Scotland · Highlands and Islands
Find the heating oil cost in Highland — 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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97.2p/ litre
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94.8p/ litre
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95.5p/ litre
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97.4p/ litre
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95.5p/ litre
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97.3p/ litre
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94.6p/ litre
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94.5p/ litreAverage per litre today
The Scottish Highlands has the most extreme off-grid heating oil dependency in the UK. Across the vast Inverness and Cromarty, Easter Ross, Sutherland and Caithness areas, mains gas is almost entirely absent - only Inverness city and a handful of larger towns have gas networks. Around 70,000 Highland properties use oil, many in isolated glens, coastal crofts and estate properties accessible only by single-track roads. Despite the logistical challenges, strong regional competition keeps prices at or near the Scottish average.
The average price today is 95.9p per litre for 500 litres, including delivery and 5% VAT. That is 2.1p above the current UK average, based on 8 suppliers quoting across Highland.
A 500-litre delivery in Highland costs approximately £503 today, including 5% VAT and delivery. Prices vary across suppliers, so comparing before you order can save a meaningful amount.
Suppliers serving Highland 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 Highland 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.
The sheer scale and low population density of the Highlands - the region covers 25% of the UK's land area but has fewer than 250,000 residents - makes gas network infrastructure commercially unviable for all but the largest towns. The Scottish Government has repeatedly looked at alternatives including hydrogen and heat networks, but oil remains the default heating fuel for most rural Highland homes.
Yes. The Scottish Government's Home Energy Scotland programme offers grants for heat pumps, biomass boilers and external wall insulation to homes currently on oil heating. Eligibility varies by income and property type. Visit Home Energy Scotland for current grant levels, which are regularly reviewed. A heat pump installation in an average Highland home can qualify for up to £7,500 in grants.
