Heating Oil Prices in North Carolina
North Carolina average residential heating oil price
$5.85 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $5.849
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.026 (+0.4%)
- Year ago
- $3.27
- Now up 78.7% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.29 below the U.S. average ($6.14)
- $0.08 below the Lower Atlantic average ($5.93)
- North Carolina ranks #17 of 21 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.026 (+0.4%)
A 200-gallon delivery
$1,169.80
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter heating oil bill
$1,555
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$378
About $1,177 less than heating oil (our estimate)
Cost to fill a heating oil tank in North Carolina
| Delivery | Gallons | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 150 gallon delivery | 150 gal | $877.35 |
| 200 gallon delivery | 200 gal | $1,169.80 |
| 250 gallon delivery | 250 gal | $1,462.25 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
North Carolina heating oil price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Winter heating oil cost for a typical North Carolina home
A typical North Carolina home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 266 gallons of heating oil over the winter, roughly $1,555 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 North Carolina
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.849/gal | 266 gallons | $1,555 |
| Propane | $3.574/gal | 418 gallons | $1,493 |
| Natural gas | $2.43/therm | 382 therms | $929 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.149/kWh | 8,959 kWh | $1,332 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.149/kWh | 2,542 kWh | $378 |
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.
North Carolina heating oil prices at a glance
North Carolina ranks #17 of 21 states for heating oil price this week, at $5.85 per gallon.
See also propane prices in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina today?
The average residential heating oil price in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
At $5.85 per gallon, 200 gallons costs about $1,169.80 for the fuel alone. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum-delivery rules from your dealer are extra.
Is a heat pump cheaper than oil in North Carolina?
In our estimate for a typical North Carolina home, a cold-climate heat pump costs about $378 per winter against $1,555 for heating oil. Your savings depend on your electric rate, home and equipment, and installation cost is not included.