New York State Home Heating Oil Prices by Region Since 1997

New York State average residential retail heating oil prices are collected weekly during the heating season and bi-weekly otherwise, starting September 8, 1997. The dataset provides objective pricing information in dollars per gallon for residents and businesses. Data is gathered via surveys conducted by NYSERDA staff.

Use Cases

• Analyze weekly and bi-weekly price fluctuations for heating oil across New York State regions.
• Compare regional price averages to identify market disparities or supply chain effects.
• Model seasonal price trends using data collected during the heating season (September to March).
• Correlate heating oil price data with other fuel types like kerosene and propane mentioned in the related datasets.

Strengths

• Long-term temporal coverage beginning September 8, 1997.
• Data collection follows a structured schedule: weekly during heating season and bi-weekly otherwise.
• Pricing data is obtained via direct surveys conducted by NYSERDA staff.

Limitations

• The specific number of rows, columns, and sample data are unknown, limiting assessment of granularity.
• Geographic scope is limited to New York State, reducing applicability for broader analyses.
• Data may have gaps or inconsistencies inherent to survey-based collection methods.

Provenance

Source

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

Collection Method

Prices obtained via surveys conducted by NYSERDA staff.

Time Range

Beginning September 8, 1997.

Freshness

Data is updated regularly, with a last recorded update in March 2026.

Geography

New York State and its regions.