Cobco is a domestic heating oil purchasing coop for neighbouring households in the Cowling area of North Yorkshire

• In August 2008, we successfully started a neighbourhood bulk purchasing scheme for heating oil with the aim of saving ourselves money and to reduce the environmental impact of deliveries of heating oil by tanker. 

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  Savings:  On our first order, members saved approximately 4 to 5  pence per litre, or £40 to £50 per 1000 litres ordered. The retail price of heating oil has fallen since then, so savings may be less, at around £25 to £30 per 1000 litres. However, it is usually the case that if an individual orders a smaller volume, say between 500-800 litres, they  pay a higher price than someone ordering 900 litres or more. COBCO can iron out that price differential so you can order as little as 500 litres but pay the  same price per litre as someone ordering 1000 litres or more. The Co-op aims to  attract the lowest prices.