Prices – Orion prices over the last week – Five of the fuel suppliers are now giving us daily prices which are applicable at the time of order , the other suppliers are still invoicing on the price on the day of the delivery.
We have a new fuel Supplier that has joined Orion – Joe Energy. Their coverage is within the Swindon area encompassing various SN Post Codes.
Delivery Lead Times - up to 5 working days, dependant on the Supplier and the area they cover
Bank Holiday – Just a reminder that it is Bank Holiday on Monday 5th May, Suppliers unlikely to be delivering. The Orion Office will also be closed.
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Orion Farming Fuel Q & A
Q:What is Brent crude doing this week?
A: Brent has moved sharply higher and hit a one-month high, trading around $112 to $114 per barrel on 29 April as the market reacted to renewed concerns over disruption in the Gulf.
Q: What is affecting fuel supply right now?
A: The main issue remains disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reports that the closure and wider blockade concerns are still restricting normal crude movements, and ADNOC has even told some customers they may be able to load certain crude grades outside the Gulf to avoid Hormuz disruption.
Q: What does that mean for farming fuel costs?
A: It means farming fuel costs are likely to stay firm and volatile. Higher Brent feeds directly into wholesale fuel values, and ongoing disruption to physical flows keeps a risk premium in the market rather than allowing diesel-related prices to ease cleanly.
Q: What should UK farmers watch most closely?
A: Watch whether traffic through Hormuz improves, whether the blockade risk eases, and whether Brent holds above $110 per barrel or pushes higher again. Those are the clearest indicators of whether fuel markets stabilise or come under further pressure.
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.
