Orion Farming Group Fuel Update 17th December 2025
- Orion Farming Group
- Dec 17, 2025
- 3 min read
Prices - There has been a slight decrease in the average Orion prices over the last seven days.
Deliveries: Between 2 – 10 working days, dependant on the Supplier and the area they cover, suppliers are now busy with their winter domestic trade.
Kerosene – Please check on your tanks for any requirements, with lead times increasing it may be difficult to get “Quick” deliveries. One supplier already advising deliveries by 30th December. This will continue throughout the Winter.
For electricity enquiries please contact Stuart in the office or email – stuart@ofg.org.uk for any other enquiries please visit our CONTACT page
Below are details of the Fuel Suppliers opening times over the Christmas & New Year period. The Orion Office will be closed from 4pm on 23rd December & re-opening on Monday 5th January 2026 at 8.30am. If you require any fuel orders during this time then you can contact the suppliers direct giving them your full membership details to enable an order to be placed
Christmas Hours for Orion Farming Group Fuel Suppliers
Your Farm Fuel Q&A: 17th December 2025
This update provides a snapshot of the major market shifts occurring this week. For the first time in months, we have seen a significant technical breakthrough in the oil markets that could directly impact your 2026 budgeting.
Q: What is the significance of Brent Crude falling below $60 this week?
A: This is the most significant move for the energy complex in months. As of today, December 17, Brent Crude has breached the psychologically critical $60 per barrel threshold, trading around $59.40.
The Breakdown: After months of ranging between $60 and $70, the "floor" has finally given way. This shift reflects a market that is now pricing in a massive 2.1 million barrel-per-day surplus for the coming year.
IThe Signal: For farmers, this move confirms that the global oversupply (led by record production in the US, Brazil, and Guyana) is finally overpowering the geopolitical "fear premium" that kept prices elevated throughout the autumn
Q: Is Red Diesel following crude oil down below the 60p mark?
A: TWe are seeing a "tug-of-war" at the pump. While crude oil has dipped below $60/bbl, average UK Red Diesel prices are currently sitting around 69.4p per litre (down from 71.5p last week).
RThe Lag: Although Red Diesel is falling, it hasn't matched the full 7% drop seen in crude futures over the last fortnight.
Refining Barriers: Refining margins remain historically high (nearly double what they were this time last year). However, the IEA reports that the "stark contrast" between cheap crude and tight diesel markets is finally starting to ease as major refinery maintenance cycles conclude. We expect the gap between the crude price and your pump price to narrow further over the next 2–3 weeks.
Q: How is the value of the Pound Sterling affecting these price drops?
A: Currently, the currency market is providing a rare boost to UK buyers.
Stronger Sterling: The Pound has recently recovered toward the $1.34 mark against the US Dollar. Because oil is traded globally in Dollars, a stronger Pound makes that oil cheaper to import into the UK.
Double Benefit: For the first time in several updates, we have a "perfect storm" for lower prices: crude oil is getting cheaper and the Pound is getting stronger. This combination is the primary reason we are finally seeing Red Diesel quotes move toward the sub-70p level.