Oilfast

Oilfast, Scottish fuel distributor for homes and businesses

Oilfast is an independent family-owned fuel supplier headquartered in Motherwell, Scotland. The company presents itself as a leading distributor in the country and operates a network of local depots that allows it to serve residential and commercial customers throughout Scotland. Its catalogue ranges from domestic heating oil to industrial fuels, AdBlue and lubricants, with associated monitoring, storage and emergency delivery services.

Home heating fuels

For domestic customers, Oilfast sells high-quality heating oil (kerosene) at prices the company describes as competitive. The domestic offering includes:

• Heating oil with reliable delivery and personalised service.
• Emergency kerosene for urgent needs, with possible same-day delivery according to the company.
• Payment plans that allow the cost of fuel bills to be spread over 12 monthly instalments.
• Oil level monitoring through the Smart Tank system, which remotely monitors supplies and can place orders on the customer's behalf.
• Priority in adverse weather conditions for the most vulnerable customers.

The website also provides information on heating oil and winter heating oil prices, and offers the possibility to recommend a friend.

Solutions for businesses, agriculture and industry

Oilfast's commercial team handles the fuel, AdBlue and lubricant needs of businesses and farms. Products and services for the professional sector include:

• Bulk fuels: HVO, DERV (white diesel), red diesel, industrial heating oil (IHO) and marine gas oil.
• AdBlue, marketed under the Fleetblue brand, to help meet emission standards for diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Lubricants from Shell, OilMaxx and FUCHS, with specific references such as Shell Corena, Shell Gadus, Shell Omala, Shell PANOLIN, Shell Rimula, Shell Spirax and Shell Tellus, as well as the FUCHS Lube Cube range.
• Oilfast Express service, aimed at small-volume orders in remote locations.
• Emergency diesel delivery direct to site, with service available 24/7.
• Fleetmaxx fuel cards, which according to the company can save up to 10 pence per litre at more than 3,600 filling stations.
• Fuel tanks and dispensers, with OFTEC-accredited and insured installers.
• Smart Tank telemetry for remote tank management.
• Fuel transport services and national distribution in the UK.

Lubricants are organised by sector: agriculture, construction, fleets, manufacturing and marine and offshore. The company also offers occasional special offers on a wide range of products.

HVO and cleaner alternatives

Oilfast distributes HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil), a renewable diesel that the company presents as a direct replacement for red and white diesel for on- and off-road vehicles and machinery. According to the website, HVO is made from raw materials certified as sustainable and reduces net CO2 emissions by up to 90%, with a shelf life of up to ten years and cold-weather performance with a cold filter plugging point of -27 °C. The company states that it already uses HVO in some of the group's fleets as part of its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in scopes 1 and 2, and that it participates in the Carma movement, aimed at reforestation and supporting UK veterans.

Depot network in Scotland

Oilfast operates a network of local depots covering much of Scotland. The identified locations are Arran, Crieff, Dumfries, Fife, Forfar, Grangemouth, Insch, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Motherwell and Oban. The head office is in Motherwell. The company notes that this network allows it to be close to the communities and industries it serves and to respond quickly to their needs.

Corporate profile and environmental commitment

Oilfast describes itself as an independent family-owned supplier and states that it has built its reputation on supply reliability, competitive prices and personal service. The company declares that it continues to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in scopes 1 and 2 each year, and that it works with group partners on wider UK initiatives. Its corporate policy includes a sustainability commitment, a modern slavery statement and internal policies published on its website. The company also maintains a news section on the sector and explores new products and services to respond to market demand.

Depots and locations

Arran depot: Phone: 01770 643 000

Crieff depot: Phone: 01764 910 495

Dumfries depot: Phone: 01387 203 039

Fife depot: Phone: 01333 406 770

Forfar depot: Phone: 01307 490 495