If your home relies on domestic heating oil or your business has commercial fuel tanks, you may be wondering what a bunded oil tank is and whether or not you need one. In this post, we're going to explain bunded oil tank regulations and the benefits they offer our heating oil users.

There is always a small risk of fuel products being stolen but with the recent hike in the price of heating oil and other fuels, there is a significant increase in the risk of theft. Whilst the theft of oil from tanks doesn’t occur regularly, it does happen. As tanks have the potential to store hundreds, sometimes thousands of pounds worth of fuel, keeping your tank safe and reducing the risk of theft of your oil is an important exercise.

Red diesel prices can be subject to significant change, so it’s important to stay on top of what the prices are when you are buying. However, as red diesel is taxed differently from DERV, it can be more difficult to track its price.

If you’ve moved into a new house or have recently switched to using domestic heating oil, you’re probably brimming with questions regarding how to check home heating oil levels, how to know how much oil is left in your tank, or simply how often do you check it? There’s nothing worse than running out of heating oil, so implementing small oil maintenance habits regularly can save you money long-term and help you avoid an emergency phone call with your oil supplier and call with your heating engineer in case any damage has occurred to your boiler whilst firing up with no fuel. To ensure you’re always on top of your heating oil level, we’ve compiled a simple guide covering how to check your heating oil level and other questions.

Installing double-glazing in your home can be a great way, cost-effective way of improving the energy efficiency of your property. Read our blog to see how.

The Red Diesel Tax changes come into effect on April 01 2022- is your business ready for the change? In June 2019, the UK passed new laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050, thus committing to reducing our emissions to net-zero

The history of oil is extensive and incredibly interesting, with roots reaching as far back as the 6th Century BC. Back then, oil was used in weaponry to aid the battles of the army of Kir II, the first Shah of Achaemenid Empire (in what is present-day Iran). In contrast, now, oil has many uses across the globe and is a fundamental part of our day-to-day lives. While domestic heating oil users may simply see oil as the energy source they need to fire up their boilers or AGAs with, oil has had several varied uses throughout the centuries. As we explore the history of oil and the timeline of oil discovery, we note a few of our favourite oil history facts.

There is a lot more to learn about oil beyond the simple fact that it's used to create the domestic heating oil many of us all over the UK use every day. Fancy learning about oil, and what makes it so fascinating? Well, look no further! Whoever thought the words' oil' and 'interesting' couldn't sit happily in the same sentence, should take a glance at these fascinating facts all about oil.

Across the UK, people in rural areas or those whose homes and businesses are not hooked up to the National Grid, often find that home heating oil is one of the cheapest and most efficient options for heating their properties. You might know that one benefit of home heating oil is that it can be delivered to your door, but do you know how to order heating oil online? At Rix, we want the process to be as easy as possible, so we’ve laid it out in a step-by-step guide for you.