At Smokeless Coal Express, we're incredibly fortunate to receive reviews from customers across Ireland and the UK every single week. Some reviews are a few words long. Some are paragraphs. Some are from customers ordering for the first time. Others have been with us for years. But recently, we sat down and noticed something interesting: Despite living in different places and buying different products, customers kept saying the same things over and over again. So we thought we

Let’s keep this simple. ZERO.0.Not one single price increase. Since the beginning of the global energy crisis — while headlines, suppliers, and entire industries reacted — we made a decision: Hold our prices. Stay fair. Stay consistent. And we’ve stuck to it. What’s Been Happening in the Market Over the past number of months, energy markets across Ireland and the UK have been anything but stable. We’ve seen: Rising raw material costs (including petcoke) Increased haulage and

Over the past number of weeks, global headlines have been dominated by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The reality is this: When global conflict rises, energy markets react - fast. What’s Actually Happening? Two key things are being impacted right now: 1. Petcoke (Petroleum Coke) Prices Petcoke is a key raw material used in the production of smokeless coal. As oil markets become volatile, so too does the cost of petcoke - and we’ve seen sharp sharp movements in recent

Most People Don’t Know How Much They Spend on Coal Each Year Most People Don’t Know How Much They Spend on Coal Each Year Let’s get straight to it. Most households using coal through winter are spending far more than they realise. If you use roughly 1,000kg of coal over a winter (which is very common across Ireland and the UK), here’s what the numbers actually look like: The Real Winter Cost Comparison (1,000kg) Buying Method What You Get Total Winter Cost Buying 40kg bags l

Valentine’s Day is coming. And before anyone panics — especially the lads — you’re welcome. You’ve just been reminded a full 7 days early , not the night before while frantically Googling petrol station flowers. But while roses are great and chocolates disappear fast, winter has a habit of sticking around a bit longer. And when it does, Smokeless Coal Express has your back . A Valentine’s Gift That Actually Lasts This Valentine’s Day, we’re not here to sell romance — we’re he

We won’t insult your intelligence — you don’t need us to tell you it’s cold. You’ve felt it opening the door. You ’ve seen it on the footpaths in the morning. You ’ve probably said “it’s Baltic” at least once already today. Winter has very much arrived. Just a Gentle Reminder This isn’t a panic post. And it’s definitely not a “drop everything and order now” kind of message. It’s simply a reminder that if you need coal, we’re here. Whether that’s: Topping up what you already

Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth. Most households in Ireland and the UK overpay for coal every single winter. Not because they want to — but because they don’t realise there’s another way. They assume the price they’re quoted is “just the price.” They accept delivery fees as normal. They buy last minute, under pressure, when demand is highest. And slowly, year after year, it adds up. The good news? Once you understand why people overpay for coal, it becomes very easy t

(Read this before everyone else does.) Let’s be honest… Every November your inbox turns into a warzone. “Early Black Friday!” “Super Black Friday!” “Black Friday… but on a Tuesday!” Everyone is shouting. Everyone is “slashing prices.” And 90% of it is nonsense. But here’s the thing: When a coal company runs Black Friday… it actually matters . Because fuel isn’t a gadget. It isn’t a scented candle. It ’s warmth. It’s comfort. It’s winter survival mode. And this year? We’re goi

We would like to apologize to all our customers!! We are 5 days into freezing cold icy weather and only now are we reminding you that we're here for you. We know that's not good enough! But truth is - this is our Olympics - our Wimbeldom, our Masters - putting in the graft all year for this week and weeks ahead and fear not WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!! Winter isn’t easing its way in this year — it’s HERE with a bang. Across Ireland and the UK, temperatures are already dipping with

🔥 How to Enter: 1️⃣ Watch our Christmas ad on social media (live now on Facebook & Instagram) Link to FB here: Our Facebook Page 2️⃣ Comment what colour Patrick’s front door is in the ad 👀 3️⃣ Make sure you’re following our page ! The winner will be announced in 2–3 weeks , so get your guesses in early! 🎅 The Cost of Comfort: Our 2025 Christmas Ad John Lewis who? Coca-Cola who? The real Christmas story this year comes from Smokeless Coal Express . Our Christmas ad — “

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