How Much Is 500 Litres of Heating Oil UK Today?

The headline price you pay for a 500-litre delivery is mostly driven by the wholesale cost of kerosene, which tracks global crude oil markets. When Brent crude rises, UK heating oil follows within a few days. The second factor is the pound-dollar exchange rate — oil is priced in US dollars, so a weaker sterling means a higher pence-per-litre for UK buyers.

Local delivery matters too. A supplier with a depot 5 miles from your postcode will usually beat one 30 miles away, because fuel, driver time, and vehicle wear all feed into the per-litre rate. That's why two homes on the same road can pay £20–£40 differently for the same 500 litres — simply by choosing a different supplier.

Finally, order size moves the needle more than most buyers realise. Jumping from 500 to 900 litres often drops the per-litre rate by 2–4p, because delivery overhead is spread across more fuel. If you have tank capacity, a bigger order once a year typically beats two smaller ones.