How much does heating oil cost?
With the price of domestic heating oil changing almost daily, there is never a standard price for heating oil. The cost of kerosene is affected by many different factors, and these all contribute to fluctuations in home heating oil prices. We use our buying power to make sure we get the best current price for kerosene and premium kerosene, so that we can always pass on a great deal to our customers.
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Localisation plays a part in our heating oil prices
Heating oil prices tend to be the same across much of the UK. With our extensive distribution and delivery network, we work hard to bring you up to-the-minute heating oil prices wherever you are, and always make sure you get a fair deal on your local heating oil deliveries.
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Reliable heating oil prices
Our reliable heating oil prices are consistent and fair. We don’t overcharge, but make sure we supply the highest quality heating oil at the best price. When you order heating oil with us, you get reliable deliveries and long lasting, efficient fuel that offers value for money every time.
Best oil heating prices
We check the heating oil market regularly and analyse trends and patterns to help us predict when and how the price of oil might change. Doing so ensures that we always offer the best possible heating oil prices and give our customers a great deal every time.
Heating Oil Prices FAQ
There are a huge number of external factors that impact the price of heating oil. Many of these price factors are beyond our control and are fixed between the oil producers. Heating oil prices rise and fall depending on the value of crude oil, which is closely linked to supply and demand.
With prices being so changeable, we aren’t able to provide definite figures on where it is at this exact minute. 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 is needed, resulting in a surplus. With supply outstripping demand, the prices are lowered. In these situations, however, the production can be cut to create demand – though it would push prices back up. Crude oil prices simply can’t be forecast very easily.
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. As kerosene and premium kerosene can be stored safely in heating oil tanks for long periods, it’s a great idea to place your order in summer when demand is lower.
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.
Generally, when you bulk buy heating oil, the cheaper it will be. As long as your heating oil tank is capable of safely storing large amounts of oil, you could place a large one-off order to cut down on your heating oil costs,
By combining individual fuel requirements into one order, you’ll benefit from a reduction in the kerosene price per litre due to bulk buying. This 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.
