Orion Farming Group Fuel Update 18th February 2026
- Orion Farming Group
- Feb 18
- 2 min read
Prices – Orion prices over the last week - on average across all the suppliers
Kero – 58.00ppl approx. – slightly up
Gas – 65.50ppl approx. – slightly down
Derv – 108.50ppl approx. – slightly up
For a definitive price please call the Office.
Deliveries: Up to 10 working days, dependant on the Supplier and the area they cover, suppliers still remain very 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.. 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
Your Farm Fuel Q&A: 18th February 2026
This update provides a snapshot of the major market shifts occurring this week.
Q: What’s the current red diesel price in the UK?
A: Average UK red diesel is currently sitting around ~76–77 pence per litre (ex VAT) based on recent price tracking for mid-February 2026. That’s been drifting sideways rather than collapsing.
Q: How does that compare with diesel at the pump?
A: UK diesel pump prices were still averaging just over ~140 ppl around 10 Feb 2026 — a reminder that road diesel remains significantly more expensive than red diesel.
Q: Are fuel prices moving up or down lately?
A: The short answer is mixed with a sideways bias:
Red diesel has edged slightly down from peaks seen in late 2025, but it’s not sliding hard.
Pump diesel prices are relatively stable, with some data signaling a modest easing of transport costs feeding into national inflation figures.
Q: What’s driving price behaviour right now?
A: A few influences:
Global crude pricing pressure eased earlier, which softened wholesale base costs.
UK refining capacity has shrunk (one major refinery closed in 2025), leaving the market more reliant on imports — that makes prices more sensitive to exchange rates and international market shifts.
Seasonal demand patterns — winter demand has eased, but spring agricultural demand is picking up. That tends to flatten price moves and reduce volatility.
Q: What’s the practical bottom line for UK farmers right now?
A: Fuel prices are stable, not crashing or spiking.
Red diesel is around mid-70s pence per litre — still a major input cost to manage.
Demand patterns and refinery capacity suggest volatility isn’t extreme but keep purchases disciplined.
