According to data from the NI Consumer Council, the average cost of a 300-liter fill-up was £188.06, which was roughly £2.25 less than the previous week.

While the largest fill of 900 litres is down by just over £4 to £508.54, households may anticipate paying £291.15 for 500 litres, a decrease of £3 from the previous week. In Northern Ireland, the consumer watchdog keeps an eye on prices in 11 council districts.

At around £184.99, Derry City and Strabane continues to be the most affordable place to purchase 300 gallons. Compared to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, the most costly council district, where 300 litres will cost £190.84, that is almost £6 less.

Additionally, Derry City and Strabane has the lowest council area prices for 500 gallons, at £285.76. Additionally, Newry City, Mourne, and Down has the highest cost for 500 litres, at £294.43.

Again, Derry City and Strabane offer the greatest value fill for 900 gallons, with prices starting at £506.03. At £512.37 for 900 litres, the Newry area is once again the most costly locale.

Due to the cost of living crises and geopolitical considerations, home heating oil prices have varied significantly in recent years.

The average cost of 900 litres of residential heating oil more than doubled in just two weeks following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, rising from £550 to £1,181.