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Oil Prices in Columbus, OH
Updated Today at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Cliff Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Buckeye Heating Cooling & Plumbing | Call for price | No | No |
| Suburban Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| McWherter Fuel Depot | Call for price | No | No |
Columbus, OH Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Columbus homeowners purchased a total of 309,067 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 101 towns in Ohio, Columbus ranks 36th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Columbus ranks 2157th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Columbus’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 Columbus, the average outside temperature was 2.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Columbus Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 38.6° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Columbus Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Columbus, used by 259,573 or 69.05% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Columbus homeowners is electricity, used by 108,300 homes (28.81%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (6,092), no fuel (1,367), other fuels (1,104), and other fuels (1,104).
Columbus Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Columbus Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 259,573 | 69.1% |
| Electricity | 108,300 | 28.8% |
| Propane | 6,092 | 1.6% |
| No Fuel | 1,367 | 0.4% |
| Other Fuels | 1,104 | 0.3% |
| Heating Oil | 488 | 0.1% |
| Wood | 264 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 63 | 0.0% |
| Solar | 51 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (69.1%)
Electricity (28.8%)
Propane (1.6%)
No fuel (0.4%)
Other fuels (0.3%)
Heating oil (0.1%)
Wood (0.1%)
Coal (0.0%)
Solar (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Columbus
Heating oil has become less popular in Columbus. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 644 to 488, a 24.22% drop.
Columbus Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 849 |
| 2012 | 755 |
| 2013 | 659 |
| 2014 | 592 |
| 2015 | 590 |
| 2016 | 644 |
| 2017 | 710 |
| 2018 | 608 |
| 2019 | 548 |
| 2020 | 532 |
| 2021 | 488 |
| 2022 | 488 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Columbus
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,269 to 6,092.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 243,912 to 259,573.
Electricity use for home heating in Columbus
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Columbus. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 81,173 to 108,300, a 33.42% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Columbus
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, 51 homes in Columbus are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 18.60% increase from 2016, when only 43 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Columbus, OH Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 488 households in Columbus, OH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Columbus, OH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
0% of Columbus, OH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Columbus, OH Households | Columbus, OH Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 375,935 | 488 |
4 Columbus, OH Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 309,067 gallons of heating oil delivered to Columbus, OH homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Columbus, OH community relies on its 4 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 Columbus, OH, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Linden, NJ and Citgo in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Columbus, OH.
Columbus 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.
