Heating Oil Prices in Michigan
Michigan average residential heating oil price
$5.85 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $5.854
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.239 (+4.3%)
- Year ago
- $3.12
- Now up 87.4% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.28 below the U.S. average ($6.14)
- $0.01 below the Midwest average ($5.87)
- Michigan ranks #16 of 21 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.239 (+4.3%)
A 200-gallon delivery
$1,170.80
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter heating oil bill
$2,889
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$1,203
About $1,686 less than heating oil (our estimate)
Cost to fill a heating oil tank in Michigan
| Delivery | Gallons | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 150 gallon delivery | 150 gal | $878.10 |
| 200 gallon delivery | 200 gal | $1,170.80 |
| 250 gallon delivery | 250 gal | $1,463.50 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Michigan heating oil price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Winter heating oil cost for a typical Michigan home
A typical Michigan home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 494 gallons of heating oil over the winter, roughly $2,889 at this week's price. That is an estimate; change the inputs in the calculator.
Assumes 2,000 sq ft, average insulation, AFUE 0.83, and normal October–March weather (NOAA 1991–2020).
Switch to a heat pump? Oil vs other fuels in Michigan
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.854/gal | 494 gallons | $2,889 |
| Propane | $2.392/gal | 776 gallons | $1,855 |
| Natural gas | $1.35/therm | 709 therms | $958 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.210/kWh | 16,629 kWh | $3,492 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.210/kWh | 5,729 kWh | $1,203 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Compare in detail with the heat pump cost calculator.
Michigan heating oil prices at a glance
Michigan ranks #16 of 21 states for heating oil price this week, at $5.85 per gallon.
See also propane prices in Michigan.
Prices come from EIA's weekly survey and do not include taxes or delivery fees. For a full explanation, read our methodology.
Nearby states
All heating oil prices by state · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of heating oil in Michigan today?
The average residential heating oil price in Michigan was $5.85 per gallon for the week of Oct 12, 2026, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (excluding taxes).
How much is a 200-gallon heating oil delivery in Michigan?
At $5.85 per gallon, 200 gallons costs about $1,170.80 for the fuel alone. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum-delivery rules from your dealer are extra.
Is a heat pump cheaper than oil in Michigan?
In our estimate for a typical Michigan home, a cold-climate heat pump costs about $1,203 per winter against $2,889 for heating oil. Your savings depend on your electric rate, home and equipment, and installation cost is not included.