Oil NRG, one of the few independent, privately-owned fuel and oil distributors in the North East, has moved its head office from Stokesley to larger premises in Stockton.

During the last 18 months continued growth in business has seen its tanker fleet grow from six to 17, and with more new tankers and drivers in the pipeline the decision was taken to relocate its two regional depots to larger premises on Teesside and Tyneside.

Jeremy Royle, head of sales and marketing, said: “We have been planning a move for some time, and are delighted to have found and relocated to a great new site here on Teesside. By moving closer to the terminal on the Tees, we are now able to increase efficiencies in our collection and distribution, adding even greater benefit to our customer pricing and delivery.”

Oil NRG which has 30 staff, delivers kerosene home-heating oil, gas oil and road diesel to agricultural, domestic and industrial customers throughout North Yorkshire, Cleveland, County Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. Last year it acquired GB Fuels on Tyneside and has moved its Tyneside depot from Gateshead to Birtley.

Mr Royle said: "With oil prices at their lowest for nearly four years, as a result of the strong pound and America’s reduced demand due to its booming shale gas industry, our customers are continuing to take advantage of the opportunity to ‘buy well”.