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Oil Prices in Portsmouth, NH

Updated Today at 05:01 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Hometown Oil	Call for price	No	No
Favorite Fuels	$3.40	Yes	Yes
Hartmann Oil	$3.20	Yes	Yes
Midway Oil & Propane	$3.29	Yes	Yes
JUST OIL LLC	$3.49	Yes	Yes
Buxton Oil	$3.30	Yes	Yes
Mackenzie Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Proulx Oil And Propane Service Llc	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Inc	Call for price	No	No
Nas Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
NiBROC Oil	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Energy	Call for price	No	No
RooterMan	Call for price	No	No
Atlantic Fuels	Call for price	No	No

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Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$3.20 per gallon/gal	Mar 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$3.20 per gallon/gal	Mar 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$3.20 per gallon/gal	Mar 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$3.20 per gallon/gal	Mar 24, 2025, 5:00 PM

Portsmouth Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.020
1 Month Trend	-$0.239
1 Year Trend	-$0.114

Portsmouth Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
03/24/2025	$3.335
03/23/2025	$3.335
03/22/2025	$3.335
03/21/2025	$3.335
03/20/2025	$3.335
03/19/2025	$3.355
03/18/2025	$3.355
03/17/2025	$3.355
03/16/2025	$3.415
03/15/2025	$3.415
03/14/2025	$3.470
03/13/2025	$3.470
03/12/2025	$3.496
03/11/2025	$3.496
03/10/2025	$3.499
03/03/2025	$3.574
03/02/2025	$3.574
03/01/2025	$3.574
02/28/2025	$3.574
02/27/2025	$3.574
02/26/2025	$3.574
02/25/2025	$3.574
02/24/2025	$3.574
02/23/2025	$3.574
02/22/2025	$3.574
02/21/2025	$3.574
02/20/2025	$3.574
02/19/2025	$3.574
02/18/2025	$3.574
02/17/2025	$3.574

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Portsmouth Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Portsmouth, used by 5,659 or 50.56% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Portsmouth homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,657 homes (23.74%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,788), propane (786), no fuel (246), and other fuels (68).

Portsmouth Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Portsmouth Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	5,659	50.6%
Heating Oil	2,657	23.7%
Electricity	1,788	16.0%
Propane	786	7.0%
No Fuel	246	2.2%
Other Fuels	68	0.6%
Wood	32	0.3%
Coal	16	0.1%

Natural gas (50.6%)

Heating oil (23.7%)

Electricity (16.0%)

Propane (7.0%)

No fuel (2.2%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

Wood (0.3%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Portsmouth

Heating oil has become less popular in Portsmouth. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,923 to 2,657, a 9.10% drop.

Portsmouth Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,376
2012	3,397
2013	3,331
2014	3,326
2015	3,051
2016	2,923
2017	2,875
2018	2,742
2019	2,660
2020	2,534
2021	2,595
2022	2,657

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Portsmouth

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 528 to 786.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,983 to 5,659.

Electricity use for home heating in Portsmouth

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Portsmouth. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 1,838 to 1,788, a 2.72% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Portsmouth

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.

Homeowners in Portsmouth have not yet adopted solar heating.

Portsmouth, NH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Portsmouth homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Portsmouth ranks 18^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Portsmouth ranks 247^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Portsmouth’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 Portsmouth, the average outside temperature was 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Portsmouth Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	33.1° F
2023 - 2024	35° F

Portsmouth Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Portsmouth homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Portsmouth 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Portsmouth. Full service companies such as NiBROC Oil or Hartmann Oil 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth include Atlantic Fuels and DF Richard Inc.

Portsmouth Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Portsmouth: 14 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Portsmouth: 18 miles

Average Number Of Portsmouth Homes Served Per Company: 189 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Portsmouth Oil Company: 168,450 gallons per year

Portsmouth, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,657 households in Portsmouth, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Portsmouth, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

23% of Portsmouth, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Portsmouth, NH Households	Portsmouth, NH Heating Oil Households
11,192	2,657

14 Portsmouth, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Portsmouth, NH homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Portsmouth, NH community relies on its 14 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 Portsmouth, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Portsmouth, NH.

Portsmouth Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Portsmouth, NH?

The best price of home heating oil in Portsmouth, NH today is $3.20 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Portsmouth, NH ranges from a low of $3.20 to a high of $3.49. The average heating oil price in New Hampshire state is $3.34.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Portsmouth, NH?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $334.00 in Portsmouth, NH. Prices range from $319.90 to $349.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Portsmouth, NH rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Portsmouth, NH has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.25 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Portsmouth, NH?

The average price of home heating oil in Portsmouth, NH is $3.34 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Portsmouth, NH?

Today in Portsmouth, NH, the price of home heating oil is $3.20 per gallon, which amounts to $319.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Portsmouth, NH?

The current price of heating oil in Portsmouth, NH ranges from $3.20 to $3.49 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.34 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Portsmouth, NH?

The current price of home heating oil in Portsmouth, NH ranges from $3.20 to $3.49 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.

Is heating oil going up or down in Portsmouth, NH?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Portsmouth, NH by $0.25 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $25.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Portsmouth, NH?

As of today, March 24th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.34 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.20 to $3.49 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Portsmouth, NH?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Portsmouth, NH ranges from $3.20 to $3.49 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Portsmouth, NH?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Portsmouth, NH. Over the past year, Portsmouth, NH heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.74 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.40 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.34, and $2.54 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.20. 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.