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Long Island Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Long Island homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 248 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: 248 companies
Average Number Of Long Island Homes Served Per Company: 1,501 homes
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 1.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Long Island Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 39.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 41° F |
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Cheapest Long Island Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.84 per gallon/gal | Jul 24, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.79 per gallon/gal | Jul 24, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.74 per gallon/gal | Jul 24, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.74 per gallon/gal | Jul 24, 2025, 9:00 AM |
Long Island Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | -$0.026 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.014 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.085 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.342 |
Long Island Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | $3.120 |
| 07/23/2025 | $3.120 |
| 07/22/2025 | $3.140 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.150 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.100 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.100 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.100 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/13/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/12/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/11/2025 | $3.200 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.190 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.190 |
| 07/08/2025 | $3.170 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.170 |
| 07/06/2025 | $3.170 |
| 07/05/2025 | $3.170 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.170 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.170 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.160 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.150 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.170 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.180 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.180 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.180 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.190 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.190 |
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Today's Long Island Oil Prices By City
Updated on July 23, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Bay Shore Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Huntington Station Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Valley Stream Heating Oil Prices from $3.03 per gallon/gal |
| Brentwood Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Hempstead Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Massapequa Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Westbury Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Patchogue Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Elmont Heating Oil Prices from $3.03 per gallon/gal |
| Lindenhurst Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Freeport Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Levittown Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Huntington Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| New Hyde Park Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Great Neck Heating Oil Prices from $3.03 per gallon/gal |
| Hicksville Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| West Babylon Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Ronkonkoma Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| East Meadow Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Long Beach Heating Oil Prices from $3.03 per gallon/gal |
| Bellmore Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Central Islip Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Baldwin Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Smithtown Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Merrick Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Farmingdale Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| East Northport Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Port Washington Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Wantagh Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Coram Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Commack Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Plainview Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Shirley Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Floral Park Heating Oil Prices from $3.03 per gallon/gal |
| Centereach Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
| Medford Heating Oil Prices from $2.84 per gallon/gal |
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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 (6,775).
Long Island Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Long Island Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 494,539 | 50.6% |
| Heating Oil | 372,316 | 38.1% |
| Electricity | 72,512 | 7.4% |
| Propane | 32,054 | 3.3% |
| No Fuel | 10,576 | 1.1% |
| Other Fuels | 6,775 | 0.7% |
| Wood | 4,773 | 0.5% |
| Solar | 1,928 | 0.2% |
| Coal | 669 | 0.1% |
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 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 390,813 to 372,316, a 4.73% drop.
Long Island Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 487,699 |
| 2012 | 476,326 |
| 2013 | 462,390 |
| 2014 | 449,135 |
| 2015 | 436,117 |
| 2016 | 421,206 |
| 2017 | 412,668 |
| 2018 | 400,279 |
| 2019 | 390,813 |
| 2020 | 382,562 |
| 2021 | 376,550 |
| 2022 | 372,316 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Long Island
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 19,901 to 32,054.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 457,572 to 494,539.
Electricity use for home heating in Long Island
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Long Island. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 60,436 to 72,512, a 19.98% 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 59.08% increase from 2019, when only 1,212 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Long Island Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 372,316 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.
38% of Long Island Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Long Island Households | Long Island Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 978,335 | 372,316 |
248 Long Island Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 665 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Long Island homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Long Island community relies on its 248 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 Citgo in Albany, NY and Buckeye in Brewerton, 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 $1.56 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.38, and $1.97 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.98. 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 $2.98 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Long Island ranges from a low of $2.98 to a high of $4.87. The average heating oil price in Long Island state is $3.38.
How much is oil per gallon in Long Island?
As of today, July 23rd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.38 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.98 to $4.87 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 $2.98 to $4.87 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 $2.98 to $4.87 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 $2.98 to $4.87 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.38 per gallon.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Long Island?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $338.00 in Long Island. Prices range from $298.00 to $487.00, 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 $0.41 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $41.00 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 $2.98 per gallon, which amounts to $298.00 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 $0.41 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 $3.38 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.
