Orion Farming Group Fuel Update 3rd December 2025

There has been a 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 getting busier with the colder weather & their winter domestic trade starting up.

Kerosene – Take the time to check on your tanks for any requirements, with lead times increasing it may be difficult to get “Quick” deliveries.

Christmas is fast approaching & suppliers get very busy at this time, advice would be to place any orders you require sooner rather than later!!

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Christmas Hours for Orion Farming Group Fuel Suppliers

Your Farm Fuel Q&A: 3rd December 2025

A factual update on the key questions impacting your fuel costs.

Q: Brent is sitting around the low $60s — is this the new normal?

A: Not quite. Markets are treating this as a soft patch, not a long-term floor. Global demand forecasts have dipped, and traders are waiting to see if OPEC blinks with another round of cuts. Until then, Brent will likely drift sideways — good news for anyone needing a pre-Christmas top-up.

Q: Why haven’t farm diesel prices fallen as quickly as Brent?

A: Because UK suppliers are still working through older, higher-priced stock, and refinery margins have been stubborn. Add in winter-grade diesel supply priorities and you get a lag between Brent falling and delivered farm fuel following. Expect more movement later this week.

Q: Are haulage and distribution costs affecting my delivered price?

A: Yes. Winter freight pressures, driver availability, and seasonal demand always tighten margins. Even if Brent softens, delivery overheads rarely do in December, which is why delivered prices don’t fall as quickly as the chart suggests they should.

Q: What’s the biggest short-term risk for farmers?

A: A snap OPEC+ production cut or a geopolitical flashpoint. Brent at ~$62 is tempting for producers to defend, so any sign of tightening would push prices straight back toward the mid-$70s.

Fuel price outlook section provided by Investing.com and Gemini.

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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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