Due to COVID-19 and the lockdowns around the world for both customers and industry, the global oil demand has plummeted. In July 2020, the price for kerosene went down to an average of 25p per litre - the lowest price it’s been in five years. However, despite recent events, heating oil prices are in general known to vary, depending on a number of factors. But the good news is that you can still save money if you know how! Therefore, in this article, we’re going to explain our three top tips to help you secure the best oil prices in any season.

Completing oil tank inspections at regular intervals is crucial to ensuring that your tank operates at an optimum level.

There are many benefits of using renewable energy; it comes from a source that continuously restores itself, meaning that the availability to utilise that energy source is infinite. However, there are arguments against renewable energy to consider; it can be expensive to install and sustain, as well as being completely weather dependant.

When designing or renovating your home, it’s important to consider eco friendly house plans to try and play your part in reducing your carbon footprint. In response to global warming, the UK Government passed a law to be net-zero emissions by 2050, with the desire of a green revolution. This law is the most ambitious to be set in the world and focuses on reducing any climate change impact. So, how can you help? By working towards achieving a zero carbon house.

There are many long term advantages of a well insulated home which can be beneficial for your home all year round, not just in the winter. One of the biggest reasons homeowners are losing heat and energy from their domestic heating oil is through a lack of or poor quality insulation. Home insulation is a great investment, and we’re here to give you the four benefits of insulating your home to help you decide whether it’s worth your investment. A well-insulated home has many long term advantages. Significantly it helps reduce heat loss, lowers energy bills, increases comfort and has less of an impact on the environment.

Rix Petroleum has been providing agricultural services to Britain's farming community across the UK for over 80 years. The Driffield Show is one of the biggest events in the Rix calendar, with their 72nd year in attendance at the Driffield Show falling in 2019.

Leading family fuel supplier Rix Petroleum Ltd is flying high with its latest charity tie up. The company has formed a year-long partnership with the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance service and aims to raise thousands of pounds for the charity.

The RTFO requires oil refineries and importers of fossil-based road transport fuels and non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) fuels in the UK to add a percentage of fuel from renewable and sustainable sources. Bioethanol is added to petrol and biodiesel (also known as fatty acid methyl ester or FAME) to diesel and gas oil.

Fuel supplier Rix Petroleum has extended its coverage in the East Midlands with the acquisition of a Lincolnshire business. The Yorkshire company has bought Gainsborough-based K9 Fuels for an undisclosed sum.