New Hampshire · Updated April 13, 2026
New Hampshire Home Heating Oil Prices
Today's average retail heating oil price in New Hampshire is $5.41/gallon — 17 cents below the Northeast average of $5.58/gal. Lowest price today: $5.34/gal in Derry.
New Hampshire Heating Oil Prices by City
| City | Price / gallon | vs State avg | Dealers | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Derry | $5.34 | 7¢ below | Add yours → | Apr 13 | Details → |
| Dover | $5.35 | 6¢ below | 2 dealers | Apr 13 | Details → |
| Rochester | $5.35 | 6¢ below | 4 dealers | Apr 13 | Details → |
| Claremont | $5.35 | 6¢ below | 3 dealers | Apr 13 | Details → |
| Manchester | $5.38 | 3¢ below | 9 dealers | Apr 13 | Details → |
| Portsmouth | $5.38 | 3¢ below | 6 dealers | Apr 13 | Details → |
| Keene | $5.39 | 2¢ below | 1 dealer | Apr 13 | Details → |
| Laconia | $5.39 | 2¢ below | Add yours → | Apr 13 | Details → |
| Concord | $5.44 | +3¢ above | 2 dealers | Apr 13 | Details → |
| Nashua | $5.46 | +5¢ above | 3 dealers | Apr 13 | Details → |
About Heating Oil in New Hampshire
How much does New Hampshire use?
Approximately 240,000 homes in New Hampshire use heating oil as their primary heat source. The average New Hampshire home uses about 1000 gallons per heating season (Sep–May). At today's price of $5.41/gal, that's an estimated annual heating cost of $5,410.
How to save on heating oil in New Hampshire
The best way to save is to compare at least 3 local dealers before ordering — prices between dealers in the same area can vary 10–20 cents per gallon. Buying in the off-season (May–August) when prices are typically lowest, or signing a price cap contract in spring, can also save 15–25 cents per gallon. Set a price alert to be notified when prices drop to your target.
Where does this data come from?
New Hampshire heating oil prices are sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly residential heating oil survey. The EIA surveys heating oil dealers across New Hampshire weekly during the heating season and monthly in the off-season. City-level prices reflect the state average with small adjustments for local market conditions. Prices are updated daily on this site.