How Pay-As-You-Go Oil Works

A brief introduction to a more manageable way to pay for your home oil.

How does Pay-As-You-Go Oil work? 

How is Pay-As-You-Go Oil different to a standard oil service? 

Pay-As-You-Go Oil pricing  

How do I pay for Pay-As-You-Go Oil? 

Do I need to pay a deposit or set up a direct debit? 

Why do I pay the 79-cent daily standing charge?

I’m worried about increasing oil prices. How does Pay-As-You-Go Oil help me?

Am I charged for oil deliveries?

How does Pay-As-You-Go Oil work?

The PrepayPower Pay-As-You-Go Oil service lets you pay for oil as you use it in smaller amounts.

First, we fit a sensor to your oil tank that measures your usage and automatically alerts us when you need a delivery.

We then order and deliver your oil at no upfront cost. And you pay for your weekly usage through your electricity meter.  

More about Pay-As-You-Go Oil: 

  • No upfront charges, deposits or direct debits

  • Pay as you use in more manageable amounts

  • Track your usage with your PrepayPower app and learn to reduce it

  • We automatically order and deliver oil when you need it

Pay-As-You-Go Oil pricing

The pricing for our Pay-As-You-Go Oil service has two parts.  

  1. Cost Per Litre. The rate you pay for each litre of oil you consume. We base our cost-per-litre rate on the latest (and most competitive) market prices.  

  1. Daily Standing Charge.  Our 79-cent daily standing charge covers the supply, installation and maintenance of your sensor. 

And here’s what the sensor gives you in return:  

  • No running dry or arranging deliveries. The sensor monitors your oil usage and tank and lets us know when you need a delivery. 

  • Total Control. It also tells you exactly how much oil you're using so you can control your usage and reduce your costs. 

Do I need to pay a deposit or set up a direct debit?

No. Unlike many fuel suppliers, you don't need to pay a deposit or set up a direct debit with Pay-As-You-Go Oil. You pay for oil as you use it by topping your electricity meter in your app, online or in the shop.

I’m worried about increasing oil prices. How does Pay-As-You-Go Oil help me?

Oil prices have increased worldwide. But Pay-As-You-Go Oil puts you in control of your heating costs. Instead of paying a large lump sum to fill your tank, you pay for your weekly oil use in smaller, more affordable amounts.   

You can also track your Pay-As-You-Go Oil usage in your PrepayPower app. You’ll know exactly how much you’re using and spending each week, and this information will help you control and reduce your costs.  

How is Pay-As-You-Go Oil different to a standard oil service?

The main difference between Pay-As-You-Go Oil and a standard oil service is how you pay for them. Most suppliers expect upfront payment for an oil fill.

But with Pay-As-You-Go Oil, you pay for oil as you use it in smaller, more affordable amounts via your PrepayPower electricity meter.

Cost & Usage Control

The Pay-As-You-Go Oil service also includes a sensor that sits on your tank and measures your usage. The sensor tells you, via your PrepayPower app, exactly how much you're using and spending each week.

So, unlike other services, you have complete visibility and control over your usage and costs between deliveries.

Automatic Deliveries  

In most cases, you manually check your tank and contact your supplier when you need a refill.  But the sensor measures tank levels and automatically tells us when it’s time to order and deliver your oil. 

How do I pay for Pay-As-You-Go Oil?

You pay this week for the oil you used last week.

Every Saturday, we update your app with your oil usage from the previous seven days (Friday to Saturday) and total charges for the next seven days. We divide the charges by 7 and deduct them from your electricity meter in equal daily amounts.

Example

You used €49 worth of oil last week. We divide that cost by 7(€49/7 = €7) and deduct €7 from your meter each day (between 2 and 3 pm) this week.

Why do I pay the daily standing charge?

The 79-cent daily standing charge covers the supply, installation and maintenance of your sensor.  

Here’s everything you get in return:  

  • Never Run Out. The sensor monitors your tank levels 24/7 – so ditch the dipstick! 

  • Automatic Deliveries. It automatically tells us when to order & deliver your oil  

  • Cost Control. The sensor lets you track your weekly oil use so you can control & reduce it 

  • App Insights. It puts your usage, costs, delivery dates & tank levels in your app 

Am I charged for oil deliveries?

No. It’s all part of the Pay-As-You-Go Oil service. And that will not change no matter how many times we deliver to you.