price of heating oil

[carmalee]

probably the wrong category but figured more people were on here! any thoughts on the wisdom/economy of filling up my domestic oil tank now?

[gingejbee]

Price-wise, who knows? But make sure it's locked up properly - lots being stolen out in the wilds.

[evil__sheep]

do you need oil now?

[carmalee]

thanks gingejbee - am out in the sticks but my tank isn't visible from the farm track I'm on but I certainly hear what you are saying.
evil-sheep - no, was just trying to get opinions on whether or not it's worth filling up now.

[The-HouseHusband]

Unless you know that prices are going to drop then it is probably worth it. The prices of gas and electricity are due to increase dramatically next month so I cant see the fuel oil companies missing the chance to hike their prices as well.

[carmalee]

househusband and redhelen - your remarks are more or less what I'm thinking - nothing really goes down does it?

[LoftyLottie]

I am in the sticks, but our tank isn't visible and thieves would have to come through two gates and a barking dog or climb over a wood pile. I will be topping up shortly. We have half a tank so I will top it up next month.

[TonyV]

Certainly cheaper to start autumn / winter with a full tank by topping up in the summer. The chart of prices on attached website may be of some use.
http://www.boilerjuic.../heatingOilPrices.php

[evil__sheep]

with ours, you get a better rate if you buy more, so we wait till it runs down, so we can get at least 1000 l

[Old_Geezer]

Wisdom is possibly related to how well locked down your tank is. And how often you are away from your premises.

[LoftyLottie]

Quite honestly the better rate doesn't usually equate to that much. If you can bulk buy with others in the area it can come out cheaper too.

[carmalee]

Lots of informative replies which have made me think - and thank you very much everyone - think I'm going to fill up - get a load of wood in then forget about it for a while - I usually go away for maybe six/eight weeks in the winter but am not this year so it makes sense to get those big expenses out of the way in the Summer.