Orion Farming Group Fuel Update 15th July 2026
- Phil Shirley
- Jul 15
- 2 min read
Prices – Have risen sharply over the last week, one supplier has withdrawn their prices due to the current market volatility. Please call the Office for daily updated prices. Daily prices usually received from all the suppliers by 10.30am..
Joe Energy are a new Fuel Supplier to the group. Their coverage is within the Swindon area encompassing various SN Post Code, also limited coverage in certain GL Post Codes.
Delivery Lead Times – 3 to 5 working days, dependant on the Supplier and the area they cover
For electricity enquiries please contact Stuart in the office or email – stuart@ofg.org.uk for any other enquiries please visit our CONTACT page
Orion Farming Fuel Q & A 15th July 2026
Q: What has happened in the fuel market this week?
A: Oil prices have risen sharply again following renewed hostilities between the US and Iran and further threats to oil and fuel shipping routes in the Middle East.
Brent crude was trading at around $85.42 per barrel this morning, compared with approximately $69.56 on 6 July. That is an increase of more than 20% in just over a week.
Q: Why has the market moved so quickly?
A: The main concern is disruption to exports through the Strait of Hormuz and potentially other important shipping routes.
Gulf oil exports have reportedly fallen below half their pre-conflict level during the past week. The market is also reacting to renewed threats against shipping, oil facilities and energy infrastructure.
This does not necessarily mean supplies will stop, but markets tend to price in the risk before any physical shortage occurs
Q:What should farmers watch over the next few days?
A:The main factors are:
Developments in the Middle East and the security of major shipping routes
Whether Gulf oil exports recover or fall further
Diesel refinery margins and the availability of refined fuel
Sterling’s performance against the US dollar
Local supplier stocks, delivery times and quote validity
