It's a simple concept; a group of people in the same local area who use heating oil group their orders into one larger order, and negotiate a discount with a supplier.

This is good for the buyers as they obtain a discount.

It is good for the supplier as they can place all the orders on one tanker and deliver in one day saving on supply costs by reducing distance travelled, fuel for the tanker and delivery driver costs.

It is good for the environment too as less fuel will be used in running the delivery tanker.