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Orion Farming Group Weekly Fuel Update: 11th December 2024


Orion Farm Buying Group


  • Kerosene - December / Christmas deliveries - As it stands one supplier has advised they cannot take any more orders for pre-Christmas delivery. More suppliers may advise similar over the next week. Please check if you require any fuel. Below you will find a table with information of suppliers opening times during the Christmas/New Year break – they can be contacted direct if you require an order whilst the Orion Office is closed.





  • Delivery Lead Times - Suppliers are getting busier with the lead in to Winter. Some are looking up to 7 working days for delivery - please bear this in mind when ordering.


  • Fuel Cards - Did you know that Fuel Cards are available via the Group. Already being used by a number of members, they offer the convenience of monthly billing via your Orion account, savings with consistent pricing and a broad range of card options, all with no transaction fees. Please contact the office if you would like more details.


  • Important - Ford Fuels delivery Update - Fords have updated Orion with the following information on Fuel Tanks that they will no longer be able to deliver to:

    • Any machine.

    • Tanks that they deem to be unsafe.

    • Tanks where they can’t see the ullage.

    • Tanks/fuel stations without working gauges.


The above points can be clarified with Alex Elsworth at Ford Fuels – 01761 452222. If you think this may be an issue for you, then please advise when placing your order.

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  • Prices: Most supplier prices are updated daily. The average price per day from all suppliers over the past 7 days (excl. VAT) are shown in the table below.




  • Calor LPG: The Group’s LPG price is reviewed on a regular basis. The current Bulk Price for members is 59.00ppl + VAT. ***Click on the button below to see important Christmas information from Calor***



  • AdBlue: There is a new IBC depot scheme in operation with Ford Fuels, please ask for details when ordering.

  • Fuel Tanks: Oil tanks are available from various outlets; please call the Office for supplier details.

  • Lubricants: Ford Fuels stock a wide range of lubricants, they can be contacted direct to discuss any technical information that you may require on certain products & to place orders direct with them. Please mention at the start of any conversations with them that you are an Orion Member.

  • Other Services: Some of the distributors offer additional services such as boiler servicing, tank installations, fuel pump outs. Please enquire at the Office.​




 



Applications and Data Analytics for Orion developed by Demand Economics Ltd.

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