Heating Oil Prices in Kentucky (Week of Oct 19, 2026)
Residential heating oil in Kentucky averaged $5.89 a gallon for the week of Oct 19, 2026 (+1% in two weeks) – 5% below the US average and the 6th 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 Kentucky
| Delivery | Gallons | Cost at $5.89/gal |
|---|---|---|
| 275-gallon tank (fill from 1/4) | 200 | $1,178.00 |
| 275-gallon tank (full fill) | 250 | $1,472.50 |
| 330-gallon tank (fill from 1/4) | 240 | $1,413.60 |
Before sales tax, delivery minimums or small-delivery fees, which vary by dealer.
Cheapest way to heat in Kentucky right now
| Heating system | Cost per million BTU of heat |
|---|---|
| Natural gas furnace (95%) | $14.44 |
| Heat pump (HSPF2 9, COP ≈2.6) | $15.57 |
| Propane furnace (90%) | $34.55 |
| Electric baseboard (COP 1) | $40.47 |
| Heating oil furnace (85%) | $50.03 |
Using Kentucky's current averages for heating oil, propane, natural gas and electricity (13.81¢/kWh). Prices for natural gas in Kentucky and electricity in Kentucky. See also propane prices in Kentucky.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of heating oil in Kentucky this week?
$5.89 per gallon on average for homes in the week of Oct 19, 2026, before taxes (EIA survey). That is 5% below the US average of $6.19, and +1% since Oct 5, 2026.
How much does it cost to heat with heating oil in Kentucky?
At $5.89 a gallon, 500 gallons over a winter costs about $2,945 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 Kentucky?
Per million BTU of heat, heating oil costs about $50.03 in Kentucky this week. The cheapest option at current state averages is natural gas furnace (95%) at $14.44.
Source: EIA weekly residential heating oil prices. Heat comparison uses typical efficiencies and EIA state averages.