Orion Farming Group Fuel Update 7th January 2026
- Orion Farming Group
- Jan 7
- 2 min read
Prices – Since the last update before Christmas there has been a slight decrease in the Orion prices.
Deliveries: Up to 14 working days, dependant on the Supplier and the area they cover, suppliers are now 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.
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Your Farm Fuel Q&A: 7th January 2026
This update provides a snapshot of the major market shifts occurring this week.
Q: Where is the Brent market trading this week?
A: Brent crude is trading around $62 per barrel, broadly unchanged from late December.
That places the market:
~50% lower than the 2022 peak
Below the 5-year average
At a level where refiners and distributors are under pressure to move volume rather than hold stock
This is a buyer-controlled market, not a supply-tight one.
Q: What has actually moved the market since Christmas?
A: Three measurable factors:
Lower post-holiday demand across Europe
High global inventory levels (US and EU stocks remain comfortable)
No new OPEC production cuts announced going into January
Q: How does this translate to UK farm fuel pricing?
A: UK wholesale gasoil values have softened since mid-December, and suppliers are:
Clearing December-priced stock
Re-quoting more frequently
Competing harder on spot and short-term loads
Delivered prices are now being driven more by distribution and margin than crude cost.
Q:Is there any supply risk right now?
A: No.
No refinery outages impacting UK supply
No logistics disruption
No regulatory or duty changes announced
Supply is stable. This matters because stable supply = price competition.
Q: What would actually move prices up from here?
A: Only confirmed events, not commentary:
A declared OPEC+ production cut
A major refinery outage
A sharp GBP/USD drop
None of those are in play today.
Q: What’s the practical message for farmers this week?
A:
Prices are factually lower than Q4 2025
Supply is stable and competitive
January quotes reflect current market conditions, not last year’s highs