Home heating oil hits six-month high in Northern Ireland

Summarised from Belfast Live's report · Updated 18 Oct, 10:56 · Archive

Home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland have reached their highest level since April, with a 900-litre delivery costing an average of £1,019.36.

Home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland have reached their six-month high, Belfast Live reports. On 15 October, the average cost of a 900-litre delivery stood at £1,019.36, up £55 in a week, with 500 litres at £575.38 (up £33) and 300 litres at £355.98 (up £20). Prices last reached this level on 16 April. The conflict in the Middle East continues to drive up global wholesale costs.

Prices vary significantly across Northern Ireland depending on location. Newry City, Mourne and Down had the highest prices for 300 litres, more than £5.70 above the regional average, while Causeway Coast and Glens offered the cheapest, with 900 litres at £5.09 below average. In Northern Ireland, 60% of households rely on oil to heat their homes, the highest proportion of any UK region.

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• Home heating oil at six-month high as 900 litre cost jumps over £50 in a weekConflict in the Middle East continues to drive up global wholesale costsBelfast Live · 18 Oct, 08:28

In this story: Northern Ireland · Newry City, Mourne and Down · Lisburn and Castlereagh · Ards and North Down · Causeway Coast and Glens · Consumer Council · Competition and Markets Authority

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