Quote cost instrument

Heating-oil cost calculator

Multiply a current supplier quote by an order amount, then compare it with a clearly dated EIA benchmark without confusing either number for a guaranteed delivered price.

Field notes

Use the supplier's complete quote

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    Enter the per-gallon price the supplier gave you, not an undated search snippet.

  2. 02

    Ask whether taxes, minimum delivery, emergency fees, service plans, or payment terms change the total.

  3. 03

    The federal benchmark is a dated reference point; the written supplier quote controls the actual purchase.

Cost / quote

Calculate the fuel subtotal

Use a current supplier quote. The selected EIA figure is only a dated comparison.

Route-specific question

One distinction that matters

How do I calculate the price of a heating-oil delivery?

Multiply quoted dollars per gallon by delivered gallons, then add any disclosed taxes or fixed fees. This calculator shows the fuel subtotal separately.

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Official source material

Model values require manufacturer support; safety and removal guidance uses official public-agency material. Verification date: 2026-08-02.

  1. U.S. EIA: Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Prices

    Official weekly residential price table. Snapshot observed 2026-03-30 and released 2026-04-01; dollars per gallon excluding taxes.

  2. U.S. EIA: Heating Oil and Propane Update

    Official seasonal publication schedule and notice that weekly price collection returns in October 2026; reviewed 2026-08-02.