Heating oil in Northern Ireland today
Based on current resolved prices from 3 suppliers across 2 local reference districts.
UK figures are PriceTank's current national market benchmarks. Local figures use resolved supplier evidence from PriceTank reference locations and are not guaranteed quotes for every postcode. How our prices work →
The Northern Ireland heating oil market
Northern Ireland is unique in the UK: around 61% of all homes use heating oil as their primary fuel, far exceeding any other part of the country. This creates an exceptionally competitive supplier market with many local distributors competing for business. Prices in Northern Ireland are consistently among the lowest in the UK for kerosene.
Northern Ireland has more heating oil suppliers per capita than anywhere else in the UK. ClickOil operates as an online-only comparison platform specific to NI. Community oil buying clubs are widespread, particularly in rural County Antrim, County Down, and County Tyrone.
Suppliers delivering in Northern Ireland
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How much heating oil do homes in Northern Ireland use?
A typical oil-heated home in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland: BT. Suppliers may also cover adjacent postcode areas. Always confirm delivery to your specific postcode when requesting a quote.
Related regions
Compare heating oil prices in neighbouring areas: Scotland.
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