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Updated on March 11, 2025 at 05:01 PM
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Mississippi Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/06/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/23/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/22/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/21/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.499 |
| 12/18/2024 | $3.499 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.499 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.499 |
| 12/13/2024 | $3.499 |
| 12/12/2024 | $3.499 |
| 12/11/2024 | $3.499 |
| 12/10/2024 | $3.499 |
| 12/09/2024 | $3.499 |
| 12/06/2024 | $3.499 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Mississippi Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Mississippi, used by 69,867 or 37.90% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mississippi homeowners is natural gas, used by 47,288 homes (25.65%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (31,127), wood (19,448), electricity (15,940), and other fuels (3,462).
Mississippi Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Mississippi Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 69,867 | 37.9% |
| Natural Gas | 47,288 | 25.7% |
| Propane | 31,127 | 16.9% |
| Wood | 19,448 | 10.6% |
| Electricity | 15,940 | 8.7% |
| Other Fuels | 3,462 | 1.9% |
| Solar | 693 | 0.4% |
| No Fuel | 437 | 0.2% |
| Coal | 222 | 0.1% |
Heating oil (37.9%)
Natural gas (25.7%)
Propane (16.9%)
Wood (10.6%)
Electricity (8.7%)
Other fuels (1.9%)
Solar (0.4%)
No fuel (0.2%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mississippi
Heating oil has become less popular in Mississippi. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 81,328 to 69,867, a 14.09% drop.
Mississippi Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 84,242 |
| 2012 | 81,328 |
| 2013 | 78,030 |
| 2014 | 76,986 |
| 2015 | 75,105 |
| 2016 | 72,705 |
| 2017 | 72,394 |
| 2018 | 72,091 |
| 2019 | 70,629 |
| 2020 | 72,577 |
| 2021 | 70,963 |
| 2022 | 69,867 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mississippi
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 23,327 to 31,127.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 38,116 to 47,288.
Electricity use for home heating in Mississippi
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mississippi. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 9,466 to 15,940, a 68.39% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Mississippi
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, 693 homes in Mississippi are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 586.14% increase from 2012, when only 101 homes had installed active solar heating.
Mississippi Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Mississippi homeowners purchased a total of 59 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Mississippi’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 Mississippi, the average outside temperature was 3.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Mississippi Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 31.1° F |
Mississippi Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Mississippi homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 39 heating oil companies that serve Mississippi 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Mississippi. Full service companies such as Packard Fuels or undefined 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi include BART Energy Llc and Jam Fuel Llc.
Mississippi Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Mississippi: 39 companies
Average Number Of Mississippi Homes Served Per Company: 2,782 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Mississippi Oil Company: 2,361,767 gallons per year
Mississippi Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 96,989 households in Mississippi heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mississippi temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
40% of Mississippi Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Mississippi Households | Mississippi Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 239,785 | 96,989 |
39 Mississippi Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 92 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Mississippi homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Mississippi community relies on its 39 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 Mississippi, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in So. Portland, ME and Buckeye in South Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Mississippi.
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