Renewable Feedstock Availability
HVO can be produced from used cooking oil, waste fats and other renewable materials. Their availability, origin and cost can influence wholesale HVO pricing.
Current UK HVO Pricing - UPDATED 10/09/26
HVO Fuel Price Per Litre UK
HVO fuel prices change with market conditions, so there is no single fixed UK price per litre. Your delivered HVO price depends on the quantity you require, your delivery postcode, current supply conditions and how quickly you need your fuel.
Understanding Today’s HVO Price
Current HVO Fuel Price Per Litre
There is no single fixed HVO fuel price per litre across the UK. Wholesale HVO prices can change regularly, while the final delivered cost also depends on the quantity required, your delivery postcode and HVO availability in your area.
HVO pricing is influenced by renewable feedstock availability, production costs and wider fuel-market conditions. Because these factors can move, an online average or previously quoted HVO price may not reflect the rate available for your delivery today. Compass Fuels therefore calculates each quotation using your actual order requirements.
Current HVO market Renewable feedstock availability, production and wider energy markets influence wholesale HVO prices.
Quantity required The volume of HVO ordered can affect the final delivered cost per litre.
Delivery postcode Regional availability, supplying depot and transport distance contribute to your delivered price.
Delivery requirements Delivery timing, tanker availability and any site-access restrictions can affect your quotation.
UK Fuel Market
Red Diesel Price Trends in the UK
Red Diesel prices follow movements in the wider gas oil market and can change over relatively short periods.
The underlying cost of Red Diesel is influenced by UK and international fuel markets. Changes in crude oil values, refinery supply, demand and currency movements can all cause wholesale gas oil prices to rise or fall. Compass Fuels uses current market conditions when calculating each delivered quotation rather than publishing a single price that may not reflect an individual order.
HVO vs White Diesel
Why Is HVO More Expensive Than Diesel?
HVO will normally carry a price premium over conventional White Diesel. That difference is driven by how the fuel is sourced and produced, together with availability and demand for renewable fuel.
Renewable Feedstocks
HVO can be produced from waste oils, fats and other renewable feedstocks. The availability, sourcing and cost of suitable raw materials contribute to the finished fuel price.
Specialist Production
Producing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil requires specialist refining and hydrogen treatment. Production capacity is also smaller than the established market for conventional fossil diesel.
Supply & Demand
Demand for lower-carbon alternatives continues to influence the HVO market. The premium over diesel can rise or fall as supply, demand and wider fuel-market conditions change.
HVO vs Diesel Price
There is no fixed percentage premium between HVO and White Diesel. For a meaningful comparison, both fuels should be quoted at the same time for the same delivery postcode, volume and delivery requirements.
Want to understand the current cost of switching from White Diesel to HVO?
Get a Current HVO Quote HVO Usually higher cost per litre Renewable paraffinic fuel with different feedstock, production and supply economics.
White Diesel Usually lower cost per litre Established fossil diesel market with greater production scale and widespread availability.
Delivered HVO quotes based on your requirement Quantity, postcode and delivery needs all help determine your final HVO price per litre.
Quantity & HVO Price
Does Ordering More HVO Reduce the Price Per Litre?
Larger HVO deliveries can sometimes achieve a more economical delivered price per litre because transport and delivery costs are spread across a greater volume of fuel.
Quantity is only one part of the calculation, however. The current HVO market, renewable fuel availability, delivery postcode, site access and delivery timeframe can all affect your final quotation. This means a larger order does not automatically guarantee a particular HVO price per litre.
Trial or smaller orders Useful for businesses testing HVO with selected vehicles, plant or generators.
Regular bulk supply Suitable where HVO forms part of an ongoing commercial fuel requirement.
Multi-site deliveries We can quote around postcode coverage and delivery requirements across different locations.
High-volume requirements Larger fleet, plant and industrial HVO demand can be quoted individually.
Need to compare quantities? Tell our team how much fuel you use, where it needs delivering and how often you order. We can quote for the quantity that best suits your operation rather than relying on a generic UK price.
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What Affects HVO Fuel Prices?
HVO pricing is influenced by more than the conventional diesel market. Renewable feedstocks, specialist production, market demand and the practical cost of supplying fuel to your site can all affect the delivered HVO price per litre.
Production & Refining
HVO requires specialist refining and hydrotreatment. Production capacity, energy costs and refinery availability can all influence the finished fuel price.
Demand for Renewable Fuel
Demand from transport, construction, industrial and public-sector organisations can affect both HVO availability and market pricing.
Global Fuel Markets
Wider energy markets still matter. Crude oil prices, refinery margins, currency movements and international supply disruption can influence comparative HVO costs.
