Fuel Price Comparison

The price of coal (UK) and smokeless fuels | Comparing other fuel types

Summary of comparative total costs for space and water heating an average sized three bedroomed semi detached house in England, Wales and Scotland.

Summary of comparative total costs for space heating an average sized room in England, Wales and Scotland.

What's the Best Value Fuel?

We work hard to compile the very latest figures on a wide range of solid fuels, in order to give you the most information when it comes to choosing your next product.

Price is often the most important aspect in most people's minds, and rightly so, as we all look to save our pennies. But when it comes to coal, in particular, this initial price needs to be weighed against the quality and performance of the individual product. For example, a cheaper coal may burn quicker and provide less heat for your house. You'll then have to re-stock a lot quicker than you would have if you had purchased the better quality coal for a few pounds more in the first place.

Our Fuel Comparison Guide gives a clear indication into the best types of fuel available, and their respective heat attributes. For example, if we compare the premium Homefire brand against ordinary house coal then we can see the clear heating benefits of the former. 

Homefire and House Coal Efficiency

Firstly we must look at the efficiency of each product, as you want to get the most of the fuel when heating your home. In this instance, looking at fuels for open fires, Homefire is clearly ahead of ordinary housecoal - with 37% heating efficiency compared to 28%. If you were to use Homefire for your multi-fuel stove then the efficiency of the product would leap to 65%.

Homefire Prices

Secondly, the price obviously plays a major part. Due to the significant difference in heating efficiency, over the course of the year Homefire comes out on top as the cheapest fuel. This is due to the excellent sustained heat output of Homefire and the long lasting burning time, which can be up to 40% longer than traditional housecoal. This means that you not only save money, but spend a lot less time adding more fuel to your fire.

Our solid fuel experts strongly recommend Homefire and have been doing so for over 40 years. As the market leading smokeless coal it generates 80% less smoke and 25% less CO2 than housecoal.

• Sustained heat output
• Lasts 40% longer than traditional coal
• Environmentally friendly with reduced smoke and CO2 emissions
• Great flame picture
• Very clean with little ash left behind