Hillsborough County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | $3.292 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.292 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.298 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.300 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.312 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.323 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.323 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.323 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.323 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.320 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.307 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.236 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.235 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.220 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.220 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.220 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.212 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.211 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.187 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.187 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.184 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.184 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.184 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.114 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.145 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.159 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.126 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.126 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.126 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.095 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Hillsborough Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most popular choice in Hillsborough, used by 2,312,728 or 38% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Hillsborough households is Natural Gas, used by 1,550,067 homes (25%). The rest of the homes are heated with Electricity (15%), Propane (13%), Wood (7%), and Other (2%).
Hillsborough County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1550067 | 808028 | 896797 | 2312728 | 418738 | 5050 | 108786 |
| 2024 | 1483265 | 1001686 | 812214 | 2478473 | 408892 | 8572 | 113229 |
| 2023 | 1417625 | 1180268 | 732640 | 2650153 | 398567 | 11814 | 117124 |
| 2022 | 1393460 | 1195158 | 695398 | 2716952 | 392819 | 11794 | 116265 |
| 2021 | 1374579 | 1149379 | 667243 | 2734384 | 402020 | 10016 | 113631 |
| 2020 | 1346662 | 1112667 | 647906 | 2768778 | 417021 | 9026 | 114159 |
| 2019 | 1326195 | 1062864 | 618257 | 2796995 | 440507 | 7639 | 116137 |
| 2018 | 1307552 | 1011766 | 586853 | 2797420 | 474882 | 6286 | 117421 |
| 2017 | 1283781 | 984156 | 567398 | 2807353 | 502959 | 6126 | 119988 |
| 2016 | 1259300 | 948420 | 544254 | 2827696 | 521525 | 6172 | 118677 |
| 2015 | 1239198 | 910589 | 523229 | 2870092 | 525922 | 5445 | 112457 |
| 2014 | 1228834 | 893177 | 512049 | 2919099 | 519698 | 4334 | 100978 |
| 2013 | 1225770 | 875862 | 499731 | 2981050 | 496902 | 3672 | 89339 |
| 2012 | 1223242 | 847874 | 483527 | 3059833 | 461979 | 3281 | 79431 |
| 2011 | 1222113 | 825672 | 477374 | 3124881 | 423459 | 2438 | 69118 |
| 2010 | 1221896 | 810057 | 475745 | 3185093 | 378777 | 1762 | 61536 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Hillsborough
Number two heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Hillsborough. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of households using heating oil dipped from 2,734,384 to 2,312,728, a 15% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Hillsborough County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 189346 |
| 2025-11-10 | 189362 |
| 2025-11-09 | 189382 |
| 2025-11-08 | 189397 |
| 2025-11-07 | 189420 |
| 2025-11-06 | 189437 |
| 2025-11-05 | 189454 |
| 2025-11-04 | 189473 |
| 2025-11-03 | 189493 |
| 2025-11-02 | 189513 |
| 2025-11-01 | 189531 |
| 2025-10-31 | 189530 |
| 2025-10-30 | 189546 |
| 2025-10-29 | 189562 |
| 2025-10-28 | 189582 |
| 2025-10-27 | 189601 |
| 2025-10-26 | 189627 |
| 2025-10-25 | 189645 |
| 2025-10-24 | 189666 |
| 2025-10-23 | 189680 |
| 2025-10-22 | 189707 |
| 2025-10-21 | 189727 |
| 2025-10-20 | 189747 |
| 2025-10-19 | 189760 |
| 2025-10-18 | 189785 |
| 2025-10-17 | 189803 |
| 2025-10-16 | 189824 |
| 2025-10-15 | 189847 |
| 2025-10-14 | 189876 |
| 2025-10-13 | 189898 |
| 2025-10-12 | 189915 |
| 2025-10-11 | 189939 |
| 2025-10-10 | 189953 |
| 2025-10-09 | 189976 |
| 2025-10-08 | 189993 |
| 2025-10-07 | 190019 |
| 2025-10-06 | 190034 |
| 2025-10-05 | 190057 |
| 2025-10-04 | 190073 |
| 2025-10-03 | 190096 |
| 2025-10-02 | 190118 |
| 2025-10-01 | 190139 |
| 2025-09-30 | 190154 |
| 2025-09-29 | 190170 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Hillsborough
Between 2021 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel declined from 1,149,379 to 808,028, a 30% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 1,374,579 to 1,550,067, a 13% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Hillsborough
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Hillsborough. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 667,243 to 896,797, a 34% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Hillsborough
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, 5,050 homes in Hillsborough are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 50% drop from 2021, when 10,016 homes used active solar heating.
Hillsborough County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Hillsborough County homeowners purchased a total of 43 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Hillsborough’s overall oil usage changes yearly based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn additional oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Hillsborough was 24°F, which was 0.5°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Hillsborough County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 27.5° F |
Hillsborough County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Hillsborough residences heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 51 heating oil companies that serve Hillsborough makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 56 “full-service” oil companies that serve Hillsborough. Full service companies such as Absco Heating or NRG Fuel LLC offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic number two 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 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 homeowners who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Hillsborough cash heating oil companies serving Hillsborough include Lemay Oil Services and McLaughlin Oil.
Hillsborough Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Hillsborough: 51 companies . Average Number of Hillsborough Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 48277
Hillsborough Heating Oil Delivery Overview
2,007,461 residences in Hillsborough heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hillsborough temperatures drop as low as 24° F each winter. 37% of Hillsborough houses rely on oil delivery each winter.
26.92% of Hillsborough County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Hillsborough County Households | Hillsborough County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1.7M | 478,328 |
426 Hillsborough Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 199,461,864.95 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Hillsborough households during this past winter, the Hillsborough community depends on its 426 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Hillsborough, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to homes and businesses throughout Hillsborough and the surrounding area.
