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Best Oil Prices By State
Updated on May 16, 2025 at 05:01 PM
| Connecticut Oil Prices from $2.51 per gallon/gal |
| Massachusetts Oil Prices from $2.54 per gallon/gal |
| New York Oil Prices from $2.60 per gallon/gal |
| New Hampshire Oil Prices from $2.80 per gallon/gal |
| Vermont Oil Prices from $3.47 per gallon/gal |
| Rhode Island Oil Prices from $2.55 per gallon/gal |
| Maine Oil Prices from $2.64 per gallon/gal |
| New Jersey Oil Prices from $2.62 per gallon/gal |
| Pennsylvania Oil Prices from $2.60 per gallon/gal |
| Long Island Oil Prices from $2.60 per gallon/gal |
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Cheapest U.S. Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.52 per gallon/gal | May 17, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.50 per gallon/gal | May 17, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.50 per gallon/gal | May 17, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.50 per gallon/gal | May 17, 2025, 5:00 PM |
U.S. Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on May 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.004 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.002 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.093 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.338 |
U.S. Heating Oil Price History
Updated on May 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 05/16/2025 | $3.020 |
| 05/15/2025 | $3.015 |
| 05/14/2025 | $3.014 |
| 05/13/2025 | $3.006 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.002 |
| 05/09/2025 | $3.002 |
| 05/08/2025 | $3.018 |
| 05/07/2025 | $3.017 |
| 05/06/2025 | $3.027 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.041 |
| 05/02/2025 | $3.056 |
| 05/01/2025 | $3.070 |
| 04/30/2025 | $3.093 |
| 04/29/2025 | $3.090 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.096 |
| 04/25/2025 | $3.101 |
| 04/24/2025 | $3.102 |
| 04/23/2025 | $3.104 |
| 04/22/2025 | $3.109 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.114 |
| 04/18/2025 | $3.113 |
| 04/17/2025 | $3.111 |
| 04/16/2025 | $3.105 |
| 04/15/2025 | $3.113 |
| 04/14/2025 | $3.111 |
| 04/11/2025 | $3.127 |
| 04/10/2025 | $3.134 |
| 04/09/2025 | $3.143 |
| 04/08/2025 | $3.161 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.173 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: U.S. Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in U.S., used by 59,888,126 or 47.00% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for U.S. homeowners is electricity, used by 51,141,506 homes (40.13%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (6,326,287), heating oil (5,476,024), no fuel (2,747,018), and other fuels (738,092).
U.S. Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | U.S. Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 59.8M | 47.0% |
| Electricity | 51.1M | 40.1% |
| Propane | 6.3M | 5.0% |
| Heating Oil | 5.4M | 4.3% |
| No Fuel | 2.7M | 2.2% |
| Wood | 2.0M | 1.6% |
| Other Fuels | 738,092 | 0.6% |
| Solar | 349,814 | 0.3% |
| Coal | 120,092 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (47.0%)
Electricity (40.1%)
Propane (5.0%)
Heating oil (4.3%)
No fuel (2.2%)
Wood (1.6%)
Other fuels (0.6%)
Solar (0.3%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in U.S.
Heating oil has become less popular in U.S.. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,599,531 to 5,476,024, a 2.21% drop.
U.S. Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 7.7M |
| 2012 | 7.4M |
| 2013 | 7.1M |
| 2014 | 6.8M |
| 2015 | 6.5M |
| 2016 | 6.2M |
| 2017 | 6.0M |
| 2018 | 5.8M |
| 2019 | 5.7M |
| 2020 | 5.5M |
| 2021 | 5.4M |
| 2022 | 5.4M |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in U.S.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,935,891 to 6,326,287.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 58,268,789 to 59,888,126.
Electricity use for home heating in U.S.
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in U.S.. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 48,267,193 to 51,141,506, a 5.96% increase.
Solar use for home heating in U.S.
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.
Currently, 349,814 homes in U.S. are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 53.96% increase from 2020, when only 227,218 homes had installed active solar heating.
U.S. Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For U.S. homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2,269 heating oil companies that serve U.S. is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 865 “full-service” oil companies that serve U.S.. Full service companies such as Hoffman Fuel Company Of Danbury or Westmore Fuel Co Inc offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious U.S. homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve U.S. include Aldin Associates LP and Alliance Energy LLC.
U.S. Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving U.S.: 2,269 companies
Average Number Of U.S. Homes Served Per Company: 2,413 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per U.S. Oil Company: 1,536,335 gallons per year
U.S. Heating Oil Trends
Last year, homeowners purchased a total of 3,486 million gallons of heating oil in America.
Short Term Trends
Overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in U.S., the average outside temperature was 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
U.S. Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.5° F |
U.S. Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 5,476,024 households in U.S. heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when U.S. temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
4% of U.S. Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| U.S. Households | U.S. Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 127.4M | 5.4M |
2,269 U.S. Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 3,486 million gallons of heating oil delivered to U.S. homeowners during the winter of 2024, the U.S. community relies on its 2,269 oil companies to keep warm.
Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of U.S., two of the closest terminals are CITGO in Vestal, NY and BUCKEYEES in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in U.S..
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Heating Oil Homeowners Have A Choice Of Providers...
As a homeowner using heating oil, you have the advantage of not being locked into a utility monopoly.
Having multiple options offers several benefits:
(1)Price Shopping: You can compare prices to find the best deal.
(2)Reliability: If one provider is unable to deliver, you can easily call another.
(3)Customer Service: Local heating oil companies are often owned and operated by members of your community. When you call, you speak directly to someone who can address your needs, rather than navigating a public utility’s automated voicemail system. These local businesses are committed to providing exceptional service and will go above and beyond to help you.
... But Price Shopping Is Time Consuming
Historically, price shopping for heating oil has been a time-consuming process, requiring you to call each provider every time you place an order
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Since its inception in the 1920s, the home heating oil industry has been characterized by small family-owned businesses, often passed down through generations, offering personalized service. However, like many industries, these small businesses have been slow to adopt new technologies. Most discount heating oil companies still rely on phone calls for quotes and orders.
For budget-conscious homeowners, price shopping for heating oil has traditionally been a time-consuming task. Enter Heat Fleet: In less time than it takes to dial a single heating oil company, you can place an order on Heat Fleet, confident you are getting an amazing deal.
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