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I think you're wise to look for an alternative to oil. For the last year or so oil has been comparatively cheap but the price is like the fuel - quite volatile!
Out in the sticks I'd say that gas is probably the most common fuel for cooking, but most people use the 13kg or 15kg bottles that are available in every petrol station and most supermarkets. We use the 15kg bottles and they run our cooker (5 rings plus oven) for about 10-12 weeks at a cost of about 30 euros. Butane bottles are designed to be stored inside. In fact many French gas cookers have a single oven, with the gas bottle housed where the second oven would normally be.
For heating, it may be worth considering a wood burner. Some can burn pellets which are readily available. Wood is a much more common fuel in France than it is in the UK and the price is pretty stable.There's a good company in Montmorillon who could advise on the various systems but I suspect you're outside their catchment area.
If you Google chauffage and your postcode you should find some local firms - possibly a good place to start.
I'm sorry if I'm telling you things you already know - please feel free to ignore me!
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Out in the sticks I'd say that gas is probably the most common fuel for cooking, but most people use the 13kg or 15kg bottles that are available in every petrol station and most supermarkets. We use the 15kg bottles and they run our cooker (5 rings plus oven) for about 10-12 weeks at a cost of about 30 euros. Butane bottles are designed to be stored inside. In fact many French gas cookers have a single oven, with the gas bottle housed where the second oven would normally be.
For heating, it may be worth considering a wood burner. Some can burn pellets which are readily available. Wood is a much more common fuel in France than it is in the UK and the price is pretty stable.There's a good company in Montmorillon who could advise on the various systems but I suspect you're outside their catchment area.
If you Google chauffage and your postcode you should find some local firms - possibly a good place to start.
I'm sorry if I'm telling you things you already know - please feel free to ignore me!
B