
Why are Heating Oil Prices so high?
09-12-2025 - Over the past month, the price of heating oil has decreased from $2.4961 per gallon to $2.2982 per gallon, indicating a downward trend in the raw material market. This decline may be due to changes in supply, demand, or broader economic factors impacting heating oil prices. The forecast predicts a further decrease to $2.1721 per gallon, a 5.5% drop from the current price of $2.2982 per gallon, suggesting continued downward pressure. This trend is primarily driven by technical data, with a combined impact of -$0.0486 per gallon. Key influences include the Futures Curve, contributing -$0.0521 per gallon, and Calendar Effects, adding +$0.0182 per gallon, all pointing towards a consistent downward trend.
Recent market analyses support this forecast, indicating a potential decline in heating oil prices over the next month. For example, Trading Economics reported on November 26, 2025, that U.S. heating oil futures have continued their decline toward $2.31 per gallon, reaching one-month lows. This downturn is attributed to increased distillate inventories and reduced crude feedstock costs, suggesting a bearish outlook for heating oil prices in the near term. Overall, the market is experiencing downward price pressure on raw materials, with potential volatility affecting future prices.
Recent market analyses support this forecast, indicating a potential decline in heating oil prices over the next month. For example, Trading Economics reported on November 26, 2025, that U.S. heating oil futures have continued their decline toward $2.31 per gallon, reaching one-month lows. This downturn is attributed to increased distillate inventories and reduced crude feedstock costs, suggesting a bearish outlook for heating oil prices in the near term. Overall, the market is experiencing downward price pressure on raw materials, with potential volatility affecting future prices.
What is the current / spot price of Heating Oil?
Heating Oil Price Today
December 9, 2025
Current Price
2.3
What is the forecast for the price of Heating Oil?
Heating Oil Price Forecast
December 9, 2025
1 Month Forecast
2.17
1 Year Forecast
2.78
What are the short-term drivers of Heating Oil prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - The shape of the futures curve - EIA Crude Days of Supply - Crude exports from Nigeria - Crude exports from Brazil Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Seasonality trends for the prediction month of year
What are the long-term drivers of Heating Oil prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - LPG imports to Korea - Crude imports to China - Movements in the US Dollar Index Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - EWMA-based technical analysis - Long term price trends
Will the price of Heating Oil go up?
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