Kerosene (often known as heating oil) storage tanks are available in a huge range of sizes and configurations. Whatever the size of the tank, it must meet all relevant regulations for oil storage. For domestic installations the OFTEC regulations will apply, and all installations must be by OFTEC registered engineers. For commercial installations, for instance on […]
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Don’t run out of oil! One of the worst things in cold weather is to find your heating oil has run out unexpectedly. Not only does it leave you without heating until you can get a delivery, but the tank sludge may enter the fuel lines and can cause damage to your heating system. This […]
You may soon pay more for oil for your heating system. OPEC’s decision to cut oil production may well lead to a rise in oil prices. At the moment, the oil prices have not been affected and still remaining lower than average. So, therefore, what is more sensible than to top up your tank for […]
November 2018 saw global oil prices down by 20% or so – the biggest monthly slide in more than 10 years. Cornelia Meyer, chief executive of Meyer Resources, told the Today Programme that “a month ago everyone was pumping oil as hard as they could because of worries about the Iran sanctions but then there […]
Over 2,000 litres of home heating oil were stolen over a period of 3 days, in Oxton. Retired joiner, Alan Rockley, noticed that his oil tank had been tampered with, on June 30th, when he unexpectedly ran out of heating oil. Upon inspecting his oil tank, he realised that he had just a few inches […]