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Long Island Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Long Island families heating with oil, choosing which of the 252 heating oil companies that serve Long Island makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick 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 customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family 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 families who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Long Island cash heating oil companies serving Long Island include Best Price Fuel Oil Inc and Rosales Oil Company Inc.
Long Island Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Long Island: 252 companies .
Average Number of Long Island Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 1477
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 number two heating oil consumption changes each year correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ furnaces need to burn more and more fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Long Island was 28.1°F, which was 5.4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Long Island Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.5° F |
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Cheapest Long Island Oil Price Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.92 per gallon/gal | Jan 2, 2026, 9:15 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.87 per gallon/gal | Jan 2, 2026, 9:15 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.82 per gallon/gal | Jan 2, 2026, 9:15 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.82 per gallon/gal | Jan 2, 2026, 9:15 AM |
Cheapest Long Island Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on January 1, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.110 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.030 |
Cheapest Long Island Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 1, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/30/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/29/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/28/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/27/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/26/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/25/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/24/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/23/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/22/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/21/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/20/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/19/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/18/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/17/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/13/2025 | $2.919 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.919 |
| 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 |
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Long Island Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on December 29, 2025
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.010 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.110 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$0.010 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.030 |
Long Island Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 29, 2025
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | $3.890 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.900 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.940 |
| 12/08/2025 | $4.000 |
| 12/01/2025 | $4.000 |
| 11/24/2025 | $4.060 |
| 11/17/2025 | $4.064 |
| 11/10/2025 | $4.010 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.940 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.940 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.820 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.800 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.840 |
| 09/29/2025 | $3.880 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.840 |
| 09/15/2025 | $3.815 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.796 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.793 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.833 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.721 |
| 08/11/2025 | $3.782 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.788 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.914 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.940 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.980 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.930 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.930 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.960 |
| 06/16/2025 | $4.089 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.808 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.680 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.798 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.834 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.806 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.690 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.853 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.810 |
| 04/14/2025 | $3.762 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.810 |
| 03/31/2025 | $3.890 |
| 03/24/2025 | $3.870 |
| 03/17/2025 | $4.127 |
| 03/10/2025 | $4.038 |
| 03/06/2025 | $4.000 |
| 02/28/2025 | $4.060 |
| 02/22/2025 | $4.110 |
| 02/13/2025 | $4.050 |
| 02/07/2025 | $4.100 |
| 01/30/2025 | $4.150 |
| 01/24/2025 | $4.190 |
| 01/16/2025 | $4.070 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.910 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.860 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Long Island Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Long Island, used by 507,040 or 52% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Long Island homeowners is Heating Oil, used by 337,306 homes (34%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (8%), Propane (3%), Other (1%), and Wood (0.3%).
Long Island Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 507,040 | 33,673 | 82,741 | 337,306 | 3,392 | 2,845 | 5,987 |
| 2024 | 503,443 | 31,871 | 78,597 | 347,395 | 3,086 | 2,478 | 5,477 |
| 2023 | 494,585 | 30,039 | 74,409 | 356,180 | 2,752 | 2,078 | 4,931 |
| 2022 | 487,605 | 28,291 | 70,550 | 366,586 | 3,058 | 1,892 | 5,029 |
| 2021 | 478,169 | 25,626 | 67,212 | 376,410 | 3,502 | 1,669 | 4,580 |
| 2020 | 465,232 | 22,557 | 64,669 | 382,451 | 3,378 | 1,701 | 4,328 |
| 2019 | 456,951 | 19,901 | 59,945 | 390,687 | 3,659 | 1,212 | 3,457 |
| 2018 | 446,830 | 18,938 | 59,148 | 400,185 | 3,925 | 1,004 | 3,283 |
| 2017 | 436,844 | 17,694 | 57,689 | 412,553 | 4,463 | 802 | 2,975 |
| 2016 | 426,117 | 16,471 | 57,679 | 421,077 | 4,776 | 556 | 2,913 |
| 2015 | 417,464 | 15,362 | 57,648 | 435,929 | 4,757 | 281 | 2,855 |
| 2014 | 409,384 | 14,730 | 58,126 | 448,879 | 4,794 | 165 | 2,539 |
| 2013 | 399,525 | 13,150 | 57,473 | 462,067 | 4,704 | 97 | 2,402 |
| 2012 | 389,562 | 12,400 | 55,667 | 475,976 | 3,902 | 148 | 2,068 |
| 2011 | 381,905 | 11,813 | 54,089 | 487,323 | 3,566 | 99 | 1,743 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Long Island
Heating oil has become less frequently used in Long Island. In the 12 years since 2013, the number of families using heating oil dipped from 462,067 to 337,306, a 27% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Long Island
Between 2013 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 13,150 to 33,673, a 156% change. Comparing 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 399,525 to 507,040, a 27% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Long Island
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Long Island. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 57,473 to 82,741, a 44% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Long Island
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. 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. Now, 2,845 homes in Long Island are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 2833% gain from 2013, when 97 homes used active solar heating.
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Long Island Heating Oil Delivery Overview
337,306 families in Long Island heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Long Island temperatures drop as low as 22.4° F each winter. 34% of Long Island households are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
38% of Long Island Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Long Island Households | Long Island Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 978,335 | 372,316 |
252 Long Island Fuel Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of oil delivered to Long Island residences last winter, the Long Island community looks to its 252 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery has two parts to it: 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 oil to homes and businesses throughout Long Island and the surrounding area.
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 $2.87 per gallon, which amounts to $430.35 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 $2.07 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.87, and $2.07 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.87. 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 remained unchanged 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 $2.87 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 $2.87 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.87 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 $2.87 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Long Island ranges from a low of $2.87 to a high of $3.50. The average heating oil price in Long Island state is $2.87.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Long Island?
The average price of home heating oil in Long Island is $2.87 per gallon.
Is heating oil going up or down in Long Island?
Heating oil prices have remained stable 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 $2.87 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, January 2nd, 2026, the price of oil is $2.87 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.87 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 $430.50 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.
