Oil users encouraged to save money on heating bills by joining Oil Savings Network
An innovative oil buying club is helping thousands of members across Northern Ireland save money on their energy costs as prices continue to rise.
Many can find it difficult to budget for large one-off bulk deliveries of oil, which offer a better deal compared to smaller orders charging a higher price per litre.
But with the Housing Executive’s Oil Savings Network, which now has over 6,000 active members, households are saving on average between £10 - £30 on 200 litres of oil.
During the summer months the Housing Executive is encouraging people to think ahead and join the network before winter.
Robert Clements, Head of Sustainable Development at the Housing Executive, said:
“We understand the anxiety people may be feeling around the affordability of oil and are encouraging more people to join our network.
“Joining our Oil Savings Network is easy and you can access savings straight away.
“Our members get a weekly request from us either by phone or text asking if they need oil. Based on the number of estimated order requests we receive, we negotiate the best price with oil companies.
“Members will then receive a discount code which they can use when making their order.
“Don’t put it off until winter, get in touch with us now to become a member.”
Kathleen Breen, from Lisnaskea, has been a member of the network since it began.
“I usually order around 300 litres and I save an average of £25 to £30 on that,” she said.
“The other benefit I find is that the weekly reminders from the network encourage me to check if I need more oil so I don’t run out as often.
“Saving £25 to £30 is a lot when you’re living on benefits and that’s money that can go towards something else.
“With higher household costs nowadays it helps balance things out.”
To join the Oil Savings Network simply:
email: NIenergyadvice@nihe.gov.uk