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NYMEX No. 2 heating oil futures with source timestamps when available
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Market Overview
Heating oil (No. 2 fuel oil) is a petroleum distillate product primarily used for space heating in residential and commercial buildings. The NYMEX heating oil futures contract is the global benchmark, priced in US dollars per gallon. The Northeast United States — particularly New York and New England — accounts for the majority of US heating oil consumption, making regional weather events a major price driver.
Key Market Factors
- Winter weather patterns in the Northeast US
- Crude oil prices (Brent and WTI as feedstock)
- Distillate inventory levels and refinery capacity
- Competition from natural gas for heating demand
- Geopolitical supply disruptions and OPEC decisions
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Heating Oil
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Current PageHeating Oil Seasonal Patterns
Winter Demand (Nov–Mar)
- Peak heating demand from Northeast US households
- Cold snaps cause rapid price spikes within days
- Distillate inventory drawdowns tighten supply
- Prices typically peak in January and February
Summer Low Season (Jun–Aug)
- Lowest prices of the year — ideal for summer fill-ups
- Refiners build distillate inventories ahead of winter
- Budget and cap plans allow consumers to lock in rates
- Summer savings of 10–25% vs winter peak pricing
Heating Oil Price FAQ
What is the heating oil price today?
Heating oil price data is temporarily unavailable on this page. We suppress unavailable or zero values instead of presenting them as live market data.
Why is heating oil so expensive?
Heating oil prices are driven by three main factors: seasonal demand (prices spike in winter as Northeast US households increase consumption), crude oil correlation (heating oil is refined from crude, so Brent and WTI prices directly affect costs), and refining margins (the spread between crude input and distillate output). Geopolitical events can amplify all three.
What is the difference between heating oil and diesel?
Heating oil (No. 2 fuel oil) and diesel are chemically nearly identical distillate products. The key differences are in their use and taxation: diesel is taxed for road use and dyed red when sold as off-road fuel, while heating oil is untaxed and dyed red to prevent illegal use in vehicles. Their prices trade closely together on NYMEX, making heating oil futures a useful proxy for diesel cost forecasting.
How can I get heating oil prices via API?
Access latest available heating oil prices through OilPriceAPI with a simple REST call using the HEATING_OIL_USD commodity code. Sign up for a free 7-day trial (10,000 requests, no credit card required). Responses are returned in JSON format with source timestamps when a value is available.
When is the best time to buy heating oil?
Historically, heating oil prices are lowest in summer (June–August) when demand is minimal and refiners are building inventory. A summer fill-up can save 10–25% compared to peak winter pricing. Many homeowners use automatic delivery or budget plans to average costs across the year. Prices typically peak in January and February during cold snaps.
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# Get your API key instantly after signup
curl https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/prices/HEATING_OIL_USD \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
# Response:
{
"price": null,
"currency": "USD",
"unit": "gallon",
"timestamp": "temporarily_unavailable"
}