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Northern Oil: Your Reliable Fuel Supplier In Nottingham

Northern Oil Company • May 01, 2023
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Northern Oil is proud to have provided communities in Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire with affordable oil and fuel for over 135 years. Discover more about our history and the reliable services we provide in this extensive guide.


Oil suppliers with a long history

For more than 130 years we have been providing Leicester, Derbyshire and Nottingham with top quality oil and fuel products. One of the oldest oil suppliers and distributors in the region, Northern Oil supplies and delivers commercial, agricultural and domestic oil and fuel right across Nottingham and Leicester and Derbyshire.


1887: Founded by Ebenezer North

Northern Oil is one of the most respected and longest running fuel oil distributors in the Nottinghamshire region. The company was first established by Ebenezer North in 1887. Originally, the business sold paraffin for oil lamps and heating purposes.

1937: Purchased by the Birkin family

In 1937 the Birkin family purchased Northern Oil and the company has stayed with them ever since. We are just as passionate about providing quality service, reliable products and amazing value for money as our founder was over 130 years ago.

1960: A new alliance forms

In 1960, Northern Oil formed a new alliance with the Regent Oil Company, who later became the petroleum giant Texaco. This relationship has endured for over 50 years with Northern Oil still being the premier authorised Texaco oils distributor in the area.

Today

Today Northern Oil still specialises in providing quality commercial, agricultural and domestic oil and fuel supplies. We work closely with various business and community groups throughout Nottinghamshire, Leicester and Derbyshire.


What services do we provide?

Commercial

Keep your business running smoothly with our commercial fuel services, designed to power your company and help you maintain your market position. When it comes to reputable fuel and oil suppliers in the Nottingham, Leicester and Derby region, you can rely on the team at Northern Oil. We provide professional, affordable, commercial oil and fuel products and services to businesses across Nottingham, Leicester and Derbyshire. With great prices and speedy deliveries, we’ll always go above and beyond to make sure your business is fuelled for success.

 

In business, making cost-effective choices while receiving high-quality products is an important factor to consider. At Northern Oil, we have this in mind, offering competitive prices of commercial heating oil, as well as a reputable service. As one of the most trusted companies among local businesses, our kerosene oil price will help you stay under budget while fulfilling all of your needs.

 

With our fuel management services, we can help you keep track of your fuel needs. It can be easy to forget about topping up your commercial fuel, on top of everything else that goes into running a business. To help, we can arrange to top up your industrial heating oil at a time that suits you, or deliver fuel to you in bulk - ensuring that you never run out and your business can continue running smoothly.


Agricultural

Power your agricultural business around the clock with top-quality tractor oil, red diesel, and a range of other fuels thanks to our dependable delivery service. We understand that with a mix of transportation, machinery, and heating needs, the agricultural industry has unique fuel requirements – and we’re here to meet them. At Northern Oil, we specialise in providing farmers with top quality agricultural fuels and oils at highly competitive prices. We work with farms in Nottingham and across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, and can supply and deliver specialised products such as red diesel and tractor oil. As an authorised Texaco oils distributor and one of the last independent family owned fuel and oil suppliers in the region, you can always count on Northern Oil to provide personalised service alongside dependable products at affordable prices. 

 

In recent years, the marketplace has been tough for the farming industry. Nevertheless, teaming up with agricultural fuel and red diesel suppliers who you can trust to understand and value the needs of your company can take lots of the stress out of your hands. We know this, which is why making sure that our local agricultural businesses stay competitive is at the heart of our business. Northern Oil provides our local farmers with fantastic fuel and oil products at more than reasonable prices. From red diesel to tractor oil we can provide all the agricultural fuels a thriving farm needs.


Domestic

Energy costs have risen dramatically during the last few years making it difficult for some families to stay on top of their expenses. We understand, which is why Northern Oil will always go above and beyond to connect you to cooker fuels and home heating oil at competitive prices. Being a family-run, local business, making sure that our customers can rely on our home heating oil is at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to deliver heating oil throughout Nottingham, Leicester, and Derbyshire, with reliable and flexible services to ensure you won’t be left in the cold.

 

Affordable prices aren’t the only thing setting us apart as trusted heating oil suppliers. Northern Oil is a family owned and operated business that was first established in Nottingham in 1887. We offer a friendly, reliable and personalised service with the very best fuel and oil products on the market – great deals all at competitive rates. Our team can deliver anywhere in Nottingham, Leicester and Derbyshire.


Lubricants

RED FLAME is Northern Oil Company's own range of high performance, cost effective, quality lubricants. Working in partnership with experts in lubricant research and development, we have developed a high quality range of lubricants which meet with the modern demands of the industrial, agricultural, commercial, and automotive sectors.

 

Making sure your machinery stays in good condition means keeping it well lubricated. Without adequate lubrication, the moving parts of machinery and vehicles will gradually wear down, resulting in costly breakdowns, repairs and replacement costs. Northern Oil offers you a huge selection of top quality engine oils, hydraulic oils, transmission oils, and gear oil. We also stock machine and industrial lubricants, and Adblue.

 

To ensure that we always provide our customers with the very best quality products at the most competitive prices, Northern Oil undertakes continuous product development. This means we are always searching for the best deals on premier fuels, oils and lubricants and always pass the savings on to you. As one of the leading lubricant suppliers in the area, we deliver anywhere in Nottingham, Leicester and Derbyshire.


Fuel additives

Fuel and oil additives can help you get the most out of your energy. Northern Oil stocks a range of top quality fuel and oil additives that have been developed specifically for the domestic, agricultural and commercial market in the United Kingdom. Our expert staff can give you knowledgeable and customised advice on what fuel additives will work best for your situation. We can also deliver any of our products anywhere in Nottingham, Leicester and Derbyshire.

 

Northern Oil works in conjunction with the team at Exocet to provide customers with some of the very best fuel and oil additives on the market. Exocet products deliver excellent fuel effectiveness and efficiency, promote fuel quality, aid fuel economy and performance and reduce field problems. You can upgrade to ‘premium’ Exocet home heating oil for much less than the cost of other premium branded kerosene just by adding an Exocet heating product to your tank.

 

As part of the Exocet range, Northern Oil stocks Cold Flow, a product that prevents additive fuel from ‘waxing’ in winter. Our range also includes an Anti-Bug additive which helps prevent contamination associated with microbiological growth. Gas Oil Extra is designed to keep modern engines running smoothly and maintain warranties. Our team can request any other product you may need from the Exocet range upon request. Northern Oil is happy to deliver our product range anywhere in Nottingham, Leicester and Derbyshire.


Contact Northern Oil to discuss fuel and oil prices and delivery

When it comes to getting great deals on home heating oil or having a reliable and affordable diesel oil supplier for your business or farm, just contact Northern Oil. For over a century we have been providing residential, agricultural and commercial customers throughout Nottingham with premier quality fuel and oil products. As one of the last truly independent fuel suppliers in the region, we provide great deals on oil and fuel alongside a personalised service and always go the extra mile for our customers. Our reliable and flexible fuel and oil delivery team operate anywhere in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. To find out more, please contact our friendly team at Northern Oil today.

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