Orion Farming Group Fuel Update 17th June 2026

Prices – We just have one supplier now who is still giving guide rates only, rest of the suppliers are price at the time of order. Prices are coming back to a similar levels to the end of February prior to the Middle East war breaking out. Please call the Office for daily updated prices.

We have a new fuel Supplier that has joined Orion – Joe Energy. Their coverage is within the Swindon area encompassing various SN Post Code, also limited coverage in certain GL Post Codes.

Delivery Lead Times - up 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 17 June 2026

Q: What is happening with farm fuel this week?

A: The fuel market has eased slightly this week, helped by softer crude oil prices and reduced pressure around global supply. That said, farm fuel costs are still well above where many businesses would like them to be, so this is not a moment to take your eye off the ball.

Q: Has anything changed for red diesel?

A: Yes. From 15 June 2026, the rebated duty rate on marked gas oil, commonly known as red diesel, has been reduced to 6.48p per litre until the end of the year. This is welcome news for eligible agricultural users, but it does not mean every delivered price will drop overnight.

Q: Why might the price at farm level not fall straight away?

A: Supplier stock, delivery area, order volume, transport costs, refinery margins and timing all make a difference. In short, the market may move quickly on paper, but the lorry coming down the lane can take a little longer to reflect it.

Q: What should farmers be watching over the next week?

A: Keep an eye on crude oil movements, red diesel quotes, supplier lead times and any further global supply news. The market has settled compared with recent weeks, but volatility has not packed its bags and gone on holiday.

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Please note that any opinions expressed in this update are sources from market information / analysis and do not represent views of Orion Farming Group. Orion Farming Group accepts no responsibility for any Member decisions made on the basis of information provided in the weekly fuel update.

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Tuesday, June 23, 9:00 AM

Cyber Risks Facing Farmers webinar

Farming businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on digital systems – from machinery and GPS technology to financial management and communications.

With this comes a growing risk of cyber attacks, and rural businesses are now firmly on the radar of cyber criminals.

You may not think it’s something that would affect your farm—but real incidents are happening more often than you might expect.

 

What you’ll learn: In this practical session, we’ll be joined by cyber specialists from CFC Insurance to cover:

• The most common cyber threats currently affecting farming businesses

• Real-life examples of how rural businesses have been impacted

• What actually happens when a cyber incident occurs

• The support available to help you respond and recover

• Simple steps you can take straight away to reduce your risk

REGISTER - Tuesday, June 23, 9:00 AM