Niagara County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 09:15 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | $3.380 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.421 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.423 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.434 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.394 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.399 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.397 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.404 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.415 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.429 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.438 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.454 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.466 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.459 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.405 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.388 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.381 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.374 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.373 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.340 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.337 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.320 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.294 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.290 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.279 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.348 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.342 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.335 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.336 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.254 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Niagara Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Niagara, used by 54,345,995 or 62% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Niagara families is Electricity, used by 15,152,300 homes (17%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Niagara County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54345995 | 3852351 | 15152300 | 12150215 | 1528832 | 49551 | 965942 |
| 2024 | 54568071 | 4135191 | 14304766 | 13657397 | 1395422 | 79805 | 1053660 |
| 2023 | 54602419 | 4386014 | 13489574 | 15145446 | 1265719 | 107463 | 1131873 |
| 2022 | 54363807 | 4339040 | 12803543 | 15992578 | 1257805 | 108288 | 1140235 |
| 2021 | 54061475 | 4114307 | 12000235 | 16632522 | 1324256 | 95189 | 1095930 |
| 2020 | 53323524 | 3897922 | 11354669 | 17154552 | 1391480 | 89123 | 1048120 |
| 2019 | 52462179 | 3661802 | 10730044 | 17860046 | 1474191 | 79739 | 1002000 |
| 2018 | 51769199 | 3468945 | 10231832 | 18719789 | 1565542 | 65316 | 975337 |
| 2017 | 51058554 | 3343718 | 9951967 | 19572893 | 1642923 | 54401 | 975306 |
| 2016 | 50300624 | 3211343 | 9723022 | 20393885 | 1707981 | 44807 | 948347 |
| 2015 | 49678528 | 3073822 | 9410192 | 21345530 | 1750824 | 35228 | 904279 |
| 2014 | 49145092 | 2965973 | 9071735 | 22384709 | 1772839 | 29310 | 861878 |
| 2013 | 48519646 | 2875722 | 8724939 | 23380223 | 1770703 | 26140 | 819051 |
| 2012 | 47926394 | 2781777 | 8347598 | 24455338 | 1731834 | 23111 | 769203 |
| 2011 | 47264555 | 2714802 | 8011428 | 25566431 | 1655190 | 20508 | 741884 |
| 2010 | 46499120 | 2678889 | 7666509 | 26676046 | 1566890 | 21918 | 748535 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Niagara
Number two heating oil has become less popular in Niagara. In the 8 years since 2017, the number of residents using number two heating oil declined from 19,572,893 to 12,150,215, a 38% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Niagara County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 979283 |
| 2025-11-10 | 979470 |
| 2025-11-09 | 979643 |
| 2025-11-08 | 979822 |
| 2025-11-07 | 980045 |
| 2025-11-06 | 980219 |
| 2025-11-05 | 980405 |
| 2025-11-04 | 980586 |
| 2025-11-03 | 980775 |
| 2025-11-02 | 980970 |
| 2025-11-01 | 981152 |
| 2025-10-31 | 981144 |
| 2025-10-30 | 981318 |
| 2025-10-29 | 981492 |
| 2025-10-28 | 981689 |
| 2025-10-27 | 981891 |
| 2025-10-26 | 982096 |
| 2025-10-25 | 982287 |
| 2025-10-24 | 982490 |
| 2025-10-23 | 982680 |
| 2025-10-22 | 982911 |
| 2025-10-21 | 983098 |
| 2025-10-20 | 983294 |
| 2025-10-19 | 983482 |
| 2025-10-18 | 983686 |
| 2025-10-17 | 983873 |
| 2025-10-16 | 984060 |
| 2025-10-15 | 984310 |
| 2025-10-14 | 984540 |
| 2025-10-13 | 984724 |
| 2025-10-12 | 984914 |
| 2025-10-11 | 985121 |
| 2025-10-10 | 985306 |
| 2025-10-09 | 985499 |
| 2025-10-08 | 985689 |
| 2025-10-07 | 985923 |
| 2025-10-06 | 986110 |
| 2025-10-05 | 986303 |
| 2025-10-04 | 986504 |
| 2025-10-03 | 986712 |
| 2025-10-02 | 986911 |
| 2025-10-01 | 987105 |
| 2025-09-30 | 987282 |
| 2025-09-29 | 987468 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Niagara
Between 2017 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 3,343,718 to 3,852,351, a 15% change. Comparing 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 51,058,554 to 54,345,995, a 6% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Niagara
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Niagara. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 9,951,967 to 15,152,300, a 52% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Niagara
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 49,551 homes in Niagara are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 9% drop from 2017, when 54,401 homes used active solar heating.
Niagara County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Niagara homes heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Niagara can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 10 “full-service” oil companies that serve Niagara. Full service companies such as Drum Oil Inc or The Maunz Corporation offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Niagara cash heating oil companies serving Niagara include Noco Energy Corp and Ken Wendts Propane Gas Service Inc.
Niagara Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Heating oil Companies Serving Niagara: 6 companies . Average Number of Niagara Homes Served per Heating Oil company : 3518
Niagara Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 families in Niagara heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Niagara temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Niagara houses rely on oil delivery each winter.
3.94% of Niagara County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Niagara County Households | Niagara County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 932,908 | 36,716 |
48 Niagara Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Niagara houses the last heating season, the Niagara community depends on its 48 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Niagara, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Niagara and the surrounding region.
