Heating Oil forUK Homes
For the estimated 1.5 million homes in the UK that rely on oil-fired central heating, a reliable supply of quality heating oil is essential.
At Compass Energy, we supply high-quality kerosene, premium heating oil, and HVO renewable heating oil tailored to modern home needs. We deliver to homes across Bristol, South Wales, the South East, the Three Counties, the Midlands and Lincolnshire, providing reliable home heating year-round. From the moment you contact us, our team works to make ordering and receiving your heating oil as straightforward as possible — with friendly service, competitive pricing, and expert advice you can count on.
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Kerosene
Kerosene is the most widely used domestic heating oil in the UK. Also known as 28-second oil, it's the standard fuel for central heating and hot water systems in most UK homes.
What Kerosene Is Used For
- Standard oil-fired central heating boilers
- Aga, Rayburn and other range cookers
- Combi boilers and open-vent heating systems
- Heating systems in off-grid properties, farmhouses, and rural homes
Typical Home Kerosene Consumption
The average UK household using oil-fired heating uses approximately 1,400–1,500 litres of heating oil a year, depending on property size, insulation levels, and how often the heating is on.
Order Quantities
Compass Energy supplies kerosene in bulk from 500 litres, with larger orders available for greater capacity. Larger orders may benefit from more competitive per-litre pricing.
Heating Oil Plus
Heating Oil Plus is a premium additised kerosene that provides extra protection for your boiler and heating system if performance and longevity matter most to you.
What Heating Oil Plus Delivers
- Improved combustion efficiency, extracting more heat from every litre
- Cleaner boiler operation that reduces sludge and blockages
- Enhanced protection against moisture and corrosion
- Reduced wear keeps your burner running reliably for longer
For homes with older boilers, tanks stored in exposed areas, or households that use their heating system intermittently, Heating Oil Plus is the practical choice.
HVO or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is a certified renewable fuel made from 100% waste feedstocks, used cooking oil, and other sustainable sources. It can be used as a drop-in substitute for kerosene, letting you keep your existing boiler running with a significantly lower carbon footprint.
Benefits of HVO for Home Heating
- Up to 90% lower CO2 emissions vs standard kerosene
- Drop-in replacement — no boiler or tank modifications needed
- No sulphur and virtually no odour
- Lowers your household's environmental impact without switching heating systems
Never Run Out of Heating Oil with Domestic Tank Mate
Running out of oil in the middle of winter is one of the most disruptive things that can happen to a home. Beyond the discomfort of a cold house, it can leave vulnerable family members in genuinely difficult conditions and force last-minute, costly deliveries.
Compass Energy's domestic Tank Mate is designed to take the stress out of remembering when your tank will run low. Monitored remotely by our team, Tank Mate helps simplify heating management and removes the risk of unexpectedly running dry.
What Tank Mate Does For Your Home
- Monitors your tank level remotely, so you don't have to check manually
- Sends an alert when levels start to run low
- Lets us schedule a top-up delivery before you run dry
- Removes the worry of monitoring fuel levels yourself
- Works with all standard domestic above-ground oil tanks
Monthly Savings Plan for Your Home Heating Oil
Heating oil prices fluctuate with global crude oil markets, and filling a large tank in one go can mean a high one-off cost. Compass Energy's Monthly Savings Plan is designed to help households manage that cost by spreading it evenly across the year, rather than facing large payments during winter.
How It Works
- We estimate your yearly heating oil consumption based on your property and usage
- You pay a fixed amount every month throughout the year
- When your tank runs low, we arrange delivery, covered by the balance already paid into your plan
- At the end of the year, any balance is reconciled
When to Order Heating Oil and How to Secure Competitive Pricing
Timing your heating oil order can make a meaningful difference to what you pay and when. Here's how to approach it:
Buy in the Off-Season
Heating oil prices tend to be lower in late spring and summer (April–August) when demand drops. Ordering outside peak periods can help you avoid price spikes and secure more competitive pricing.
Order in Bulk
Per-litre pricing generally decreases as order volume increases. If you have the storage capacity, a single larger order is almost always more cost-effective than two or three smaller deliveries.
Don't Wait Until You're Almost Empty
Emergency deliveries can be harder to schedule during periods of high demand, particularly in winter. Monitoring your tank level helps remove the temptation to leave it too long.
Emergency and Priority Heating Oil Delivery
Compass Energy understands that heating oil emergencies don't follow business hours or seasonal patterns. An unexpected cold snap, a delayed routine order, or unusually high consumption can leave a household without fuel faster than expected.
We offer emergency and priority delivery options to domestic customers in situations where a standard delivery window isn't fast enough. Contact us directly to discuss your situation, and we'll do everything possible to prioritise your delivery.
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Reliable Delivery Around You
Standard delivery in 3–5 working days, with priority and emergency options available. Our delivery planners work to ensure your fuel arrives on time, including during the cold winter months when demand spikes.
Products That Go Beyond Basic Kerosene
Standard kerosene, premium Heating Oil Plus, and HVO renewable heating oil — so you can match your fuel to your priorities, your budget, and your values.
Tank Mate Monitoring
We'll fit a sensor so you can check your tank level at a glance, and never have to worry about running out unexpectedly.
Monthly Savings Plan
Spread your heating oil costs evenly across the year with a fixed monthly plan built around your household's usage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Home heating oil, most commonly kerosene (28-second oil), is the fuel used by oil-fired boilers to heat homes and provide hot water, particularly in properties that are off the mains gas grid.
Kerosene is the standard fuel for domestic heating boilers, while gas oil (red diesel) is typically used for agricultural and commercial equipment. Using the correct fuel for your boiler is essential for safe, efficient operation.
Most UK households using oil-fired heating use around 1,400–1,500 litres a year, though this varies with property size, insulation, and usage patterns.
Heating oil prices vary with global crude oil markets and change regularly. Contact us for an up-to-date, no-obligation quote based on your location and order size.
Most households order 2–3 times a year. Ordering during the off-season (spring and summer) and before your tank runs low typically secures the best pricing and availability.
We supply domestic kerosene in bulk from 500 litres, with larger orders available for greater capacity and potentially better pricing.
In most cases, yes. HVO is a drop-in replacement for kerosene that works with existing oil-fired boilers, though we always recommend checking compatibility with your boiler manufacturer first.
Contact us directly — we offer emergency and priority delivery options for domestic customers who need fuel fast.
Yes. All of our heating oil is supplied in line with UK safety and quality standards, and our drivers are fully trained in safe delivery practices.
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At Compass Energy, domestic customers are at the heart of what we do. Join the UK homeowners who rely on us for dependable, great-value home heating oil.
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