• Currency movements (particularly Euro/Dollar)

• OPEC production statements or confirmations

• Adverse weather

• Speculators

• International Political events

• Taxation in different jurisdictions

home heating oil Wexford

All of the above mean that the price of oil moves minute by minute on the open market so trying to predict future market prices is as precarious as going to Cheltenham races with a box of pins trying to find a winner!!
Billions are won and lost on a daily basis by the so called oil trading experts so the average house holder trying to guage the optimum time to purchase a fill of home heating oil can only rely on pure undiluted luck.

A direct result of price movements on such a frequent basis is that it is IMPOSSIBLE for any 1 provider to be the cheapest on the market all the time- for example if company A is empty of stock today and he buys 1million litres at 60c per litre and the price falls to 57c per litre 3 days later when his competitor company B luckily becomes empty then how does company A compete with company B on day 4?
Answer is he can’t as company A has to sell his product for at least what he paid for it – unless he likes making losses.

With 100’s of importers, distributors & sub distributors operating within Ireland pricing Vs stocking issues such as this ensure that it is impossible to be with the cheapest supplier all time- no matter how many calls you make for quotations.

Like the old story of too good to be true- if you find that one supplier is completely out of step with competitors locally then you need to consider other issues. With margins of approx. 5-7% gross profit associated with oil distributions any quote of more than €20-€30 less than norm should be subjected to queries such as:

• Is it branded quality product which is being supplied
• Is there a calibrated meter system on the truck which will measure EXACTLY the amount that actually goes into my tank (rather than just a written docket)
• Maybe he is just a nice guy!!!

What is certain in Ireland is that an impending carbon tax of approx. 4.3c per litre (inc. VAT) is being levied from 1st May 2010 which was issued in the last Government Budget. This effectively means that 1,000l of kerosene will most likely cost €43 more on the 1st May 2010 than it will do 31st March 2010. It is expected that there will be a stampede to fill tanks just prior to this deadline so we would advise all customers to order at least 7-10 days in advance to ensure that suppliers can logistically get to them in advance of May 1st.

Be careful those suppliers who refused to sell kerosene to their customers in Dec 2010 prior to the budget as this carbon tax was expected at that time, when some suppliers hoarded their stocks hoping to sell them on at the signifigantly higher price. Adamstown Oils t/a J&M Oils did not part take in this despicable tactic and offered normal service to all existing customers and expects to do so again.

To help people to keep track of oil prices, and offer a much higher level of transparency we at Adamstown Oils t/a J&M Oils established this website www.cheaphomeheat.ie as one of the only online portals in Ireland which quotes a daily guaranteed price for kerosene, marked gas oil & motor diesel.
All customers & site visitors are invited to register on the homepage for access to our daily price lists where you can see (without the cost of a phone call) our prices for both 500l & 1000l of each product.
Orders can then be submitted online or over the phone.

We aspire to offer ongoing transparency in our pricing, top class Texaco branded oil products, and customer service of the magnitude which only a 25 year existing family run business can offer. Please feel free to contact us at anytime on 053 9240637 or order@cheaphomeheat.ie

• Supply- as a main importer, and indeed producer Chevron Texaco, and it’s distributors are far less likely to experience any temporary shortages of supply. This could become a major issue in the coming years with dwindling world oil stocks

• Quality- with huge critical mass and refinement capabilities Chevron Texaco offer a top quality product to the market. This ensures the efficient operation of all machinery, plant, and equipment.  Advancements such as “clean burn kerosene” and “techtron petroleum” are testament to the companys commitment to offering the best quality products available

Adamstown Oils Ltd has been an appointed Chevron Texaco distributor since 1985 given the responsibility for this world class brand within counties Wexford, Waterford & Kilkenny.

The endorsement of the Chevron Texaco brand offers ongoing protection for all customers from any potential temporary oil shortages or lack of product which could affect other suppliers.

All oil products supplied come with Chevron Texaco guarantees in terms of refinement quality, freeze proof additives, and clean burn kerosene.

