Norfolk County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on October 17, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/16/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/15/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/14/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/13/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/10/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/09/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/08/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/07/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/06/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/03/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/02/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/01/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/30/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/29/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/26/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/25/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/15/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/12/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/11/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/10/2025 | $3.299 |
| 09/09/2025 | $3.299 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.299 |
| 09/05/2025 | $3.299 |
| 09/04/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/03/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/02/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/01/2025 | $2.899 |
| 08/29/2025 | $2.899 |
| 08/28/2025 | $2.899 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Norfolk Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Electricity is the most popular choice in Norfolk, used by 21,899,762 or 52% of families. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Norfolk households is Natural Gas, used by 15,988,660 homes (38%). The other homes are heated with Propane (5%), Heating Oil (3%), Wood (2%), and Other (0.3%).
Norfolk County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15988660 | 1915485 | 21899762 | 1123136 | 865966 | 23284 | 125938 |
| 2024 | 14605654 | 1820776 | 22375518 | 1230081 | 775989 | 38421 | 122218 |
| 2023 | 13283884 | 1729557 | 22777383 | 1335905 | 688962 | 52525 | 118320 |
| 2022 | 12915692 | 1682986 | 22575208 | 1420191 | 682399 | 46872 | 115759 |
| 2021 | 12903130 | 1657435 | 22048979 | 1510640 | 723004 | 31071 | 115992 |
| 2020 | 12714842 | 1654525 | 21467205 | 1601185 | 769487 | 20915 | 114630 |
| 2019 | 12548580 | 1653391 | 20958491 | 1677385 | 820728 | 15466 | 111178 |
| 2018 | 12502398 | 1651253 | 20589411 | 1748070 | 877585 | 12386 | 110038 |
| 2017 | 12448883 | 1661390 | 20242133 | 1824233 | 922432 | 10558 | 109420 |
| 2016 | 12395871 | 1662876 | 19964451 | 1903389 | 958561 | 9609 | 109115 |
| 2015 | 12358050 | 1643577 | 19646650 | 2006400 | 986692 | 8661 | 108677 |
| 2014 | 12327193 | 1638347 | 19255298 | 2132373 | 1004163 | 7866 | 107000 |
| 2013 | 12301431 | 1644610 | 18908171 | 2273889 | 1004814 | 6545 | 100991 |
| 2012 | 12302345 | 1640166 | 18545649 | 2447126 | 1001535 | 5397 | 94574 |
| 2011 | 12344431 | 1663845 | 18117180 | 2645134 | 990470 | 5176 | 90659 |
| 2010 | 12410198 | 1720494 | 17631132 | 2863138 | 971122 | 5851 | 92930 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Norfolk
Oil has become less frequently used in Norfolk. In the 6 years since 2019, the number of households using oil dropped from 1,677,385 to 1,123,136, a 33% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Norfolk County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 91275 |
| 2025-11-10 | 91283 |
| 2025-11-09 | 91289 |
| 2025-11-08 | 91295 |
| 2025-11-07 | 91328 |
| 2025-11-06 | 91339 |
| 2025-11-05 | 91346 |
| 2025-11-04 | 91361 |
| 2025-11-03 | 91375 |
| 2025-11-02 | 91391 |
| 2025-11-01 | 91399 |
| 2025-10-31 | 91399 |
| 2025-10-30 | 91400 |
| 2025-10-29 | 91401 |
| 2025-10-28 | 91411 |
| 2025-10-27 | 91428 |
| 2025-10-26 | 91443 |
| 2025-10-25 | 91458 |
| 2025-10-24 | 91464 |
| 2025-10-23 | 91471 |
| 2025-10-22 | 91507 |
| 2025-10-21 | 91514 |
| 2025-10-20 | 91524 |
| 2025-10-19 | 91531 |
| 2025-10-18 | 91546 |
| 2025-10-17 | 91554 |
| 2025-10-16 | 91561 |
| 2025-10-15 | 91602 |
| 2025-10-14 | 91655 |
| 2025-10-13 | 91662 |
| 2025-10-12 | 91670 |
| 2025-10-11 | 91685 |
| 2025-10-10 | 91692 |
| 2025-10-09 | 91697 |
| 2025-10-08 | 91709 |
| 2025-10-07 | 91745 |
| 2025-10-06 | 91752 |
| 2025-10-05 | 91770 |
| 2025-10-04 | 91773 |
| 2025-10-03 | 91793 |
| 2025-10-02 | 91805 |
| 2025-10-01 | 91815 |
| 2025-09-30 | 91816 |
| 2025-09-29 | 91818 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Norfolk
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 1,653,391 to 1,915,485, a 16% change. Comparing 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 12,548,580 to 15,988,660, a 27% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Norfolk
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Norfolk. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 20,958,491 to 21,899,762, a 4% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Norfolk
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 23,284 homes in Norfolk are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 51% gain from 2019, when 15,466 homes had active solar heating.
Norfolk County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Norfolk County homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil.
Overview
Norfolk Oil Stats In 2024, Norfolk homeowners used a total of 78 million gallons of oil. Short Term Trends Norfolk’s overall oil consumption fluxuates ,annually yearly. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ boilers need to burn increasing amounts of heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Norfolk was 37°F, which was 1 °F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Norfolk County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 39° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 32.2° F |
Norfolk County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Norfolk households heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Norfolk can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Norfolk. Full service companies such as or offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Examples of 2 Norfolk cash heating oil companies serving Norfolk include Bogue Oil Inc and Miller's Energy.
Norfolk Number Two Heating Oil Company By The Numbers
Oil Companies Serving Norfolk: 5 companies . Average No of Norfolk Households served for Fuel Oil : 2199
Overview
Norfolk Heating Oil Delivery Overview 93,332 families in Norfolk heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Norfolk temperatures drop as low as 37° F each winter. 1% of Norfolk houses rely on fuel oil delivery each winter. 0 Norfolk Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance With 46,666,000 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Norfolk families during this past winter, the Norfolk community depends on its 0 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Norfolk, two of the closest terminals are Motiva in Fairfax, VA and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Norfolk and the surrounding vicinity.
2.28% of Norfolk County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Norfolk County Households | Norfolk County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 96,583 | 2,199 |
5 Norfolk County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Norfolk County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Norfolk County community relies on its 5 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 Norfolk County, two of the closest terminals are Kinder-m2 in Richmond, VA and 1st Enrgy in Richmond, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Norfolk County.
