Heating oil in Argyll & Bute today
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The Argyll & Bute heating oil market
Argyll & Bute has one of the highest proportions of oil-heated homes in Scotland, reflecting its remote and largely island-based geography. The Kintyre peninsula, the islands of Islay, Jura, Colonsay, Mull, and Coll, and the mainland areas around Oban, Lochgilphead, and Dunoon all have very high oil dependency. Ferry crossings to the islands add significantly to delivery costs and complexity, and some of the more remote island communities have very limited supplier options. Planning deliveries well ahead of winter is essential.
The island communities of Islay, Mull, Jura, and Colonsay face the highest delivery costs and the fewest supplier options. The Kintyre peninsula around Campbeltown, the Cowal peninsula around Dunoon, and the mainland areas around Inveraray and Lochgilphead are better served. Scottish Fuels and Oilfast are the two main suppliers with coverage across the region, including some island deliveries. Booking deliveries in summer for winter use is strongly advisable across the whole of Argyll.
Suppliers delivering in Argyll & Bute
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How much heating oil do homes in Argyll & Bute use?
A typical oil-heated home in Argyll & Bute uses between 1,500 and 2,500 litres per year depending on property size, insulation, and how warm the household keeps it. Larger detached and older properties use more; well-insulated modern homes less.
The most cost-effective approach is to order a full tank in summer (July or August historically offer the lowest prices) and avoid emergency winter top-ups when prices and demand peak simultaneously. See our guide to the best time to buy heating oil for the full seasonal breakdown.
Postcode areas covered
The following postcode areas fall within Argyll & Bute: PA, G. Suppliers may also cover adjacent postcode areas. Always confirm delivery to your specific postcode when requesting a quote.
Related regions
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