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Peter B.
Smallholder
Easy to deal with and their budget payment plan spreads the cost nicely over the year.
Johnston Oils was founded in 1963 and operates a fleet of around 115 tankers from its base in Bathgate, West Lothian. The company delivers kerosene heating oil to households across Scotland, North East. It is a member of UKIFDA, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association, and follows its code of practice. Johnston Oils does not currently pay Compare My Heating Oil a referral fee - we rank them on price like every other supplier.
Fleet
115 tankers
Founded
1963
HQ
Bathgate
Min. order
500L
Delivery
4–7 working days
Coverage
Scotland
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Johnston Oils was founded in 1963 and operates a fleet of around 115 tankers from its base in Bathgate, West Lothian. The company delivers kerosene heating oil to households across Scotland, North East. It is a member of UKIFDA, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association, and follows its code of practice. Johnston Oils does not currently pay Compare My Heating Oil a referral fee - we rank them on price like every other supplier.
Johnston Oils focuses its operations across Scotland, North East, allowing the business to maintain strong local relationships and reliable route planning. With a fleet of approximately 115 tankers, the company maintains capacity to serve a large number of customers even during high-demand periods in winter.
Headquartered in Bathgate, West Lothian, Johnston Oils accepts payment by card, direct debit, cash on delivery. The minimum order is 500L - standard for a bulk delivery supplier and well suited to households ordering once or twice a year.
Visit johnstonoils.comFleet size source: Fuel Oil News, Top Fuel Oil Distributors, January 2026
Smallholder
Easy to deal with and their budget payment plan spreads the cost nicely over the year.
Homeowner
Been using them for years. Not always the absolute cheapest but the delivery is dependable and the office actually answers the phone.
Smallholder
Good price on 900 litres and the driver was careful with the hose across the garden. No complaints.
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