With 24 hour fuel bunkering available on site, having an Oakley’s Fuel card is the easiest way to make sure that you not only get the best price but also the opportunity to fill-up at over 300 filling stations throughout the length and bredth of the country at that same price.
Call Telford 01952 684600 or Kingsbury 01827 875588 for details.
With fuel prices at the pumps rising again this autumn, it will come as no surprise that the cost of kerosene based fuel oils is also likely to increase this winter. The good news is that oil is generally 35% cheaper than this time last year, so those taking the opportunity to fill tanks now will still save money.
We are getting used to oil price fluctuations but the current volatility in the market price of crude oil, where prices have doubled since February’s low of $32 a barrel, have got all the pundits guessing. There are those who predict prices could be back above $100 a barrel by the year end, sighting global shortages and uncertainty in the financial markets, but this would have a major impact of economic recovery.
At the moment there is plenty of oil in the pipeline and the cost of fuel oils has remained pretty stable throughout the summer months, but all that could change with the onset of winter. So now is a good time to check the level in your tank and to order oil for the coming winter before prices increase.
Smaller tankers are better for deliveries in congested areas and the latest 7.5 tonne Isuzu N75.190(E) has proved ideal where space is limited. Fitted with a twin compartment tank specified by Oakley’s, the new baby of the fleet has won many friends since it stated service earlier this year.
Operation manager Martin Nicholas said: “ So far the Isuzu has been superb and its reliability has been excellent, covering over 3000 per month on a five day distribution cycle
Having versatile staff is important to Oakley’s who also sponsored David Evans (sales representative) at Oakley’s Kingsbury Depot on gaining his ADR qualification in addition to the LGV license he already holds, which enables him to assist with deliveries when needed.
Acronyms abound in the oil industry but one of the most important is known as ADR (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route) covering the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 (CDG 2009) which together regulate the carriage of dangerous goods by road and must be complied with for obvious reasons. So there you have it, got any questions, just ask David, he’s your man.
Proving that members of the Oakley’s sales team are truly versatile, Simon Basford has recently passed his LGV Class 2 test and is now qualified to drive fuel tankers should the need arise.
Simon said: “It’s something I have wanted to do for some time and in addition to appreciating the job that the drivers do, having my license means that in an emergency I can always make a delivery to a customer and enjoy the drive at the same time.”
Managing Director Richard Bates adds: “Sponsoring Simon to take his LGV test makes good sense for the business as it is always useful to have someone qualified who can jump in a cab to move a tanker or complete a delivery in an emergency and he has done very well to pass his test first time.”
The decision by OPEC, the organisation of oil-producing nations, to cut the number of barrels it supplies, means that buying domestic heating oil now is likely to be a wise move. “Even though world demand for oil has fallen because of the recession, OPEC’s decision means less heating oil will be available. This will almost certainly have the effect of making prices harden or move up in the not-too-distant future, so buying some now could be prudent,” said Oakley’s Fuel Oils Managing Director, Richard Bates. “We’ve had a traditional cold winter to date, and sales have been running strongly as people ensure they can keep their central heating systems running, so topping up will probably make good sense anyway,” he added. Photo shows the OPEC HQ in Vienna.
We are receiving an increasing number of requests from customers who want to pay for their heating oil by Internet banking. We’re happy to receive payments this way. To set up this facility, phone our Telford office, 01952 684600, and we will be pleased to provide you with the details you need.
