Rutland County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/03/2025 | $3.599 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.599 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.599 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.599 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.599 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.599 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.599 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/30/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/29/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/28/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/27/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/22/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/21/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/20/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/16/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/15/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/14/2025 | $3.469 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rutland County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Rutland County, used by 108,499 or 41.06% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rutland County homeowners is natural gas, used by 50,127 homes (18.97%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (50,123), wood (35,629), electricity (19,788), and other fuels (5,692).
Rutland County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Rutland County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 108,499 | 41.1% |
| Natural Gas | 50,127 | 19.0% |
| Propane | 50,123 | 19.0% |
| Wood | 35,629 | 13.5% |
| Electricity | 19,788 | 7.5% |
| Other Fuels | 5,692 | 2.2% |
| Solar | 1,042 | 0.4% |
| No Fuel | 619 | 0.2% |
| Coal | 461 | 0.2% |
Heating oil (41.1%)
Natural gas (19.0%)
Propane (19.0%)
Wood (13.5%)
Electricity (7.5%)
Other fuels (2.2%)
Solar (0.4%)
No fuel (0.2%)
Coal (0.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rutland County
Heating oil has become less popular in Rutland County. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 110,704 to 108,499, a 1.99% drop.
Rutland County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 128,566 |
| 2012 | 124,072 |
| 2013 | 119,422 |
| 2014 | 117,459 |
| 2015 | 114,826 |
| 2016 | 111,441 |
| 2017 | 111,092 |
| 2018 | 110,704 |
| 2019 | 108,976 |
| 2020 | 110,870 |
| 2021 | 108,747 |
| 2022 | 108,499 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rutland County
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 42,112 to 50,123.
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 46,095 to 50,127.
Electricity use for home heating in Rutland County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rutland County. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 12,957 to 19,788, a 52.72% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Rutland County
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, 1,042 homes in Rutland County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 113.09% increase from 2018, when only 489 homes had installed active solar heating.
Rutland County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Rutland County homeowners purchased a total of 13 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Rutland County’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Rutland County, the average outside temperature was 2.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Rutland County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 22.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 25.5° F |
Rutland County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Rutland County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Rutland County 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Rutland County. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined 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 Rutland County 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 Rutland County include Midway Oil and Sam's Service Center & USave Fuels.
Rutland County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Rutland County: 4 companies
Average Number Of Rutland County Homes Served Per Company: 3,872 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Rutland County Oil Company: 3,287,300 gallons per year
Rutland County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 15,489 households in Rutland County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rutland County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
65% of Rutland County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Rutland County Households | Rutland County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 23,645 | 15,489 |
82 Rutland County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 13 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Rutland County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Rutland County community relies on its 82 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 Rutland County, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Rensselaer, NY and Buckeye in Albany, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rutland County.
