Heating oil guides
and tools.

How to buy heating oil

What to order, when to order and how to save money on your next delivery.

Heating oil tank guide

Tank sizes, installation, maintenance, regulations and when to replace.

Heating oil additives

What additives do, whether they are worth it and what to look for.

How to avoid running out

Simple steps to plan ahead and avoid the emergency delivery premium.

Heating oil vs mains gas

Cost comparison, switching costs and which makes sense for your home.

Heating oil storage and safety

Safe storage, bund requirements, oil theft and what the law says.

Oil boiler guide

Types, efficiency ratings, service intervals and finding a good engineer.

Heating in rural homes

Options for off-grid homes: oil, LPG, heat pumps and biomass compared.

Heating oil buying groups

How collective buying works and whether it is worth joining one.