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Heating oil guides
and tools.

Practical guides for UK households who heat with oil. Written by our editorial team and updated regularly.

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Guides

£100 heating oil voucher (NI)

£100 heating oil voucher (NI)

Who qualifies, how to claim from 9 September 2026 and how the payment card works.

Read guide 9 min read
How to buy heating oil

How to buy heating oil

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

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Heating oil tank guide

Heating oil tank guide

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

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Heating oil additives

Heating oil additives

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

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How to avoid running out

How to avoid running out

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

Read guide 6 min read
Heating oil vs mains gas

Heating oil vs mains gas

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

Read guide 7 min read
Heating oil storage and safety

Heating oil storage and safety

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

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Oil boiler guide

Oil boiler guide

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

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Heating in rural homes

Heating in rural homes

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

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Heating oil buying groups

Heating oil buying groups

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

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Free tools

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Run-out date calculator

Find out when your oil will run out and when to re-order.

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Annual heating cost calculator

Estimate your yearly heating oil spend based on your home.

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Fuel comparison tool

Compare heating oil against gas, LPG, heat pumps and more.

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