Delivery Location
Your postcode, distance from the supplying depot and regional HVO availability all contribute to the final delivered price.
Delivery Timeframe
Planned deliveries usually provide more flexibility. Urgent, short-notice or out-of-hours requirements can involve different delivery costs and availability.
Regional HVO Pricing
Why Do HVO Prices Vary Across the UK?
Your delivery postcode can make a difference to the HVO price per litre. HVO availability is not identical in every part of the UK, and the supplying depot, transport distance and delivery requirements all contribute to the final delivered cost.
A business located close to an HVO supply point may have different delivery economics from one requiring fuel to travel significantly further. Tanker scheduling and the amount of HVO available within a region can also influence quotations.
This is why a national online HVO price should only ever be treated as a guide. The most useful figure is the delivered price for your actual postcode, volume and required delivery date.
Your postcode matters Give us the location of your site together with the quantity required and we can calculate the current delivered HVO price for that specific requirement.
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What Changes From One Location to Another?
Supplying Depot
The location from which your HVO is supplied affects transport distance and delivery planning.
Delivery Distance
Longer tanker journeys can increase the logistical element of your delivered HVO price.
Regional HVO Availability
Supply levels and access to HVO can vary between regions and can influence both availability and price.
Site & Tanker Access
Restricted access, specialist tanker requirements or unusual delivery conditions can affect the logistics of supplying your site.
Moving Beyond Conventional Diesel
Why Switch From Diesel to HVO?
HVO can give businesses a practical way to reduce their reliance on fossil diesel while continuing to operate many existing diesel-powered vehicles, generators and items of plant. For organisations with carbon-reduction targets, it can provide an option that does not necessarily require the immediate replacement of existing assets.
Lower Lifecycle Greenhouse-Gas Emissions
HVO produced from qualifying renewable waste feedstocks can provide substantial lifecycle greenhouse-gas savings compared with fossil diesel. The precise saving depends on the feedstock, production method and supply chain.
Use Existing Diesel Assets
HVO meeting the appropriate EN 15940 specification can be used in many diesel engines without extensive mechanical alterations, subject to approval from the vehicle or equipment manufacturer.
Suitable for Many Applications
Subject to manufacturer approval, HVO can be suitable for commercial fleets, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, generators, industrial equipment and other diesel-powered applications.
A Practical Transition Fuel
For vehicles and equipment that cannot yet be replaced with electric or other zero-emission alternatives, HVO can form part of a wider transition plan while existing assets remain in service.
Where Can HVO Be Used?
Compatibility should always be confirmed with the relevant manufacturer before switching fuel.
Commercial Fleets Construction Plant Agricultural Machinery Generators Industrial Equipment
A note on the “up to 90%” figure: claims of up to 90% lower greenhouse-gas emissions refer to lifecycle savings and depend on the HVO feedstock and supply chain. They should not be interpreted as meaning that 90% less carbon dioxide necessarily leaves the exhaust.
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Can I Use HVO in My Diesel Vehicle or Equipment?
Many modern diesel-powered vehicles, generators and items of plant are approved to use HVO meeting the EN 15940 specification, often without requiring mechanical modifications.
Compatibility should never be assumed, however. Approval can vary between manufacturers, engines and individual models, so you should confirm that your specific vehicle or equipment is approved for HVO before changing fuel.
This is particularly important for older engines, equipment that remains under warranty and specialist power-generation or heating systems.
Look for HVO, XTL or EN 15940 approval Your vehicle or equipment handbook is usually the best place to start. If the guidance is unclear, obtain confirmation directly from the manufacturer before switching.
Discuss Your HVO Requirements HVO Sustainability
Is All HVO Equally Sustainable?
No. The environmental performance of HVO depends heavily on the feedstocks used, where they come from and how the fuel is produced. The word “renewable” on its own does not tell you the full sustainability story.
Stronger Sustainability Credentials
HVO produced from genuine waste and residue materials will generally offer stronger sustainability credentials than fuel associated with virgin crop oils or land-use change.
Waste-derived feedstocks Materials such as used cooking oils and qualifying waste fats can form part of a lower-carbon supply pathway.
Traceable supply chain Knowing where the feedstock originated helps businesses assess the sustainability credentials of the fuel they purchase.
Lifecycle assessment The greenhouse-gas benefit should consider sourcing, production, transport and use rather than only emissions at the exhaust.
What Should Buyers Check?
Businesses buying HVO for carbon-reduction or procurement targets should look beyond a general “green fuel” claim and understand what they are actually purchasing.
