to encourage... Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/478/Govt-takes-further-action-on-climate-change.html The government is seeking to take further action on climate change through encouraging individuals and households to make changes on a personal level,... Mon, 9 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/479/Oil-prices-%27could-reach-%24100-per-barrel-by-2009%27.html An oil market expert has speculated that oil prices could climb as high as $100 (£50) per barrel within the coming two years, on the back of... Mon, 9 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boilerjuice.com/news/476/NI-farmers-seek-out-biofuel.html Farmers in Northern Ireland (NI) are taking a step in an environmental direction by planting crops intended to be used for biofuel in the future.New... Fri, 6 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.boil