We deliver in the following areas:

Wexford areas where we supply and deliver home home heating oil

• Adamstown
• Clonroche
• Davidstown
• Raheen
• Enniscorthy
• Courtnacuddy
• Ferns
• Oylgate
• Crossabeg
• Ballymurn
• The Ballagh
• Galbally
• Bree
• Ballyhogue
• Killurin
• Glynn
• Castlebridge
• Curracloe
• Blackwater
• Screen
• Wexford
• Piercestown
• Barntown
• Tagoat
• Rosslare
• Carne
• Our Ladys Island
• Kilmore
• Duncormick
• Bridgetown
• Wellingtonbridge
• Forth Mountain
• Taghmon
• Clongeen
• Ballycullane
• Foulksmills
• Gusserane
• Fethard on Sea
• Saltmills
• Duncannon
• Ramsgrange
• Horeswood
• Campile
• Arthurstown
• Ballyhack
• Ballykelly
• New Ross
• Cushinstown
• Newbawn
• Rathgarogue
• Ballywilliam
• Poulpeasty
• Old Ross

Kilkenny areas where we supply and deliver home home heating oil

• The Rower
• Graignamanagh
• Inistioge
• Thomastown
• Tullogher
• Glenmore
• Sleiverue

Waterford areas where we supply and deliver home home heating oil

• Waterford City
• Dunmore East
• Tramore

yes yes I know we’ve given 11 but I couldn’t pick one to leave out……… and I’m sure you our customers won’t complain after the budget!

1. Avoid leaving your order to potentially busy periods such as pre Budget or when cold weather is forecast- demand at these times may increase prices
2. Regularly dip your tank or install an oil monitor so that you do not allow the tank to run out- you may end up having to pay a plumber to bleed your burner to get it going again
3. Best prices can be obtained for prompt payment or payment on delivery
4. Make sure that you receive the quantity of oil which you order- all reputable suppliers will have this printed on your delivery docket by a calibrated meter on the truck
5. Oil is a low margin product so there should be very little difference in the cost across the market- always useful to ring around to check but be careful that you don’t spend more on phone calls than you save on the oil
6. If you can club together with neighbours or residents association discounts may be possible if all orders & payments are placed together
7. Recommendable to use recognised and branded suppliers as if there is a problem with your oil or your burner you should have recourse- this may not always be the case with unbranded distributors.
8. Ensure that you are supplied with premium grade fuel only- saves on burner servicing costs in the long run
9. Investigate fully the terms of any instalment or deferred payment schemes- if the monthly direct debit or standing order system requires you to pay a set fee all year round then you will be in credit prior to each winter, and then be in a position of having to purchase your fuel from this supplier even though they may not be the most competitive price
10. Build a relationship with your supplier to ensure quality pricing & service as a reward for loyalty, and prompt payment. A case in point is where many suppliers refused to take orders prior to the Dec 2009 budget as they held stocks in the hope of selling this on at a higher price following any budget increase- this was a despicable action which customers should not accept!
11. In conjunction with your plumber use “heating zones” within your house which may save on oil usage. For example bedrooms can be placed on 1 zone which only heats in the early evening & early morning, if you have any spare/unused rooms place them all in a separate “zone” which will only heat when you want to put it on

To celebrate the launch of the website we have some very special offers in the run up to Christmas:

• Up to €10 off your next delivery
• Lowest pricing for prompt payment
• Win €5000 for your sports club
• Order your heating oil online for entry into a draw for €500 of home heating oil

Adamstown Oils Ltd t/a J&M Oils was established by Jack & Mary Galway in 1985.  The company has been operating as the authorised Chevron Texaco Distributors for South East Ireland since inception, and is committed to continuing to offer this premium brand to all customers.

We supply the following products:

• Kerosene- home heating oil
• Marked Gas Oil- farm diesel/home heating oil
• Derv- motor diesel
• Petrol
• Lubricants & greases
• Selection of Oil Tanks & Oil Level Monitors