Heating oil prices today by state
EIA's weekly survey covers No. 2 heating oil in 21 states, mostly in the Northeast and Midwest where oil heat is common. Prices this week and a year ago:[shopp][shopp_oil]
| State | This week | Year earlier (Nov 10, 2025) | Change | 2025-26 high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Maryland | $6.15 | $3.83 | +61% | $5.38 |
| 2. New York | $6.14 | $4.00 | +53% | $5.91 |
| 3. Delaware | $6.12 | $4.14 | +48% | $5.91 |
| 4. New Jersey | $6.05 | $3.99 | +52% | $5.87 |
| 5. Ohio | $6.01 | $3.76 | +60% | $4.81 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $5.96 | $3.76 | +59% | $5.77 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $5.96 | $3.84 | +55% | $5.81 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $5.93 | $3.55 | +67% | $5.41 |
| 9. Virginia | $5.88 | $3.65 | +61% | $5.28 |
| 10. Maine | $5.83 | $3.34 | +74% | $5.41 |
| 11. Kentucky | $5.82 | $3.16 | +84% | $4.87 |
| 12. Vermont | $5.81 | $3.63 | +60% | $5.56 |
| 13. Indiana | $5.79 | $3.62 | +60% | $4.77 |
| 14. Michigan | $5.78 | $3.36 | +72% | $4.56 |
| 15. North Carolina | $5.77 | $3.38 | +71% | $5.00 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $5.71 | $3.43 | +66% | $5.20 |
| 17. Connecticut | $5.67 | $3.68 | +54% | $5.60 |
| 18. Minnesota | $5.61 | $3.64 | +54% | $4.25 |
| 19. Iowa | $5.50 | $3.19 | +73% | $4.31 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $5.47 | $3.37 | +62% | $4.50 |
| 21. Nebraska | $5.30 | $2.98 | +78% | $3.97 |
Regional averages this week: New England $5.85, Central Atlantic $6.00, Midwest $5.75. Maine's weekly trend, delivery costs and heat pump comparison are on heating oil prices Maine; New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are on heating oil prices NY. EIA did not publish a District of Columbia price this week.
Heating oil price per gallon: this season vs last
The U.S. heating oil price per gallon started the 2026-27 survey at $6.05 and stood at $5.92 in the week of Nov 9, 2026. Last season's weekly average was $4.01, with a range of $3.53 to $5.57.[shopp_oil] A household that burns the same amount as last winter should budget for the difference shown below.
| Oil burned | At $5.92 | At $3.72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 gallons | $2,957.50 | $1,860.50 | $1,097.00 |
| 700 gallons | $4,140.50 | $2,604.70 | $1,535.80 |
| 900 gallons | $5,323.50 | $3,348.90 | $1,974.60 |
Heating oil vs heat pump, gas and propane
A gallon of heating oil holds 138,500 Btu.[btu] In an 85% efficient furnace or boiler, this week's U.S. price works out to $50.24 per million Btu of delivered heat. At U.S. averages, a heat pump at the federal minimum HSPF2 of 7.5 delivers the same heat for $24.05, natural gas for $16.61 and propane for $32.53.[eia861m][ngprice][shopp_lp]
| System | Fuel price | Efficiency | $ per MMBtu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil furnace | $5.92/gal | 85% AFUE | $50.24 |
| Propane furnace | $2.83/gal | 95% AFUE | $32.53 |
| Natural gas furnace | $1.58/therm | 95% AFUE | $16.61 |
| Heat pump | 18.04¢/kWh | HSPF2 7.5 | $24.05 |
Cold climates need heat pumps designed to keep working at lower outdoor temperatures before switching to resistance backup, so a cold-climate model's rating matters.[femp] The calculator above lets you set a higher HSPF2 for a cold-climate model and your own electricity rate. For the electricity side, see electricity rates by state and the heat pump cost page; for the other fuels, propane prices and natural gas prices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of heating oil per gallon?
$5.92 on average for U.S. homes in the week of Nov 9, 2026 (EIA weekly survey).
Why are heating oil prices higher this year?
The U.S. average is $2.19 a gallon above the same week last year. Residential oil prices follow wholesale diesel and crude oil markets plus dealer margins; EIA's survey reports the price, not the cause.
What are heating oil prices in MA, NY, PA and NJ today?
In the week of Nov 9, 2026: Massachusetts $5.96, New York $6.14, Pennsylvania $5.71 and New Jersey $6.05 per gallon (EIA).
Which state has the cheapest heating oil?
Nebraska at $5.30 a gallon this week among surveyed states.
Is a heat pump cheaper than oil heat?
At U.S. averages, yes: $24.05 vs $50.24 per million Btu. Run the calculator with your own prices to check.
Sources
- Heating Oil and Propane Update (weekly residential prices; collected October through March)
- Weekly No. 2 Heating Oil Residential Price by state (dollars per gallon)
- British thermal units (Btu): heat content of electricity (3,412 Btu/kWh), natural gas, heating oil (138,500 Btu/gal) and propane (91,452 Btu/gal)
- Monthly Electric Utility Sales and Revenue Data (Form EIA-861M), by state and sector, data through August 2026 (sales_revenue.xlsx)
- Natural Gas Prices: Price of Natural Gas Delivered to Residential Consumers, monthly by state (data through August 2026)
- Weekly Propane Residential Price by state (dollars per gallon)
- Purchasing Energy-Efficient Residential Air-Source Heat Pumps (cold-climate models; oversizing causes efficiency losses and discomfort)