: Im moving to a cottage with no gas ion the locality, i know nothing about alternative fuels for water/central heating/ cooking, (apart from obviously electricity), any thoughts, experiences, would be appreciated. : Thank you.Oil gives a much hotter flame PLUS if you get a god oil company they can give you a fantastic service contract. The average heating value of #2 oil is between 138,000-140,000 BTU per Gallon. Natural gas heating is between 1,000-1200 BTU Per Cu FT. A properly maintained Oil have very high efficienticies..Make sure who ever installs your boiler (oil) has a Valid oiler installers License Class A good luck