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Find the heating oil cost in Herefordshire — we compare kerosene prices per litre from UK suppliers covering all 6 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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94.7p/ litre
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94.8p/ litre
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93.6p/ litre
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92.3p/ litre
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94.9p/ litre
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92.3p/ litre
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92.1p/ litre
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92.0p/ litreAverage per litre today
Herefordshire is one of England's most rural counties and has one of the highest proportions of off-grid homes as a result. The rolling farmland, orchards and black-and-white-timbered villages that give the county its distinctive character are served by a patchwork of small country roads that many rural properties have never had gas infrastructure laid along. Around 30% of Herefordshire homes use oil, concentrated in the HR postcode area around Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye and the Golden Valley.
The average price today is 93.4p per litre for 500 litres, including delivery and 5% VAT. That is 0.4p below the current UK average, based on 8 suppliers quoting across Herefordshire.
A 500-litre delivery in Herefordshire costs approximately £490 today, including 5% VAT and delivery. Prices vary across suppliers, so comparing before you order can save a meaningful amount.
Suppliers serving Herefordshire include Certas Energy, Watson Fuels, NWF Fuels, Your NRG and others. Availability depends on your exact postcode - use the form above to compare quotes for your address.
Most Herefordshire 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.
It can be. Narrow lanes and steep gradients in the Black Mountains, Malvern Hills and Wye Valley can rule out larger rigid tankers. Confirming access with suppliers before ordering is sensible - several offer smaller vehicle options for rural deliveries. Lead times can also be longer during cold weather when demand spikes across the county.
Herefordshire typically sits slightly above the national average - partly due to higher delivery costs for rural routes, and partly because it has fewer large depots than more industrialised counties. Comparing multiple suppliers including West Midlands-based nationals usually yields the most competitive price.
