Risks being taken with heating oil orders, firm says
Customers in Berkshire and Hampshire are leaving it late to refill their tanks, an oil firm says.
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"We're coming into autumn and we would expect to be busier than we are."
— Dave Marsh , Executive
"We're expecting those prices to stay high until at least April and May, which is obviously far too late to fill the tank."
— Ellen Fraser , Academic
"You never know what's going to happen. Except at the moment all you can expect is that the price is going to go up."
— Chris Wheeler , Executive
Key People
Andrew Illingworth buys oil on behalf of residents in Broughton, Hampshire.
Chris Wheeler is a resident from Bucklebury, Berkshire, concerned about heating oil prices.
Dave Marsh is the supplier from Marsh Fuels based in Newbury.
Ellen Fraser is an energy expert at the Baringa consultancy.
Ken Mackness is the chief executive of the Fuel Distribution Association (UKIFDA).
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Customers in Berkshire and Hampshire are leaving it late to refill their tanks, an oil firm says.
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