Based on an average heating energy consumption a UK household uses around 21,000 kWh of energy per year. This translates into approximately 2,000 litres of heating oil.
The typical domestic tank size is 1,000 to 1,500 litres and average order patterns are 3 – 4 times per year. Unfortunately, there is no way to give an actual quantity to order due to a number of factors, such as:
• The size of your house
• The heating requirements for your household
• The insulation quality of your home
• How long the heating is on and in which rooms
• The efficiency of your boiler
If you are moving into a property that uses heating oil for the first time, ask the current owners how much and how frequently they order. Also, ask your neighbours. The likelihood is that they will be using heating oil for their property too.