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If you are a casual motorist, you may have noticed the premium and high-octane fuels for sale at the petrol pumps and wondered if premium fuel is worth it. With promises of better efficiencies, cleaner engines and smoother driving, it’s no wonder these products demand a premium price. But what you might not know is there are premium versions of other fuel products too. Gas oil, for example, more commonly known as red diesel, agricultural diesel or tractor diesel is available as a premium product called Gas Oil Plus, and Kerosene Plus (K+) is a premium heating oil for your home. So, what is the difference between the premium products and their standard cousins, and, more crucially, are they worth the money?

Oil tank maintenance and oil tank care are of the utmost importance, especially during the colder months. See our oil tank care checklist here.

Getting out of bed is hard enough on cold winter mornings, but the thought of having to go outside to de-ice car windows can make you want to hibernate till March. Having a plan in place before the cold descends can save you time when it does. In this post, we’re taking a look at the best way to de-ice a windshield and some top tips from our tanker drivers. Nobody likes the extra time it takes to leave the house in winter, but those extra few minutes could save your life.

Countries around the globe are beginning to harness the power of a range of alternative energy resources, and these limitless sources of energy are being hailed as the answer to the world’s future energy needs, helping us to live more sustainably. In this post, we’re reviewing some of the alternative power sources used in the UK and the advantages and drawbacks of making the switch.

Figuring out how to have a more sustainable lifestyle can be an overwhelming task, but we can all make smaller changes in our own homes that are effective. To help you on the right track to sustainable living we’ve created some top tips on how to live environmentally sustainable, without having to overhaul your entire lifestyle to achieve it!

Keeping tabs on when heating oil is cheapest will help you understand when it’s the best time to buy home heating oil. The price of home heating oil fluctuates throughout the year, so knowing what events to look out for and understanding the typical pricing trends will help you save money.

Thinking of effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint and play your part in helping to reduce carbon emissions can be daunting. To help you learn how to decrease your carbon footprint, we take a look at what carbon emissions are and provide you with some easy tips to help reduce your carbon footprint.

When it comes to oil boiler servicing, there’s no room to take risks with safety. Therefore, it’s strongly encouraged that you use a fully-qualified OFTEC engineer to service your heating oil boiler. Every single one of Rix’s heating oil engineers are qualified by OFTEC to ensure we’re delivering the highest standards in terms of safety and quality to our customers. But what exactly is an OFTEC engineer and how can you be sure you’re receiving a qualified OFTEC boiler service? Keep reading to learn more.

Choosing the right boiler for your home can feel overwhelming because there’s so much choice out there; not only do you need to think about boiler type, but you also need to think about fuel type and boiler size. It’s important that you carry out proper research into choosing the right boiler so you don’t waste your money on a boiler that isn’t fit for your home or your household. In this complete guide, we’ll walk you through everything you should consider before investing in a new boiler and explain what options you have.