Heating Oil is a commodity and is traded on the futures market by traders betting on the relationship between supply and demand at a fixed time in the future. Traders base their decisions to buy or sell on expectations of future oil demand versus current reserves and anticipated production. Future demand can be tricky to predict and reflects traders’ interpretations of economic growth indicators.
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What are the Tea Leaves Telling Us?
*Many people on both sides of the Atlantic have been concerned about the affects of the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. No one is sure at this point both the full effect of the oil spill and the corresponding moratorium on drilling in relation to the UK’s supply of heating oil this winter. However, the supply of heating oil is not being adversely impacted at this time. Depending on the length and extent of the suspension on drilling by the U. S, prices could be negatively affected in the future. That anticipated impact may be minimised to some degree by the current economic indicators, which are leaning toward moderate growth with no real signs of a significant increase in activity. While we would all like to see this improve, in the short term, it could restrain demand until production is restored. *What should you do as a consumer?*
As with most things in life, planning ahead usually renders the best results. heating oil suppliers have to buy the oil as well, so the better they can plan their needs, the better bargaining position they can assume. This applies to consumers as well, when planning for this coming winter. If you are looking for a heating oil supplier, contact one of the UK’s national and local Supplier to discuss your coming needs. They will provide you with the best plan to minimise your cost and still be prepared, regardless of the severity of the season it will fluctuate. Many of the large companies have the resources and a fleet of trucks to meet your needs, no matter how large or small, and they will always be there when you need them the most. Nick Sykes (Director) – Red diesel supplier and heating oil supplier . Birmingham Fuel Oils are a National and Local UK supplier of fuel oils and lubricants. We provide fuel and lubricant related products to business and domestic customers across several markets and industries. For fuel oil or lubricant related products contact: Director – Nick Sykes Tel – 0844 812 4967 Email – nsykes@birminghamfueloils.co.uk www.birminghamfueloils.co.uk We operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week and we guarantee we won’t be beaten on price or service oil filled radiator