Heating oil prices in Halifax, NS
Household heating oil in Halifax averaged $2.31 per litre in September 2026, 65% higher than a year earlier ($1.40/L).
Heating oil price in Halifax, monthly
Canadian dollars per litre, including taxes.
What this price means for a typical home
A 2,000 sq ft home with average insulation in Halifax burns about 2,477 litres of heating oil a winter. At $2.31/L that is about $5,718 a year, versus about $1,763 with a cold-climate heat pump. Full Halifax heating cost comparison →
Frequently asked questions
How much is heating oil in Halifax?
Household heating fuel in Halifax averaged $2.31 per litre (230.8¢/L) in September 2026, according to Statistics Canada.
Has heating oil gone up in Halifax?
A year earlier, in September 2025, it averaged $1.40/L, so the price is 65% higher.
How much does it cost to fill a 900-litre oil tank in Halifax?
A common 909-litre (200-gallon) tank refilled from a quarter full takes about 680 litres, roughly $1,569 at September 2026 prices.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0001-01, monthly average retail price of household heating fuel. Your supplier's price will differ.