Heating Oil Prices in North Carolina (Week of Oct 19, 2026)
Residential heating oil in North Carolina averaged $5.83 a gallon for the week of Oct 19, 2026 (+0.1% in two weeks) – 6% below the US average and the 5th 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 North Carolina
| Delivery | Gallons | Cost at $5.83/gal |
|---|---|---|
| 275-gallon tank (fill from 1/4) | 200 | $1,165.60 |
| 275-gallon tank (full fill) | 250 | $1,457.00 |
| 330-gallon tank (fill from 1/4) | 240 | $1,398.72 |
Before sales tax, delivery minimums or small-delivery fees, which vary by dealer.
Cheapest way to heat in North Carolina right now
| Heating system | Cost per million BTU of heat |
|---|---|
| Natural gas furnace (95%) | $16.67 |
| Heat pump (HSPF2 9, COP ≈2.6) | $17.09 |
| Propane furnace (90%) | $43.88 |
| Electric baseboard (COP 1) | $44.43 |
| Heating oil furnace (85%) | $49.51 |
Using North Carolina's current averages for heating oil, propane, natural gas and electricity (15.16¢/kWh). Prices for natural gas in North Carolina and electricity in North Carolina. See also propane prices in North Carolina.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of heating oil in North Carolina this week?
$5.83 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 +0.1% since Oct 5, 2026.
How much does it cost to heat with heating oil in North Carolina?
At $5.83 a gallon, 500 gallons over a winter costs about $2,914 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 North Carolina?
Per million BTU of heat, heating oil costs about $49.51 in North Carolina this week. The cheapest option at current state averages is natural gas furnace (95%) at $16.67.
Source: EIA weekly residential heating oil prices. Heat comparison uses typical efficiencies and EIA state averages.