Home heating oil price today · Irish national average
| Order quantity | Per 100 L | Per litre | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.000 litres | — | — | — |
| 3.000 litres · typical | — | — | — |
| 5.000 litres | — | — | — |
Most Irish homes that use oil burn kerosene, delivered by tanker and stored in an outdoor tank. The big advantage is that you choose when to order. As across north-western Europe, home heating oil in Ireland is usually cheaper in summer, when demand is low.
Typical seasonal pattern in Ireland: home heating oil is usually cheaper in summer and dearer in winter.
Irish tank orders tend to be smaller than on the Continent – often 500 to 900 litres rather than several thousand. A 1,000-litre fill is a common reference. Because orders are smaller, the per-litre delivery cost matters more, so ordering ahead in the warmer months – when prices tend to be lower – can make a real difference over a year.
Home heating oil in Ireland carries a reduced 13.5% VAT rate plus the carbon component of Mineral Oil Tax. Here is how the price for 100 litres breaks down:
Unlike most goods, home heating oil benefits from Ireland's reduced VAT rate of 13.5% rather than the standard 23%. On top of that sits the carbon component of Mineral Oil Tax (MOT), roughly 16.1 cent per litre, which is the part that rises every year as the carbon tax climbs.
Ireland has one of the most clearly mapped-out carbon tax trajectories in Europe – and it's a live political topic. The rate is €71 per tonne of CO₂ in 2026 and is legislated to keep rising by about €7.50 per tonne each year, reaching €100 per tonne by 2030.
The carbon tax is collected through the carbon component of Mineral Oil Tax, so every increase feeds directly into the price at the pump and the tanker. For households on kerosene, this is the part of the bill that is set to grow year after year – which is exactly why upgrading insulation or efficiency pays off more over time.
Because Irish orders are smaller, per-litre delivery costs weigh more heavily than on the Continent. Filling closer to a full tank, rather than topping up little and often, usually lowers the cost per litre. Group buying – coordinating a delivery with neighbours – is popular in rural areas and can secure a better rate.
Standard kerosene suits most boilers and ranges. Premium kerosene adds additives for cleaner burning and better storage – worth considering if the oil sits in the tank for a long time. The headline price shown here is for standard kerosene.
The Irish national average price is shown daily at the top of this page – as a price per 100 litres, with a 1,000-litre fill as the reference, including VAT and delivery. Source: cheapestoil.ie.
Yes. Most Irish homes that use oil heating burn kerosene – the highest share of any EU country, heating roughly 40% of homes. It differs from the gas oil / Heizöl used in much of mainland Europe.
Statistically in summer (June–August), when heating demand is low. If your tank has spare capacity, ordering ahead in the warmer months often costs less than topping up in mid-winter.
Home heating oil qualifies for Ireland’s reduced VAT rate of 13.5% rather than the standard 23%. This keeps the tax share lower than on many other goods.
The carbon tax is €71 per tonne of CO₂ in 2026 and is legislated to rise about €7.50 per tonne each year, reaching €100 per tonne by 2030. It is collected through the carbon component of Mineral Oil Tax.
Standard kerosene suits most boilers. Premium kerosene contains additives for cleaner burning and longer storage life, at a slightly higher price. The price shown here is for standard kerosene.