Crown Oil

4.1 from 66 reviews

Crown Oil has been supplying fuel since 1947 and operates a fleet of around 103 tankers from its base in Bury, Greater Manchester. The company delivers kerosene heating oil to households across Nationwide. It is a member of UKIFDA, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association, and follows its code of practice. Crown Oil does not currently pay Compare My Heating Oil a referral fee - we rank them on price like every other supplier.

Fleet

103 tankers

Founded

1947

Bury

Min. order

500L

Delivery

2–5 working days

Coverage

Nationwide

Crown Oil - indicative prices today

VolumePrice per litreTotal inc. VAT

300 litres

96.5p £303.98

500 litres Most ordered

92.4p £485.1

900 litres

91.1p £860.9

Indicative price based on regional averages · Enter your postcode above for confirmed availability and price

About Crown Oil

Crown Oil operates nationwide, making it one of the broader-coverage suppliers in the UK heating oil market. With a fleet of approximately 103 tankers, the company maintains capacity to serve a large number of customers even during high-demand periods in winter.

Headquartered in Bury, Greater Manchester, Crown Oil accepts payment by card, direct debit, budget payment plan. The minimum order is 500L - standard for a bulk delivery supplier and well suited to households ordering once or twice a year.

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David P.

Farm owner

2026-02-27

Been using them for years. Not always the absolute cheapest but the delivery is dependable and the office actually answers the phone.

Elaine T.

Homeowner

2026-04-13

Good price on 900 litres and the driver was careful with the hose across the garden. No complaints.

David P.

Farm owner

2026-06-24

Easy to deal with and their budget payment plan spreads the cost nicely over the year.

How Crown Oil compares

Indicative 500L price per litre versus nearby suppliers covering the same region.

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Crown Oil This profile

92.4p This profile

Certas Energy

94.8p +2.4p

Your NRG

93p +0.6p

Hayes Fuels

93.4p +1p

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Crown Oil - frequently asked questions

Is Crown Oil a reliable heating oil supplier?

Crown Oil is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 66 customer reviews, which places it in the mid-range for customer satisfaction among UK heating oil suppliers. They are a member of UKIFDA (UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association) and operate under its code of practice, which covers delivery standards, pricing transparency and complaint handling. With 103 tankers on the road, Crown Oil has the operational capacity to maintain consistent delivery schedules across the whole of the UK.

What areas does Crown Oil cover?

Crown Oil delivers to Nationwide - covers all UK regions. Exact postcode availability can vary - use the quote form above to confirm whether they cover your address and to see a current price.

What is the minimum order with Crown Oil?

The minimum order with Crown Oil is 500L. This is standard for a bulk delivery supplier and typically represents around two to three months of consumption for an average UK home heated solely by oil.

How quickly can Crown Oil deliver?

Standard delivery from Crown Oil is 2–5 working days. Lead times can extend during periods of high demand - typically November to February - when heating oil consumption peaks across the UK. Ordering before your tank drops below a quarter full is the best way to avoid running out during a cold snap.

What payment methods does Crown Oil accept?

Crown Oil accepts Card, Direct debit, Budget payment plan. The direct debit option allows you to spread the cost of heating oil across the year as part of a budget payment plan - useful for managing cash flow if you order a large bulk delivery ahead of winter.

Does Crown Oil pay OilOwl a referral fee?

Crown Oil does not currently pay OilOwl a referral fee. They are included in our results because they are a genuine option for customers in their coverage area, and we believe a complete picture of the market is more useful than a filtered one.

Can I order directly from Crown Oil?

Yes - you can order directly at crownoil.co.uk. Ordering direct skips the comparison step, so it is worth comparing here first to check whether Crown Oil is competitive for your postcode on the day you are ordering - prices can shift by several pence per litre week to week.

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