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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: New York Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in New York, used by 4,593,346 or 59.99% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for New York homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,379,410 homes (18.02%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,040,155), propane (371,184), no fuel (127,077), and other fuels (245,918).

New York Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelNew York Households % of Households
Natural Gas4.5M59.99%
Heating Oil1.3M18.02%
Electricity1.0M13.59%
Propane371,1844.85%
No Fuel127,0771.66%
Wood117,3241.53%
Other Fuels102,6441.34%
Coal17,4880.23%
Solar8,4620.11%

Natural gas (59.99)

Heating oil (18.02)

Electricity (13.59)

Propane (4.85)

No fuel (1.66)

Wood (1.53)

Other fuels (1.34)

Coal (0.23)

Solar (0.11)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in New York

Heating oil has become less popular in New York. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,663,074 to 1,379,410, a 17.06% drop.

New York Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112.1M
20122.0M
20131.9M
20141.9M
20151.8M
20161.7M
20171.6M
20181.5M
20191.5M
20201.4M
20211.4M
20221.3M

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in New York

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 274,348 to 371,184.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,228,093 to 4,593,346.

Electricity use for home heating in New York

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in New York. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 820,554 to 1,040,155, a 26.76% increase.

Solar use for home heating in New York

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Currently, 8,462 homes in New York are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 102.49% increase from 2017, when only 4,179 homes had installed active solar heating.

New York Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For New York homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1,365 heating oil companies that serve New York is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 290 “full-service” oil companies that serve New York. Full service companies such as Sunshine Oil & Fuels Inc or Erichsen's Fuel Service Inc Dependable Energy Services offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious New York homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve New York include American Heating and Cooling and Aero Star Petroleum Inc.

New York Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving New York: 1,365 companies

Average Number Of New York Homes Served Per Company: 1,010 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per New York Oil Company: 486,995 gallons per year

New York Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,364,622 households in New York heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when New York temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

18% of New York Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

New York HouseholdsNew York Heating Oil Households
7.5M1.3M

1,365 New York Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 665 million gallons of heating oil delivered to New York homeowners during the winter of 2023, the New York community relies on its 1,365 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of New York, two of the closest terminals are Etmt in Kingston, PA and Citgo in Vestal, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in New York.

New York Heating Oil FAQs

How much is home heating oil in New York?

Home heating oil is $3.01 per gallon right now, on average in New York. Today's oil prices in New York range from the cheapest price of $2.11 to the most expensive price of $3.65 right now per gallon for a 100-gallon heating oil delivery, depending on the oil company you use and the delivery address.

How much does heating oil cost per month in New York?

Heating oil costs $64.75 per month in New York (averaged over 12 months), totalling $841.69 per year. On a cost per delivery basis, this equates to 4 deliveries of $210.42 per delivery.

How much heating oil will a home in New York use in the upcoming week?

In the upcoming week, the temperature in New York is expected to drop to a low of 58.5°F. The average 1,500 square foot house will burn 7.67123 gallons of heating oil.

How does the price per gallon of heating oil in New York compare to the national average?

Today, The New York average heating oil price is $0.05/gal cheaper than the U.S. average.

How many gallons of heating oil does a home in New York burn annually?

A 1,500 square foot home in New York uses an average of 398.90 gallons each year.

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