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13 counties · 83 named UK suppliers

Heating oil prices
in Wales.

Comparing heating oil in Wales — we list 83 named UK suppliers across all 13 Welsh counties. Most orders are 500 litres of 28-second kerosene (home heating oil), sold per litre with 5% VAT. Enter your postcode and we put your request in front of suppliers covering your area.

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Heating oil in Wales: a complete guide

Wales has over 100,000 homes heated by oil - a high proportion given its population, reflecting the rural character of much of the country. Large areas of Mid Wales, North Wales and West Wales have never been connected to the mains gas grid, making heating oil (and increasingly heat pumps and biomass) the only practical fuel for central heating. Key oil-dependent areas include Powys (one of the most sparsely populated counties in the UK), Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Conwy, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and parts of Flintshire and Denbighshire.

How is heating oil priced in Wales?

Heating oil is sold per litre, with 5% VAT applied to domestic deliveries. Welsh prices are broadly in line with the rest of Great Britain, with some regional variation:

  • South East Wales (Monmouthshire, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend) - closest to Bristol and South West England supplier depots; often the most competitive Welsh prices
  • Mid Wales (Powys, parts of Ceredigion) - longer delivery distances from major depots can add 1-3p per litre
  • North Wales (Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey) - mixed; proximity to North West England suppliers helps in some areas, but remote mountain communities can be pricier
  • West Wales (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire) - moderate pricing, several local suppliers operate here

Who are the main heating oil suppliers in Wales?

These are the suppliers we have verified as delivering domestic heating oil in Wales. Several smaller Welsh independents serve specific areas of North, Mid and West Wales and are not yet on this list.

Community oil buying groups are active in several Welsh rural communities - particularly in Powys and Ceredigion - and can deliver savings of 2-5p per litre over individual orders by aggregating village-level demand.

Grants and support for Welsh homes

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) offers £7,500 towards an air source heat pump for eligible Welsh homes, through an MCS-certified installer. The Welsh Government's Nest scheme provides free energy efficiency improvements - including heating system upgrades - for eligible lower-income households. Contact Home Energy Wales (0800 060 7799) for independent advice on grants, switching options and energy efficiency measures available to your household.

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Frequently asked questions

How many homes in Wales use heating oil?

Over 100,000 Welsh homes rely on heating oil. Much of Wales - particularly Mid Wales (Powys, Ceredigion), North Wales (Gwynedd, Conwy) and West Wales (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire) - has never been connected to the mains gas grid. Oil is the dominant heating fuel in these areas, with LPG and biomass playing smaller roles.

How is heating oil priced in Wales?

Heating oil is sold per litre, with 5% VAT applied to domestic deliveries. Welsh prices are broadly in line with the rest of Great Britain. South East Wales (Monmouthshire, Vale of Glamorgan) tends to be most competitive, while remote Mid Wales and mountain communities can pay more due to delivery distances. Request quotes for your postcode to compare current figures.

Who are the main heating oil suppliers in Wales?

Suppliers we have verified as delivering domestic heating oil in Wales include Banwy Fuels, Deakins Fuels, DJ Davies Fuels, Estuary Oils, G D Jones & Son, HW Humphreys, K P Thomas & Son, NWF Fuels, Oil 4 Wales, QUAD Fuels, Your NRG, Certas Energy, Compass Fuel Oils, Speedy Fuels, Standard Fuel Oils, Watson Fuels. This is not the whole market - regional independents operate at town and county level too, and we only name a supplier once we have checked it against its own website and Companies House.

How can I get cheaper heating oil in Wales?

Compare suppliers on every order - prices can vary by up to 5p per litre between suppliers in the same postcode on the same day. Order 500 litres or more to unlock bulk rates. Consider joining or forming a community buying group with neighbours, which is common practice in rural Welsh communities and can save 2-5p per litre. Avoid emergency orders, which carry a significant premium.

Is there a grant to switch from oil in Wales?

Yes. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) offers £7,500 towards an air source heat pump for eligible homes in Wales, through an MCS-certified installer. The Welsh Government also runs the Nest scheme providing free energy efficiency and heating upgrades for lower-income eligible households. Call Home Energy Wales on 0800 060 7799 for free, independent advice.

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