It was with interest today that we reviewed the last 12 month sales figures for our supermarket at Chaddesley Garage filling station.
Suprisingly smokers requisites sales have dropped by 6.09% and sales of spirits by 15.20% although wine sales increased by 5.85%, cider by 19.24% and lager by 13.25%. It appears that customers have switched to less expensive drinks in the recession and perhaps given up smoking but the other thing to mention is that medicinal sales have increased by 7.04% – not entirely sure what conclusions to draw from all of the above !
Fuel duty increase defered
The Chancellor yesterday announced that the 3.02ppl fuel duty increase that was due to take effect on 1st January 2012 will be deferred to 1st August 2012. The inflationery increase which was planned for 1st August 2012, currently expected to be worth 1.92ppl will be cancelled.
Winter Newsletter
Winter Grade Gas Oil
Summer and Winter fuel grades came under “The Motor Fuel (composition and content) Regulations 1994”, specifically statutory instrument 2295.
These regulations stated that during the period 22nd October to 15th March no diesel or gas oil should be sold that does not comply with the Winter specification, although there is always a period of grace allowed so that Summer grade tanks can be emptied. This is what the market has until now worked to.
Like so much else however, an amendment to these regulations arising out of a European Directive now leaves it “to the producers and to the market to decide when to distribute Winter fuel grades”. This seems to have been fully taken on board by the refiners this year and we have just been notified that whilst our suppliers started railing Winter grade product into the terminals just after mid October the official date remains 100% by November 15th.
If you require the anti-wax additive to protect any fuel purchased before that date then please remember to order it with your fuel. Anti wax costs £15.00 plus VAT and one bottle treats 1000 litres of fuel.
Should you wish to discuss this then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Winter office vacancy
We are looking for someone to help us out in the Stourport office during the coming Winter. Hours will not be fixed as it will just be on an as necessary basis. If you know of anyone who may be interested in some casual hours then please contact us on 01299 828800
Burwarton 2011
The team with Britains Got Talent star, Jean Martyn, at the Burwarton Show 2011
Gas Oil
Many people who purchase agricultural diesel are becoming increasingly concerned over reports of issues arising from the new bio content of the fuel. Callow Oils are happy to confirm that our red diesel is FAME free.
Burwarton Show Preparations………
Preparing for the scarecrow trail at Burwarton Show.
L-R Hugh, scarecrow, Rich, scarecrow
Capped Price Harvest Fuel
Unfortunately we have had to close this offer (6th July 2011) – If you are interested for next year then please let us know and we will keep your details on file
Capped Price Tractor Diesel – Harvest 2011
We are pleased to be able to offer our agricultural customers the opportunity to cap the price of Tractor Diesel during this coming Harvest at 65.95ppl plus VAT. This gives total peace of mind as if the spot price is lower than this then you pay the spot price but if it rises above 65.95 then you will not pay the higher price. Quantities are very limited and are available to reserve on a first come first served basis so if you are interested please call our Stourport depot on 01299 828800 to discuss.
