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If you know roughly how much heating oil usage you use each year, you can see how you compare with others.
You will also be able to see how much money you can save by replacing your boiler if it is over 15 years old.
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Emergency Oil
Some service stations sell 20 litre containers of kerosene that you can use should you need oil in a hurry.
These containers are labelled "emergency oil" and it is not difficult to see why - they can retail at twice the price per litre than what a distributor might charge.
Considering that the average price per litre in October 2008 was 47p a litre (for orders of 900 litres) and that included a supplier making a profit and a driver delivering it and filling your tank for you then £1 a litre for a diy plastic container can seem excessive.
However, for around £20 (October 2008 quote), a 20 litre container can keep your home warm while you wait for your delivery to arrive. When you can be charged £15 to have your boiler bled should you need it after running out completely then shelling out £10 more for oil might not be so bad.
Please remember that the prices quoted here are an example only at the time the article was written and will vary.
Check out our sister site at www.EmergencyOil.com
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Environment
Set up by the Environment Agency to reduce oil pollution by providing guidance on and facilities for the safe disposal and management of oil.
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