Fuel & Utilities on the Oxford Canal
15 fuel & utilities businesses found along the Oxford Canal.
Planning a cruise along the Oxford Canal? There are 15 fuel and utilities providers to keep your boat running smoothly from end to end.
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Hillmorton Elsan Point
Hillmorton Water Point
Boughton Road Water Point
Newbold Water Point
Crick Water Point
Crick Elsan Point
Yelvertoft Water Point
Watford Top Lock Elsan Point
Watford Top Lock Water Point
Watford Bottom Lock Water Point
Napton Elsan Point
Napton Water Point
Calcutt Water Point
Stockton Water Point
Bascote Water Point
Fuel and utilities for canal boats
Most narrowboats run on red diesel, which you can pick up at boatyards and fuel boats along the canal network. Since the HMRC split-duty rules changed, you'll need to declare the proportion used for propulsion versus domestic use. Keep your receipts tidy.
Water points are usually free and maintained by the Canal & River Trust, but they can be busy in summer. Carry enough water to last a few days, especially on quieter stretches. Pump-out stations charge around five to ten pounds per session, and some are card-only now.
Calor gas and other bottled LPG can be harder to find on the cut, so it's worth refilling whenever you pass a supplier. Coal and solid fuel for stoves are seasonal but usually available from boatyards and chandleries between October and March.
About Oxford Canal for boaters
The Oxford Canal, managed by CRT is part of the UK's inland waterways network running approximately 124 kilometres.
With 93 locks along its length, it offers a varied cruising experience for narrowboat and wide-beam owners alike.
Below you'll find services, facilities, and local knowledge contributed by boaters who know this waterway well.