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Long Island Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Long Island homeowners heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 251 heating oil companies that serve Long Island makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 98 “full-service” oil companies that serve Long Island. Full service companies such as Lewisy Fuel Oil Inc or Beato Fuel And Appliance Corporation offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Examples of 2 Long Island cash heating oil companies serving Long Island include Best Price Fuel Oil Inc and Rosales Oil Company Inc.
Long Island Number Two Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Heating oil Companies Serving Long Island: 251 companies .
Average Number of Long Island Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 372140
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 usage fluctuates from year to year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more fuel oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Long Island was 26.9°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Long Island Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 26.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 27.9° F |
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Cheapest Long Island Oil Price Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.96 per gallon/gal | Dec 12, 2025, 1:15 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.93 per gallon/gal | Dec 12, 2025, 1:15 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.88 per gallon/gal | Dec 12, 2025, 1:15 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.88 per gallon/gal | Dec 12, 2025, 1:15 PM |
Long Island Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on December 11, 2025 at 07:00 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.060 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.270 |
Long Island Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 11, 2025 at 07:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | $2.919 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.919 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.859 |
| 12/08/2025 | $2.859 |
| 12/07/2025 | $2.859 |
| 12/06/2025 | $2.859 |
| 12/05/2025 | $2.859 |
| 12/04/2025 | $2.859 |
| 12/03/2025 | $2.859 |
| 12/02/2025 | $2.859 |
| 12/01/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/30/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/29/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/28/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/27/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/26/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/25/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/24/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/23/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/22/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/21/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/20/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/19/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/18/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/17/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/16/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/15/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/14/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/13/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/12/2025 | $2.859 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Long Island Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Long Island, used by 4,528,923 or 62% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Long Island households is Electricity, used by 1,262,760 homes (17%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Long Island Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4528923 | 321104 | 1262760 | 1012545 | 127447 | 4166 | 80533 |
| 2024 | 4547399 | 344698 | 1192136 | 1138153 | 116368 | 6665 | 87872 |
| 2023 | 4550255 | 365556 | 1124180 | 1262155 | 105493 | 8964 | 94377 |
| 2022 | 4530382 | 361673 | 1067035 | 1332771 | 104857 | 9057 | 95088 |
| 2021 | 4505182 | 342939 | 1000089 | 1386086 | 110398 | 7964 | 91393 |
| 2020 | 4443682 | 324875 | 946291 | 1429619 | 116011 | 7444 | 87397 |
| 2019 | 4371921 | 305237 | 894255 | 1488397 | 122903 | 6666 | 83572 |
| 2018 | 4314192 | 289142 | 852729 | 1560065 | 130520 | 5473 | 81329 |
| 2017 | 4254958 | 278711 | 829418 | 1631157 | 136967 | 4558 | 81321 |
| 2016 | 4191777 | 267676 | 810324 | 1699569 | 142383 | 3756 | 79078 |
| 2015 | 4139937 | 256226 | 784246 | 1778870 | 145974 | 2949 | 75421 |
| 2014 | 4095488 | 247257 | 756028 | 1865461 | 147826 | 2457 | 71886 |
| 2013 | 4043368 | 239728 | 727141 | 1948422 | 147617 | 2186 | 68301 |
| 2012 | 3993927 | 231889 | 695702 | 2038032 | 144386 | 1935 | 64167 |
| 2011 | 3938771 | 226287 | 667677 | 2130588 | 137993 | 1717 | 61866 |
| 2010 | 3874996 | 223294 | 638943 | 2223078 | 130646 | 1832 | 62431 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Long Island
Heating oil has become less popular in Long Island. In the 3 years since 2022, the number of households using oil fell from 1,332,771 to 1,012,545, a 24% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Long Island
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | 973606 |
| 2025-12-11 | 973778 |
| 2025-12-10 | 973947 |
| 2025-12-06 | 974658 |
| 2025-12-05 | 974836 |
| 2025-12-04 | 975015 |
| 2025-12-03 | 975178 |
| 2025-12-02 | 975362 |
| 2025-12-01 | 975539 |
| 2025-11-30 | 975693 |
| 2025-11-29 | 975858 |
| 2025-11-28 | 976041 |
| 2025-11-27 | 976241 |
| 2025-11-26 | 976425 |
| 2025-11-25 | 976610 |
| 2025-11-24 | 976792 |
| 2025-11-21 | 977363 |
| 2025-11-20 | 1955082 |
| 2025-11-19 | 977729 |
| 2025-11-18 | 977909 |
| 2025-11-17 | 978091 |
| 2025-11-16 | 978269 |
| 2025-11-15 | 978510 |
| 2025-11-14 | 978742 |
| 2025-11-13 | 1957838 |
| 2025-11-12 | 1958204 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Long Island
Between 2022 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 361,673 to 321,104, a 11% change. Comparing 2022 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel stayed the same from 4,530,382 to 4,528,923, a 0% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Long Island
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Long Island. Since 2022, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 1,067,035 to 1,262,760, a 18% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Long Island
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 4,166 homes in Long Island are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 54% drop from 2022, when 9,057 homes incorporated active solar heating.
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Long Island Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 residences in Long Island heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Long Island temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Long Island families depend on fuel oil delivery each winter.
13% of Long Island Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Long Island Households | Long Island Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 7.3M | 1.0M |
251 Long Island Heating Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Long Island homes during this past winter, the Long Island community depends on its 251 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Long Island, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Long Island and the surrounding region.
Long Island Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the price of home heating oil today in Long Island?
Today in Long Island, the price of home heating oil is $2.93 per gallon, which amounts to $292.90 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
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 150-gallon order. This is $2.02 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.92, and $2.02 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.93. 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.
Is the price of heating oil in Long Island rising or falling?
Heating oil prices have had no change in Long Island over the past 7 days.
How much is home heating oil right now in Long Island?
The current price of home heating oil in Long Island ranges from $2.93 to $3.50 per gallon for a 150-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 $2.93 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.92 per gallon.
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 $2.93 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Long Island ranges from a low of $2.93 to a high of $3.50. The average heating oil price in Long Island state is $2.92.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Long Island?
The average price of home heating oil in Long Island is $2.92 per gallon.
Is heating oil going up or down in Long Island?
Heating oil prices have had no change in Long Island over the past 7 days.
How much is oil for heat in Long Island?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Long Island ranges from $2.93 to $3.50 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How much is oil per gallon in Long Island?
As of today, December 12th, 2025, the price of oil is $2.93 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.93 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Long Island?
150 gallons of heating oil costs $292.00 in Long Island.
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.
