Does Extreme Weather Cause Fuel Delivery Problems?

With the ever-present possibility of battering winds, heavy snowfall and flash flooding, the UK is susceptible to extreme weather. We’ve all experienced this kind of weather affecting our day to day, but how does it affect fuel delivery?

At Fuelsource, we will do whatever we can to get your delivery to you on time, but extreme weather conditions unfortunately can affect those journeys. Luckily, there are steps you can put in place to prevent you getting caught out without fuel during the colder seasons that typically come with bad weather. By following our advice, you can prepare yourself in a way that means you won’t need to arrange deliveries when bad weather might strike.

How can bad weather affect fuel deliveries?

We aim to get your fuel to you quickly and efficiently, but sometimes forces outside our control can delay that from happening. Extreme weather can disrupt your fuel deliveries in a variety of ways:

• Strong winds, snow and heavy rain can lead to dangerous roads, making it unsafe for our drivers to deliver your fuel.
• Fallen trees and flooding from bad weather can block routes, resulting in long delays or even returns. 
• Extreme weather can cause disruptions higher up the supply chain, such as low temperatures affecting oil refineries. If the manufacturer has problems producing, then deliveries will have delays.

How you can prepare for extreme weather

There are a number of ways you can get your site, project or business ready for expected or sudden extreme weather situations. Each of these can put you in a better position to handle these events, no matter how long they last.

Keep an eye on long-term weather forecasts

It may seem pointless, considering how often the weather predictions are off here in the UK, but checking up on long-term forecasts can still prove useful.

Future forecasts are for the whole of the UK. This is because the ever-changing nature of the atmosphere, making more specific location predictions difficult. Check sites such as the Met Office for weather predictions up to a month ahead so you can plan your fuel deliveries accordingly.

Order your fuel in time for winter

Make sure you stock up on fuel well in advance of winter. This way, you’ll be prepared for any weather the season throws at you. Check your levels in autumn and plan accordingly to avoid running out of fuel.

Use a fuel management service

An automated fuel management system is a great method of keeping track of your fuel usage. Choosing a fuel supplier that manages levels for you, like Fuelsource, is the stress-free route. We monitor your levels and organise deliveries to ensure you never run out, preparing you to face down extreme weather with a tank full of fuel.

Can I get an emergency fuel delivery in extreme weather?

Yes, you can arrange an emergency fuel delivery in bad weather, but whether it can be delivered is dependent on the extremeness of the conditions. Blocked or closed roads or anything that creates an unsafe environment for drivers will delay the deliveries.

We at Fuelsource will strive to deliver within 24 hours as always, but occasionally we may have to postpone or rearrange deliveries if the weather is simply too severe.

Fuelsource fuel management service

We believe that one of the best ways to prevent running low on fuel during the colder months is to have a fuel management service for your fuel levels. At Fuelsource, we’ll monitor your oil levels remotely and organise deliveries ahead of time. During the colder seasons when bad weather is common, you won’t have to stress about running out of fuel and commercial heating oil when you need it most.

Our state-of-the-art telemetry service gives us the power to track your fuel levels in real-time. We do this by either monitoring your tanks or analysing your average fuel consumption to make highly accurate predictions. When extreme weather can be sudden and sometimes unpredictable, knowing that you can rely on fuel is crucial. Our goal is to ensure you’re never without what keeps your business running or heated.

Get in touch today to discuss fuel deliveries and our fuel management service, and ensure you’re never left without, no matter the weather. Call us on 0207 846 0255 or use our quick online form to get a quote.