Bulk LPG - Cheapest suppliers / supply route?

thozza

JerryW said:

thozza said:

Just agreed to move to Avanti through Woldlink, I was on the old Woldlink/Flogas monthly deal, new price is 34ppl for 12 months maximum 3ppl increase for the following six months and final six months. Had an offer of an ANSI tracker from Northern Energy at 37ppl. We use about 2000l per year. 

Interesting .. if the ANSI tracker is for two years it might be worth thinking about, since Avanti contracts do NOT limit price increases in year 2, whether they say they do, or not ..

I did consider that, but with a large tank, I figure I could probably survive with a maximum of one top up in the first half of year two. 

Mister_G

markmorgan said:

Just had a call from FloGas offering to fix my price for 12-months at 65ppl...  A whopping (NOT) 2.95ppl of the 67.95ppl that I have currently been paying (that's what happens when you end up out of contract and take your eye off the ball!!!  Ouch.).  Any suggestions on a better deal and what 's the going rate at the moment.  My above ground tank doesn't meet current regulation  location requirements too so will a new supplier take it on?

I've just bought 1000l at 33ppl from my local independent.
With regards to the tank issue, a few years ago I was with Calor (had been for a number of years).  When I wanted to shop around, I was told by other suppliers that my tank was non-compliant.  I negotiated with Calor to move and replace the tank if I signed up for a new 2 year contract.  This was supposed to have a 3ppl cap on the second year increase.  Needless to say, they broke this agreement so I cancelled the contract and moved to a new supplier, complete with my nice new compliant tank!

VFR

I was with Calor and use under 1000lit a year, contract was up by January and their prices jumped up into the high 40p + range (Staffordshire area)
Called them a few times to tell them I would prefer to stay with them if they could reduce the price but no joy.
Gave Carvers (Wolverhampton) a call and they popped in to inspect the tank & offered me 36ppl then and there so filled out the paperwork to change over, week later Calor called and then offered to price match etc (sorry to late)

JerryW

JerryW said:

Just wondering, what with all the recent problems, whether everyone is still getting their LPG deliveries OK? I have put in an order with Avanti this morning, usually they are pretty good, but we shall see ..

So, gas delivered this morning. One week, not too bad.

I have a low opinion of the major lpg providers but I have to say, Apart from trying to hike the price after the 12 month fix, Avanti have actually been pretty good.

Tinhat

I see oil prices have dropped recently to almost 24ppl, so I was wondering if bulk lpg has followed a similar path. 

I am out of contract and use around 2500 litres of lpg a year. Has anyone had any recent quotes? I’ll need to sort something out before the autumn. 

thozza

JerryW said:

thozza said:

Just agreed to move to Avanti through Woldlink, I was on the old Woldlink/Flogas monthly deal, new price is 34ppl for 12 months maximum 3ppl increase for the following six months and final six months. Had an offer of an ANSI tracker from Northern Energy at 37ppl. We use about 2000l per year. 

Interesting .. if the ANSI tracker is for two years it might be worth thinking about, since Avanti contracts do NOT limit price increases in year 2, whether they say they do, or not ..

Actually I have gone with Northern Energy, Avanti wouldn't take my tank on due to three small well trimmed and maintained shrubs two metres away from the tank, never been an issue for Flogas or the previous suppliers, but rules is rules mate. 

jantay53

Our bulk lpg contract with Calor has ended and I have just had a quote from them for a two year contract for either 37p litre (variable) or 39p litre fixed for first year. Which one, if any, should I take and why? Anyone had cheaper quotes? (East Midland, underground tank)

JerryW

jantay53 said:

Our bulk lpg contract with Calor has ended and I have just had a quote from them for a two year contract for either 37p litre (variable) or 39p litre fixed for first year. Which one, if any, should I take and why? Anyone had cheaper quotes? (East Midland, underground tank)

Well, if you have some dice, throw them .. but if it were me I would go for the lower quote on the grounds that oil prices are on a historic low just now. Actually I would look for something lower still ..

Mister_G

Just bought 1000 litres at 33ppl from my local independent in Hampshire. 

Andrew1066

That’s interesting Mister G.  I am Hampshire too, currently with Flogas, but will change soon. My local supplier is HBS, is that who you are with by any chance?