Heating Oil Prices in Iowa (Week of Oct 19, 2026)
Residential heating oil in Iowa averaged $5.82 a gallon for the week of Oct 19, 2026 (+2.4% in two weeks) – 6% below the US average and the 4th lowest of 21 states EIA surveys.
Source: EIA Heating Oil and Propane Update (weekly, excluding taxes). Updated automatically each week from October to March.
Cost to fill a tank in Iowa
| Delivery | Gallons | Cost at $5.82/gal |
|---|---|---|
| 275-gallon tank (fill from 1/4) | 200 | $1,163.40 |
| 275-gallon tank (full fill) | 250 | $1,454.25 |
| 330-gallon tank (fill from 1/4) | 240 | $1,396.08 |
Before sales tax, delivery minimums or small-delivery fees, which vary by dealer.
Cheapest way to heat in Iowa right now
| Heating system | Cost per million BTU of heat |
|---|---|
| Natural gas furnace (95%) | $10.77 |
| Heat pump (HSPF2 9, COP ≈2.6) | $18.02 |
| Propane furnace (90%) | $20.70 |
| Electric baseboard (COP 1) | $46.86 |
| Heating oil furnace (85%) | $49.41 |
Using Iowa's current averages for heating oil, propane, natural gas and electricity (15.99¢/kWh). Prices for natural gas in Iowa and electricity in Iowa. See also propane prices in Iowa.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of heating oil in Iowa this week?
$5.82 per gallon on average for homes in the week of Oct 19, 2026, before taxes (EIA survey). That is 6% below the US average of $6.19, and +2.4% since Oct 5, 2026.
How much does it cost to heat with heating oil in Iowa?
At $5.82 a gallon, 500 gallons over a winter costs about $2,909 before tax. Actual use depends on the house, insulation and winter – check your past deliveries and enter them in the calculator.
Is heating oil cheaper than other heat in Iowa?
Per million BTU of heat, heating oil costs about $49.41 in Iowa this week. The cheapest option at current state averages is natural gas furnace (95%) at $10.77.
Source: EIA weekly residential heating oil prices. Heat comparison uses typical efficiencies and EIA state averages.