Heating oil prices in Saint John, NB
Household heating oil in Saint John averaged $2.60 per litre in September 2026, 76% higher than a year earlier ($1.47/L).
Heating oil price in Saint John, 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 Moncton burns about 2,720 litres of heating oil a winter. At $2.60/L that is about $7,071 a year, versus about $1,638 with a cold-climate heat pump. Full Moncton heating cost comparison →
Frequently asked questions
How much is heating oil in Saint John?
Household heating fuel in Saint John averaged $2.60 per litre (259.9¢/L) in September 2026, according to Statistics Canada.
Has heating oil gone up in Saint John?
A year earlier, in September 2025, it averaged $1.47/L, so the price is 76% higher.
How much does it cost to fill a 900-litre oil tank in Saint John?
A common 909-litre (200-gallon) tank refilled from a quarter full takes about 680 litres, roughly $1,767 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.