How the average heating oil price in New Hampshire (NH) has moved — updated daily from listed dealer prices.
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Average heating oil price — New Hampshire
Shaded band shows the spread between the lowest and highest listed dealer prices each day. Data is collected by Oil Outpost from public dealer listings; it is a market reference, not a quote.
Don't just watch the trend — get real New Hampshire prices
The average is a starting point. Your price depends on your ZIP, order size, and which dealer you call. Compare New Hampshire dealers side by side, or submit a free bid request and let them compete.
Heating oil pricing has two layers. The first is the wholesale/commodity layer — crude oil, refinery output, and the regional wholesale ("rack") price — which all dealers face and which can swing week to week. The second is the local layer: how many dealers serve your area, their delivery costs, and seasonal demand. New Hampshire's trend usually reflects both: a broad seasonal arc (cheaper in summer, pricier mid-winter) overlaid with shorter moves that track the commodity markets.
How to read this chart
The line is the daily average across New Hampshire dealers we track.
The shaded band is the daily low-to-high spread — a wide band means dealers in the state are pricing very differently, which is exactly when shopping around pays off most.
30 / 90 / All changes how far back the chart looks. "All" shows everything we've collected for New Hampshire — the dataset is still young, so it isn't a full year yet.
Using the trend to time a purchase
If the chart is trending down and you're not about to run out, waiting a week or two has historically paid off heading into late summer. If it's trending up and the heating season is approaching, locking in — via a pre-buy or price-protection plan offered by many New Hampshire dealers — is worth a look. Either way, the move that consistently saves money is comparing several dealers rather than reordering from the same one out of habit.
New Hampshire heating oil price FAQ
How have heating oil prices changed in New Hampshire recently?
This page tracks the daily average heating oil price across New Hampshire dealers listed on Oil Outpost. The chart above shows the trend over the last 30 and 90 days, plus all the history we've collected. Heating oil prices generally fall in late spring and summer (low demand) and rise through the heating season — but they also track crude oil and wholesale markets, so short-term swings happen. The change summary at the top compares the current average to roughly 30 days ago.
What's the cheapest time of year to buy heating oil in New Hampshire?
Historically, late July through September tends to be the lowest-price window — demand is at its annual minimum and dealers compete to fill their pre-buy schedules. The trend chart on this page lets you see how this year is actually playing out rather than relying on the rule of thumb. Many New Hampshire dealers also offer price-protection or pre-buy plans starting in late summer.
Is this the price I'll actually pay?
Not exactly. The average shown here is a market reference, not a quote. Your price depends on your ZIP code, how many gallons you order (200+ usually gets a better rate), cash vs. credit, and the individual dealer. To get real prices, compare New Hampshire dealers or submit a free bid request and let dealers compete for your order.
How often is this updated?
Oil Outpost refreshes dealer prices twice daily and records a state-level snapshot, so the trend on this page updates every day. The "last updated" date in the chart reflects the most recent snapshot.
Trend data on this page is derived from heating oil prices that local dealers publish or report; Oil Outpost aggregates it into a daily state-level average. It is a statistical estimate for orientation, not a price quote, and it does not include taxes, delivery fees, or volume discounts that vary by dealer. Always confirm current pricing with a dealer before ordering. Oil Outpost is an independent comparison service and is not a fuel dealer. Page last generated 2026-05-12.