Weekly and bi-weekly average residential retail heating oil prices for New York State and nine specific regions, beginning September 8, 1997. Pricing data is collected via surveys conducted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). All prices are listed in dollars per gallon.
Use Cases
- Analyze price volatility over time using the Date and New York Statewide Average ($/gal) columns.
- Compare regional price differentials using columns like Long Island Average ($/gal), New York City Average ($/gal), and North Country Average ($/gal).
- Model seasonal price patterns by correlating the Date column with regional averages across the heating season.
- Forecast short-term price movements for a specific region, such as Western New York Average ($/gal), based on historical time-series patterns.
Strengths
- Data collection began in 1997, providing over 25 years of historical price data.
- Prices are collected on a weekly basis during the heating season, offering high temporal granularity for key periods.
- Covers nine distinct geographic regions within New York State, enabling regional comparison.
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Last updated 2026-04-02 14:30:42; freshness should be verified.
Provenance
- Source
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), published via data.ny.gov.
- Collection Method
- Prices obtained via surveys conducted by NYSERDA staff.
- Time Range
- Beginning September 8, 1997, ongoing.
- Freshness
- Data is updated weekly during heating season and bi-weekly otherwise, with a last recorded update in April 2026.
- Geography
- New York State, with breakdowns for nine regions: Upper Hudson, Capital District, Western New York, Central New York, Lower Hudson, Long Island, New York City, North Country, and a statewide average.