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Find the heating oil cost in Kent — 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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96.0p/ litre
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96.1p/ litre
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93.6p/ litre
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93.3p/ litre
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96.2p/ litre
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95.3p/ litre
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96.2p/ litre
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93.4p/ litreKent's oil market is shaped by its geography: while urban centres like Maidstone, Canterbury and Medway are fully gassed, the Weald of Kent, Romney Marsh and remote high-ground villages around the North Downs contain many thousands of older properties that were built before the gas grid reached rural areas. Proximity to London tends to push prices slightly above the national average as land and operating costs for local depots are higher, but good competition among suppliers keeps the premium modest.
The average price today is 94.7p per litre for 500 litres, including delivery and 5% VAT. That is 0.9p above the current UK average, based on 8 suppliers quoting across Kent.
A 500-litre delivery in Kent costs approximately £497 today, including 5% VAT and delivery. Prices vary across suppliers, so comparing before you order can save a meaningful amount.
Suppliers serving Kent include Certas Energy, Watson Fuels, Your NRG, Goff Petroleum and others. Availability depends on your exact postcode - use the form above to compare quotes for your address.
Most Kent 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 Weald of Kent - particularly areas around Tenterden, Cranbrook and Headcorn - and Romney Marsh have the highest off-grid concentrations. Many oast houses, farmhouses and estate cottages in these areas have never been connected to mains gas. The Thanet coast and parts of East Kent also have pockets of oil-heated properties.
Kent and the wider South East typically sit 1-3p per litre above the Midlands and North, partly reflecting higher operational costs in the region. This gap is worth shopping around to close - our price data shows 3-5p variation between suppliers on the same day in the same Kent postcode area.
