You may be using old kerosene or the tank had sludge in it when you added new fuel. Even the place where you purchased new fuel, may have an unknown problem their storage tank. In addition, if you didn't replace the wick this season, that also could be the culprit. In any event, it's now contaminated.
Frankly, the only real way to know what's happened is to start from scratch. Thoroughly, service the heater by safely emptying the fuel tank and proper disposing of the old fuel. Tank may need to be flushed and of course the wick will have to be replaced. This can be a nasty job, so wear rubber gloves. If you don't want to undertake it yourself, many independent hardware stores offer this service.
And don't forget, you will need to properly dispose of any kerosene you may still have in the storage can. Buy new kerosene from another provider, than the one you last used.
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