Question 1

How often are heating oil prices updated?

Accepted Answer

FuelFinder updates heating oil price data weekly based on the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) residential heating oil price report, which is typically released during the heating season (October through March).

Question 2

Where does FuelFinder's heating oil price data come from?

Accepted Answer

All price trend data displayed on this page comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a federal agency that collects and publishes energy market data. The data represents average residential delivered prices for No. 2 heating oil.

Question 3

Why may local heating oil prices differ from state averages?

Accepted Answer

State average prices are aggregated from survey data across an entire state. Your actual price from a local supplier may vary based on delivery distance, order volume, payment method, competitive conditions in your area, and current supply logistics.

Heating Oil Prices & Trends