Technicians working in the liquid fuel heating industry are being urged to submit their views on how oil heated homes should be heated in the future as part of a new government consultation.
One solution is to switch oil heated homes onto heat pumps or heat networks, although the consultation now seeks views on other solutions, including the potential use of renewable liquid fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
The liquid fuel heating industry has proposed these fuels could be introduced as a blend with kerosene and work immediately to reduce carbon in any existing oil boiler without any upfront cost or disruptive change.
Industry trade associations OFTEC, which runs an off-grid heating registration scheme, and UKIFDA, which represents liquid fuel distributors, are urging oil heated households, technicians and fuel distributors to respond to the consultation to ensure their views are not overlooked.
OFTEC CEO Paul Rose and UKIFDA CEO Ken Cronin commented: “The government is now preparing to make decisions over how oil heated homes will be heated in the future. “We strongly believe that consumers, technicians and fuel distributors who will be directly impacted by these decisions should be able to have their say.
“That’s why we’re pleased the government has finally launched this consultation, which we have been urging them to do for over two years. This will impact everything from the technology oil heated households use, the cost to switch and the price of fuel bills.
“Anyone can share their views and it’s quick, easy and free. You only have a few weeks to respond so don’t miss out on this important opportunity to ensure rural needs are not ignored in Westminster.”
The Consultation closes on 10 February 2026.
Image: Oil heated households are urged to reply to the government’s new consultation, OFTEC
