There are a huge number of external factors that impact the price of heating oil. Many of these price factors are beyond our control, with oil producers fixing the prices. Heating oil prices rise and fall depending on the value of crude oil, which closely correlates with oil supply and demand.

We can’t provide exact current figures for heating oil prices due to their constant fluctuations. However, when you get in touch we always quote our lowest possible prices.

Crude oil is the name for unprocessed fuel. Kerosene is a crude oil product, so if the cost of crude oil changes, heating oil prices normally follow. It’s hard to predict crude oil prices as this often depends on supply and demand.
For the past couple of years, producers have pumped more oil than needed, resulting in a surplus. With supply outstripping demand, crude oil prices lower. In these situations, however, cutting production can create demand – though it would push prices back up. Forecasting crude oil prices simply remains challenging.

There are no hard and fast rules for getting cheaper heating oil in the UK. Typically, demand for heating oil is much higher in winter which can push prices up. You can safely store kerosene and premium kerosene in heating oil tanks for long periods. Therefore, it’s a great idea to place your order in summer when demand is lower.

Read our guide on how to get the cheapest heating oil prices.

There are approximately 4 million households in the UK that are off grid. That’s a lot of homes that could be using heating oil. Though demand for heating oil may be higher in some rural areas, this rarely alters the price. If there are several homes near you that use heating oil, you could consider buying together in bulk to make savings that way.
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Generally, when you bulk buy heating oil, the cheaper it will be. You could cut down on your heating oil costs by placing a large one-off order if your heating oil tank can safely store large amounts of oil. By combining individual fuel oil requirements into one order, you’ll receive a lower price per litre of kerosene. Therefore, bulk buying heating oil can lead to worthwhile savings, particularly when ordering in the summertime.

Yes it does. Your quote will be for the price of heating oil per litre including VAT. VAT currently stands at five percent for domestic heating oil.