New York heating oil price
$5.87/gal residential. 13% of New York homes heat with oil. NY
New York this week
Current $/gal
-0.04 WoW
$5.87
vs National average
National: $5.54/gal
+$0.33
275-gal fill cost
225 usable gallons (80% safe-fill)
$1321
800-gal season cost
1,800 sqft typical NE home
$4696
State context
13% of NY homes heat with oil, concentrated in Long Island, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley. NYC five boroughs still significant.
State programmes
- HEAP (Home Energy Assistance)
- NYSERDA Home Energy Affordability
Pre-buy / cap consumer protection
GBL §349 prohibits deceptive practices; NY requires written pre-buy contracts but no surety bond. Read the contract. Regulator: Department of State Division of Consumer Protection + NYSERDA.
Cross-references
- New York dealer programmes
- New York 5-year price history
- National average detail
- Pre-buy vs cap break-even
- Winter fill calculator
FAQ
What is the current New York heating oil price?
New York residential heating oil is $5.87/gal (source: EIA SHOPP).
What state programmes help with heating oil bills in New York?
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance), NYSERDA Home Energy Affordability.
Are pre-buy contracts protected in New York?
GBL §349 prohibits deceptive practices; NY requires written pre-buy contracts but no surety bond. Read the contract.
How does New York compare to the national average?
New York is $0.33 above the national average of $5.54/gal.
EIA SHOPP last reading: 2026-03-30NYMEX HO settled: 2026-07-13EIA next release: 2026-10-05