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Heating oil prices in Vancouver, BC

Household heating oil in Vancouver averaged $2.63 per litre in September 2026, 62% higher than a year earlier ($1.62/L).

September 2026$2.63per litre
vs a year ago+62%$1.62
680 L fill$1,790incl. tax

Heating oil price in Vancouver, monthly

$1.50$2.06$2.63September 2024September 2026

Canadian dollars per litre, including taxes.

What this price means for a typical home

A 2,000 sq ft home with average insulation in Vancouver burns about 1,719 litres of heating oil a winter. At $2.63/L that is about $4,525 a year, versus about $666 with a cold-climate heat pump. Full Vancouver heating cost comparison →

Frequently asked questions

How much is heating oil in Vancouver?

Household heating fuel in Vancouver averaged $2.63 per litre (263.2¢/L) in September 2026, according to Statistics Canada.

Has heating oil gone up in Vancouver?

A year earlier, in September 2025, it averaged $1.62/L, so the price is 62% higher.

How much does it cost to fill a 900-litre oil tank in Vancouver?

A common 909-litre (200-gallon) tank refilled from a quarter full takes about 680 litres, roughly $1,790 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.