Feedstock origin Ask what type of raw materials were used and whether they are waste, residue or other renewable sources.
Sustainability documentation Where required, request supporting sustainability or supply-chain documentation for the HVO being supplied.
Avoid assumptions Two HVO products can have different sustainability outcomes depending on feedstock, production and supply pathway.
Buying HVO for a Carbon-Reduction Target?
Tell our team what your organisation is trying to achieve. We can discuss your fuel requirement and the product information available for the HVO being supplied.
HVO Supply From Compass Fuels
Why Buy HVO From Compass Fuels?
Whether you are trialling HVO at a single site or planning a wider transition across your fleet or operations, we can arrange supply around your location, usage and delivery requirements.
HVO availability and price can change, so our team will quote against your actual requirement rather than relying on a generic national figure. Tell us the volume you need, where it is going and when you need it and we’ll confirm the available delivery options.
Trialling HVO for the first time? You don’t need to move an entire operation to HVO at once. We can discuss supply for an individual site, fleet, generator or group of suitable assets before you consider a wider transition.
Request an HVO Quote Current HVO Quotations
Pricing based on current market conditions, your required volume, postcode and delivery requirements.
Scheduled HVO Deliveries
Regular and planned supply arrangements can be discussed around your expected usage and storage requirements.
Urgent Delivery Support
Where product and tanker availability permit, we can support urgent and out-of-hours commercial fuel requirements.
Flexible Payment Terms
Payment arrangements can be discussed for commercial customers, subject to agreement and account status.
Dedicated Customer Support
Speak to our team about quotations, supply planning, account requirements and ongoing HVO deliveries.
UK HVO Delivery
Commercial HVO supply is available across the UK, subject to product availability and the requirements of your delivery location.
HVO Fuel FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About HVO Fuel Prices
Answers to common questions about HVO fuel cost, diesel compatibility, storage, sustainability and delivery.
How much does HVO fuel cost per litre in the UK?
There is no single fixed UK price for HVO fuel. The delivered HVO price per litre depends on current market conditions, renewable feedstock availability, order quantity, delivery postcode and delivery timeframe.
For an accurate current price, provide Compass Fuels with the quantity you require and your delivery postcode.
Is HVO more expensive than White Diesel?
HVO will normally cost more per litre than conventional White Diesel because of renewable feedstock costs, specialist production and the available supply of HVO.
The difference is not fixed and can increase or decrease as market conditions change, so a current like-for-like quotation is the best way to compare the two fuels.
Why does the HVO price per litre change?
HVO pricing is affected by renewable feedstock costs, refinery and production capacity, demand for renewable fuel, wider energy markets, currency movements and regional availability.
Your delivered price can also vary according to quantity, postcode, tanker requirements and how quickly the fuel is required.
Does HVO reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 90%?
Some HVO fuels can provide lifecycle greenhouse-gas savings of up to 90% compared with fossil diesel, depending on the feedstock, production process and supply chain.
This is a lifecycle calculation. It does not mean that 90% less carbon dioxide necessarily comes directly from the exhaust.
Can HVO be mixed with conventional diesel?
HVO and conventional diesel can generally be mixed, but compatibility should always be confirmed for the specific vehicle, engine or equipment involved.
If you are changing fuels, it is also sensible to review your existing storage tank and fuel-management arrangements.
Do diesel engines need modifying to use HVO?
Many diesel engines approved for EN 15940 HVO can use the fuel without mechanical modification.
Approval varies between manufacturers and models, particularly with older or specialist equipment, so manufacturer confirmation should always be obtained before switching.
Can HVO be stored in an existing diesel tank?
HVO can often be stored in infrastructure previously used for diesel, provided the tank is suitable, clean and free from contamination.
The condition of existing storage should be reviewed before changing products, and professional advice may be appropriate where there is any uncertainty.
Does ordering more HVO reduce the price per litre?
Larger bulk deliveries can sometimes achieve a more economical delivered cost per litre because transport and tanker costs are spread over a greater volume.
Quantity is only one pricing factor, however, so a larger order does not guarantee a particular HVO price.
Where does Compass Fuels deliver HVO?
Compass Fuels supplies HVO to commercial customers across the UK, subject to product availability, delivery location and the requirements of the site.
Provide your postcode and required quantity and the team can confirm current availability and calculate a delivered quotation.
Can Compass Fuels arrange regular HVO deliveries?
Yes. Regular and scheduled HVO supply can be discussed based on your expected fuel consumption, storage capacity, delivery location and operational requirements.
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Current HVO Fuel Pricing
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HVO prices change with market conditions and depend on quantity, location, availability and delivery timing.