Heat Fleet lists hundreds of local oil company deals, so you can get the best heating oil delivery prices in Cincinnati
OH
Cheapest heating oil price in Cincinnati
Customers Love Heat Fleet
110,185 searches in the last year on Heat Fleet
Save 21% or moreHeat Fleet's U.S. oil price is 68¢ less than the average
Order With Confidence5.0 rating on Google 
Buy Big + Save MoreVolume discounts on fuel oil kick in at 150 gallons 
Pay Later by 
Pay for your heating oil order in 4 interest-free installments Benefits
Oil Companies
Oil Prices
Heating Oil
Oil Delivery
Benefits
Heating oil payment options that fit every Cincinnati family's budget
With three ways to pay, Heat Fleet makes paying for heating oil in Cincinnati both easier and more convenient.
Card
PCI Level 1 Security
E-Wallet
4 Interest-Free Payments | No Late Fees
100 gallons Heating Oil
$60.75
Today
$60.75
May 23
$60.75
Jun 6
$60.75
Jul 20
Heat Fleet is a proud member of Cincinnati's energy industry trade associations.
Enter your ZIP - that’s it!
Oil Companies
Oil Prices in Cincinnati, OH
Updated on October 12, 2025 at 09:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardway Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Adams Heating and Cooling | Call for price | No | No |
| Arnolds Marathon | Call for price | No | No |
| Hudson Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Thomas and Galbraith Heating Cooling and Plumbing | Call for price | No | No |
| Ricks Heating and Cooling | Call for price | No | No |
| William E Fagaly and Son | Call for price | No | No |
| Lykins Energy Solutions | Call for price | No | No |
Cincinnati Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Cincinnati homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Cincinnati 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Cincinnati. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati include Arnolds Marathon and Wardway Fuels.
Cincinnati Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Cincinnati: 8 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Cincinnati: 18 miles
Average Number Of Cincinnati Homes Served Per Company: 446 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Cincinnati Oil Company: 282,862 gallons per year
Oil Prices
Cincinnati Heating Oil Price Trends
Invalid Date
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
Heating Oil
20 Seconds Can Save Cincinnati ,OH Families $1,000+ On Oil Bills Every Year
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Cincinnati Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Cincinnati, used by 214,651 or 62.37% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cincinnati homeowners is electricity, used by 115,653 homes (33.61%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (5,435), no fuel (3,643), heating oil (3,573), and other fuels (2,073).
Cincinnati Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Cincinnati Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 214,651 | 62.4% |
| Electricity | 115,653 | 33.6% |
| Propane | 5,435 | 1.6% |
| No Fuel | 3,643 | 1.1% |
| Heating Oil | 3,573 | 1.0% |
| Other Fuels | 2,073 | 0.6% |
| Wood | 712 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 343 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 10 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (62.4%)
Electricity (33.6%)
Propane (1.6%)
No fuel (1.1%)
Heating oil (1.0%)
Other fuels (0.6%)
Wood (0.2%)
Solar (0.1%)
Coal (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cincinnati
Heating oil has become less popular in Cincinnati. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,360 to 3,573, a 18.05% drop.
Cincinnati Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5,656 |
| 2012 | 5,108 |
| 2013 | 4,932 |
| 2014 | 4,622 |
| 2015 | 4,360 |
| 2016 | 4,334 |
| 2017 | 4,333 |
| 2018 | 4,343 |
| 2019 | 4,292 |
| 2020 | 3,822 |
| 2021 | 3,571 |
| 2022 | 3,573 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cincinnati
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,887 to 5,435.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 218,305 to 214,651.
Electricity use for home heating in Cincinnati
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cincinnati. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 98,418 to 115,653, a 17.51% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Cincinnati
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, 343 homes in Cincinnati are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 264.89% increase from 2015, when only 94 homes had installed active solar heating.
Why Cincinnati Homeowners Choose Heat Fleet?
Quality Oil
On-Time Delivery
No Contracts
Secure Ordering
Pay Later
4 interest free payments with
Oil Delivery
Cincinnati, OH Heating Oil Delivery Map
Grab the best oil prices for your family by searching by ZIP code on Heat Fleet.
Cincinnati, OH Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 3,573 households in Cincinnati, OH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cincinnati, OH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
1.04% of Cincinnati, OH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Cincinnati, OH Households | Cincinnati, OH Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 344,134 | 3,573 |
8 Cincinnati, OH Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Cincinnati, OH homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Cincinnati, OH community relies on its 8 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 Cincinnati, OH, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Greensboro, and United in Warren, . Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Cincinnati, OH.
Cincinnati Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?
Your price will lock, when you place order.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.
How much oil should I order?
95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.
What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?
Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.
