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Today's Long Island Oil Prices By City

Updated on December 19, 2024 at 04:32 PM

Bay Shore Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Huntington Station Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Valley Stream Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Brentwood Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Hempstead Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Massapequa Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Westbury Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Patchogue Heating Oil Prices

from $2.81 per gallon/gal

Elmont Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Lindenhurst Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Freeport Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Levittown Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Huntington Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

New Hyde Park Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Great Neck Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Hicksville Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

West Babylon Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Ronkonkoma Heating Oil Prices

from $2.81 per gallon/gal

East Meadow Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Long Beach Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Bellmore Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Central Islip Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Baldwin Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Smithtown Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Merrick Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Farmingdale Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

East Northport Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Port Washington Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Wantagh Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Coram Heating Oil Prices

from $2.81 per gallon/gal

Commack Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Plainview Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Shirley Heating Oil Prices

from $2.81 per gallon/gal

Floral Park Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Centereach Heating Oil Prices

from $2.81 per gallon/gal

Medford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.81 per gallon/gal

Long Island Cash Heating Oil Delivery Map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil Delivery Service Area for LI

Long Island Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.80 $2.80 Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 AM
150$2.63 $2.63 Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 AM
200$2.58 $2.58 Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 AM
250$2.58 $2.58 Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 AM

Long Island Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend+$0.037
1 Week Trend+$0.078
1 Month Trend+$0.155
1 Year Trend-$0.192

Long Island Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/20/2024$3.120
12/19/2024$3.120
12/18/2024$3.120
12/17/2024$3.120
12/16/2024$2.990
12/15/2024$3.080
12/14/2024$3.080
12/13/2024$3.080
12/12/2024$3.080
12/11/2024$3.080
12/10/2024$3.120
12/09/2024$3.090
12/08/2024$2.990
12/07/2024$2.990
12/06/2024$2.980
12/05/2024$3.010
12/04/2024$3.110
12/03/2024$3.110
12/02/2024$3.100
12/01/2024$3.100
11/30/2024$3.100
11/29/2024$3.100
11/28/2024$3.090
11/27/2024$3.090
11/26/2024$3.090
11/25/2024$3.090
11/24/2024$3.090
11/23/2024$3.090
11/22/2024$3.090
11/21/2024$3.090

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Long Island Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Long Island, used by 494,539 or 50.55% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Long Island homeowners is heating oil, used by 372,316 homes (38.06%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (72,512), propane (32,054), no fuel (10,576), and other fuels (14,145).

Long Island Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelLong Island Households % of Households
Natural Gas494,53950.6%
Heating Oil372,31638.1%
Electricity72,5127.4%
Propane32,0543.3%
No Fuel10,5761.1%
Other Fuels6,7750.7%
Wood4,7730.5%
Solar1,9280.2%
Coal6690.1%

Natural gas (50.6%)

Heating oil (38.1%)

Electricity (7.4%)

Propane (3.3%)

No fuel (1.1%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

Wood (0.5%)

Solar (0.2%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Long Island

Heating oil has become less popular in Long Island. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 400,279 to 372,316, a 6.99% drop.

Long Island Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011487,699
2012476,326
2013462,390
2014449,135
2015436,117
2016421,206
2017412,668
2018400,279
2019390,813
2020382,562
2021376,550
2022372,316

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Long Island

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 18,938 to 32,054.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 447,424 to 494,539.

Electricity use for home heating in Long Island

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Long Island. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 59,584 to 72,512, a 21.70% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Long Island

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, 1,928 homes in Long Island are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 92.03% increase from 2018, when only 1,004 homes had installed active solar heating.

Long Island Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Long Island homeowners purchased a total of 246 million gallons of heating oil.

Short Term Trends

Long Island’s 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 Long Island, the average outside temperature was 5.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Long Island Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202546° F
2023 - 202441° F

Long Island Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Long Island homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 249 heating oil companies that serve Long Island 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 97 “full-service” oil companies that serve Long Island. Full service companies such as Lewisy Fuel Oil Inc or Beato Fuel And Appliance Corporation 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 Long Island 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 Long Island include Best Price Fuel Oil Inc and Rosales Oil Company Inc.

Long Island Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Long Island: 249 companies

Average Number Of Long Island Homes Served Per Company: 1,495 homes

Long Island Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 5,068,061 households in Long Island heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Long Island temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

44% of Long Island Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Long Island HouseholdsLong Island Heating Oil Households
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249 Long Island Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 665 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Long Island homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Long Island community relies on its 249 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 Long Island, two of the closest terminals are Etmt in Kingston, PA and Citgo in Vestal, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Long Island.

Long Island Heating Oil Prices FAQs

How high will oil go in Long Island?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Long Island. Over the past year, Long Island heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.69 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.25, and $2.08 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.86. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Long Island?

The best price of home heating oil in Long Island today is $2.86 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Long Island ranges from a low of $2.86 to a high of $5.25. The average heating oil price in Long Island state is $3.25.

How much is oil per gallon in Long Island?

As of today, December 19th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.25 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.86 to $5.25 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Long Island?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Long Island ranges from $2.86 to $5.25 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How much is home heating oil right now in Long Island?

The current price of home heating oil in Long Island ranges from $2.86 to $5.25 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

What is the current price of heating oil in Long Island?

The current price of heating oil in Long Island ranges from $2.86 to $5.25 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.25 per gallon.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Long Island?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $325.00 in Long Island. Prices range from $286.00 to $525.00, depending on the oil company.

Is heating oil going up or down in Long Island?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Long Island by $0.30 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $30.00 for a 100-gallon order.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Long Island?

Today in Long Island, the price of home heating oil is $2.86 per gallon, which amounts to $286.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is the price of heating oil in Long Island rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Long Island has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.30 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Long Island?

The average price of home heating oil in Long Island is $3.25 per gallon.

Is heating oil taxable in Long Island?

Sales tax rates on home heating oil (fuel oil) in New York state vary from county to county and, in certain cases, city to city. For the majority of counties, sales of oil used for home heating is tax exempt; but, 26 counties and cities do apply sales tax to heating oil. These tax rates range from 2% to 4.75%. The sales tax rates for heating oil purchased for commercial use (except if purchased by a sales tax exempt organization or business) is between 7% and 8.875%, depending on the county or city where the fuel is delivered to.