Why pay more than you need to for heating oil?

You can save money on your oil orders by joining the Nettlebed oil buying group.

This is how it works. When you need oil, send an email to Patrick Amory who will then contact all members of the group to start a buying round. After receiving replies and working out the size of the group order, he rings around the suppliers (the minimum order is 500 litres but please order in larger quantities when possible).

Please check emails daily after the order closing date. The supplier chosen is usually the cheapest price available but also takes account of quality of service at busy times (this has been an important issue during bad winter weather and snow). This process can take up to two weeks to complete. There is no contractual arrangement between Patrick and the supplier and each member must decide to accept or reject the offer (no action is needed if the offer is accepted).

Members who have expressed an interest are notified of the price (ex VAT), supplier and contact details and approximate timing of delivery in advance. Following that any issues relating to the order or delivery should be dealt with by contacting the supplier directly. Each customer is individually billed by the supplier and is responsible for paying and may be contacted for payment in advance if they have not dealt with that supplier before.

The power of a buying group often gives significant savings for members but has the disadvantage that delivery must be accepted on the day the group delivery takes place as determined by the supplier.

There is no obligation to use the group – members are free to place independent orders whenever they wish to do so. Jim is keen to hear of any problems members have and to know if anyone feels they can get a better price

If you wish to join send your name, postal address and phone number (landline and mobile please) to Pthamory@gmail.com 

Data protection 2018 – Privacy notice

In order to run the group I store your personal details (name, address, telephone numbers and email) on my computer at home. When you place an oil order, I send your details by email to the oil supplier. I do not use your details for any other purpose. I will delete your data from the oil group database at any time if you ask me to. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know at Pthamory@gmail.com