Comparison sites: what you should know

Are Heating Oil Price Comparison Websites actually the best or cheapest way to buy heating oil?

Consider these facts:

•  Heating oil price comparison sites are NOT heating oil distributors. They are companies who advertise a service that they then outsource to distributors.
•  The price you pay is the amount they have to pay the distributor to buy and deliver the fuel, plus the comparison site profit margin on top. It can therefore be cheaper to buy direct from your local distributor.
•  Householders should look at comparison site prices and be aware that the websites do not actually store heating oil or run fleets of delivery tankers. Consequently the website operators may find it difficult to deliver promptly to a household (particularly at times of high demand, like last winter).
•  Local distributors have to prioritise their deliveries and plan their routes. Oakley’s try to repay customer loyalty by offering preferential delivery options to regular buyers. Occasional one-off orders that come via comparison websites may just be fulfilled as a lower priority.

We at Oakley’s pride ourselves on offering competitive heating oil prices and building long-lasting relationships with customers throughout our delivery areas. We strive to deliver heating oil when you want it and to provide friendly backup advice and extras such as Budget Payment Plans, Direct Debits, replacement tanks, fuel additives and many more important accessories.

IT CAN PAY TO DEAL DIRECT
So next time you’re buying heating oil, be sure to ask us for a price.
You should not be surprised at how competitive it is to deal direct and locally – with Oakley’s!

Phone us on 01952 684 600 (Telford) or 01827 875 588 (Kingsbury) during office hours. Or out of hours, request a quote via www.oakleysfueloils.co.uk, remembering to provide your address and postcode, quantity needed, any special delivery details (ie difficult access, small tanker). We will reply to you with a competitive price  – and you are assured we will deliver promptly and reliably when you want, with a courteous smile.