Domestic heating oil doesn’t freeze solid like water, but it can thicken or “gel” in very cold temperatures. When the temperature drops below around -9°C to -12°C, the paraffin wax...
Crude oil is heated to separate it into useful components such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, and lubricating oils. During the refining process, crude oil is heated to around 350°C–400°C...
Bitumen is not used as a fuel because it is too thick, heavy, and non-volatile to burn efficiently. It has a low combustion efficiency, high sulphur and metal content, and produces...
Premium kerosene is standard kerosene enhanced with additives that improve performance. Standard kerosene is a clean-burning petroleum fuel suitable for most oil boilers and heaters....
The best time to buy heating oil is usually in spring or summer, when demand is low and prices are more stable. Buying during these months helps you avoid winter price spikes, secure...