Heating oil prices in Ottawa-Gatineau, ON
Household heating oil in Ottawa-Gatineau averaged $2.50 per litre in September 2026, 58% higher than a year earlier ($1.58/L).
Heating oil price in Ottawa-Gatineau, 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 Ottawa burns about 2,568 litres of heating oil a winter. At $2.50/L that is about $6,421 a year, versus about $1,363 with a cold-climate heat pump. Full Ottawa heating cost comparison →
Frequently asked questions
How much is heating oil in Ottawa-Gatineau?
Household heating fuel in Ottawa-Gatineau averaged $2.50 per litre (250.0¢/L) in September 2026, according to Statistics Canada.
Has heating oil gone up in Ottawa-Gatineau?
A year earlier, in September 2025, it averaged $1.58/L, so the price is 58% higher.
How much does it cost to fill a 900-litre oil tank in Ottawa-Gatineau?
A common 909-litre (200-gallon) tank refilled from a quarter full takes about 680 litres, roughly $1,700 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.