Southern Fuels Knowledge Hub

Knowledge Hub

Keep up to date with the latest industry news and developments alongside what we have been up to at Southern Fuels. Discover handy how-to guides and commonly asked questions.

Latest from the Knowledge Hub

News, guides and updates from across Southern Fuels.

  • Oil Tank Inspections: Our Top Tips for Checking your Tank
    Oil Tank Inspections: Our Top Tips for Checking your Tank

    Oil Tank Inspections Checking your oil tank can help you to stay safe and save money. Your heating oil is a valuable resource, and protecting it is essential. The financial ... Read more

  • Easter Opening Times
    Easter Opening Times

    Easter Opening Times Please note the Easter Opening Times for our phonelines this year: Good Friday 18th of April: Closed Easter Saturday 19th of April: 8am - 12pm Easter Sunday ... Read more

  • Top 5 Reasons to Love Southern Fuels
    Top 5 Reasons to Love Southern Fuels

    Top 5 Reasons to Love Southern Fuels this Valentines We are local to your area. With our HQ based in Highbridge and depots in Bridgwater, Sherborne and Taunton, the staff ... Read more

  • Single digit temperatures coming next week!
    Single digit temperatures coming next week!

    A significant cold period is forecasted to start on the 18th of November, according to new weather maps. Next week, Britain is set to be affected by a cold spell ... Read more

  • CHANCE TO WIN A £5,000 HOLIDAY VOUCHER!
    CHANCE TO WIN A £5,000 HOLIDAY VOUCHER!

    Fuel your home with Southern Fuels and let us fuel your dream holiday! Here at Southern Fuels, we want to help you overcome your winter blues, by offering you the ... Read more

  • BetterBurn can save you money!
    BetterBurn can save you money!

    Which fuel is best for your needs? What is BetterBurn? Made up of Kerosene and an additive, BetterBurn prevents sludge formation, keeps your boiler system clean and inhibits corrosion. Therefore, it ... Read more

  • We're Going Paperless!
    We're Going Paperless!

    We’re Going Paperless! Southern Fuels is proud to announce that we are switching to digital communications! This means that invoices and statements can be sent out and received much more ... Read more

  • Important Notice: Easter Holiday Closure
    Important Notice: Easter Holiday Closure

    As the Easter holiday approaches, we wanted to take a moment to inform you of our operating hours during this festive period. Please note that we will be closed on ... Read more

  • Calendar Image Contest
    Calendar Image Contest

    Capture the essence of Somerset, Dorset and Devon through your camera lens and seize the chance to be featured in our exclusive calendar for the upcoming year! We welcome photographers ... Read more

  • What is kerosene?
    What is kerosene?

    Kerosene is a type of fuel used to heat people's homes. This combustible hydrocarbon liquid is a derivative of petroleum. Kept in storage tanks, kerosene is often used in more ... Read more

  • What is OFTEC?
    What is OFTEC?

    Southern Fuels is a proud part of OFTEC - the leading trade organisation for heating and cooking industries in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1991, The Oil Firing Technical Association ... Read more

  • Why you should get your boiler serviced every year
    Why you should get your boiler serviced every year

    It can be easy to overlook the need for boiler servicing and to forget to have your boiler serviced. Many people are unaware of the purpose of a yearly boiler ... Read more

  • Why the quality of your oil matters
    Why the quality of your oil matters

    Whether you need fuel for your boiler or for your farming equipment, it is important to use the highest quality product that you can find. While it may be tempting ... Read more

  • When should you start stocking heating oil?
    When should you start stocking heating oil?

    In our unpredictable British climate, ensuring that your home remains sufficiently warm and comfortable all year round is especially important. A beautiful bright warm day in June could suddenly be followed by another ... Read more