Orion Farming Group Fuel Update 22nd July 2026
- Phil Shirley
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
Prices – They continue to be volatile. 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 22nd July 2026
Q: What has happened in the fuel market this week?
A: There are now several pressures hitting the market at once:
Escalating conflict between the US and Iran is disrupting oil movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
Houthi threats to shipping in the Red Sea are forcing some tankers to change route.
Russia has banned diesel exports following attacks on its refining infrastructure.
Refineries in Europe and the US are already operating close to capacity, leaving little room to quickly increase diesel production.
European diesel refining margins have reached record levels, showing just how tight the supply of finished diesel has become.
Q:What should farmers watch over the next few days?
A:The main factors will be:
Any ceasefire or negotiations involving the US and Iran.
Shipping movements through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea.
Whether Russia relaxes its diesel export restrictions.
Changes in European refinery output.
Sterling against the US dollar.
