Heating oil
About 1.5 million UK homes run on heating oil — typically rural properties off the mains-gas grid. Prices swing with the wholesale kerosene market and delivery radius, so a ten-minute comparison can save £80 or more on a full tank.
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BoilerJuice
4.7UK’s biggest oil comparison broker
Rix Petroleum
4.5Family-run since 1873
Crown Oil
4.6Rapid emergency top-ups
Watson Fuels
4.4Predictable monthly payment plans
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Why homeowners choose it
- Cheaper per kWh than LPG or direct electric
- No standing charge — you only pay for what you order
- Group-buy schemes unlock bigger discounts
Trade-offs to weigh up
- Prices fluctuate with global crude markets
- Requires a compliant storage tank and regular servicing
- Deliveries can be delayed in severe winter weather
Three tips from the heating oil desk
Order in summer, not in November
Kerosene is reliably 15–20% cheaper between May and August, when demand slumps. A 1,000-litre summer fill often beats a topped-up winter tank by £150+.
Join a local oil club
Community oil-buying clubs pool orders across a village and negotiate a group rate. Many knock 4–6p off the per-litre price without you lifting a finger.
Always price three suppliers
Heating-oil pricing is intensely regional. The cheapest depot varies by postcode and day — never auto-renew with last year’s supplier.