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Find the heating oil cost in Aberdeenshire — we compare kerosene prices per litre from UK suppliers covering all 10 towns in the county. See today's cheapest rate for 500 litres of 28-second kerosene (home heating oil), compare local suppliers and get an instant quote for your postcode.
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Indicative range across 8 suppliers · 5 August 2026
Indicative prices per litre today, inc. VAT and delivery
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95.7p/ litre
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93.3p/ litre
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94.0p/ litre
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95.9p/ litre
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94.0p/ litre
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95.8p/ litre
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93.1p/ litre
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93.0p/ litreAverage per litre today
Aberdeenshire combines the oil-industry legacy of Aberdeen city with a vast rural hinterland where domestic heating oil has been the norm for generations. The Buchan plateau, Deeside, Donside and the Mearns areas are heavily off-grid, with many Aberdeenshire farm steadings, estate properties and coastal fishing villages using oil as their sole heating source. The region benefits from excellent fuel logistics infrastructure linked to the North Sea oil industry, and prices are generally competitive.
The average price today is 94.4p per litre for 500 litres, including delivery and 5% VAT. That is 0.6p above the current UK average, based on 8 suppliers quoting across Aberdeenshire.
A 500-litre delivery in Aberdeenshire costs approximately £496 today, including 5% VAT and delivery. Prices vary across suppliers, so comparing before you order can save a meaningful amount.
Suppliers serving Aberdeenshire include Certas Energy, Your NRG, Johnston Oils, Crown Oil and others. Availability depends on your exact postcode - use the form above to compare quotes for your address.
Most Aberdeenshire suppliers deliver within 3-5 working days for a standard order. Some offer express or next-day delivery for an additional charge. During cold spells, lead times extend across the board - order when your tank reaches a quarter full to avoid being caught short.
Ordering 500 litres or more unlocks better per-litre rates than a 300-litre order. Comparing multiple local suppliers on the day you want to order, avoiding emergency deliveries (which cost 8-15p per litre more) and timing your order outside peak winter demand (October-February) are the most reliable ways to reduce your fuel bill.
Generally yes. Aberdeenshire sits at the heart of Scotland's fuel distribution network, with multiple depot operators serving AB postcodes. The large rural customer base attracts both national suppliers and strong regional players based in Peterhead and Ellon. This competition tends to keep prices within 2p of the Scottish average.
During heavy snow - typically January and February - access to the most remote Buchan and Donside properties can be disrupted for days. Many rural Aberdeenshire households order a larger pre-winter fill in October or November to reduce the risk of running short. Tank monitoring systems are increasingly popular in the most exposed locations.
