Fuels and supply
Oil and gas
Explore heating oil, petrol, diesel, crude oil, natural gas, UK production, imports, storage and consumption.
Quick facts
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What to consider
Oil and gas explained
Heating oil
Compare quotes on the same fuel, volume, delivery timing, payment terms and any additive or service charge.
Road fuels
Petrol and diesel prices reflect crude oil, refining, biofuel blending, distribution, duty, VAT and retail conditions.
Natural gas
The transmission system receives gas from terminals, pipelines and storage while serving daily demand.
Production and trade
Government and industry datasets distinguish extraction, imports, exports, stock changes and final consumption.
Calculator
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Guides
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Guide
Current UK heating-oil prices
What influences heating-oil prices and what a fair comparison should include.
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Where Britain’s natural gas comes from
How domestic production, pipelines, LNG and storage supply the gas system.
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Heating oil versus a heat pump
Compare fuel, equipment, property changes, emissions and practical constraints.
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Sources, methods and review
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