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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 8 Cincinnati, OH Suppliers

Oil Prices in Cincinnati, OH

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Lykins Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Hudson Oil	Call for price	No	No
Arnolds Marathon	Call for price	No	No
Wardway Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Thomas & Galbraith Heating Cooling & Plumbing	Call for price	No	No
Wm E Fagaly & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Adams Heating & Cooling	Call for price	No	No
Ricks Heating & Cooling Inc	Call for price	No	No

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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 (3,138).

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 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,822 to 3,573, a 6.51% 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 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,565 to 5,435.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 216,169 to 214,651.

Electricity use for home heating in Cincinnati

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cincinnati. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 112,952 to 115,653, a 2.39% 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 111.73% increase from 2020, when only 162 homes had installed active solar heating.

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% 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 2023, 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 null in null and null in null. 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.