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Oil Prices in Lancaster, NY

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Pautler Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Francis W King Petroleum Products	Call for price	No	No
The Maunz Corporation	Call for price	No	No
Noco Energy Corp	Call for price	No	No

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Lancaster, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Lancaster, NY

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lancaster Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Lancaster, used by 14,573 or 94.15% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lancaster homeowners is electricity, used by 620 homes (4.01%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (107), wood (100), heating oil (84), and other fuels (16).

Lancaster Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Lancaster Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	14,573	94.2%
Electricity	620	4.0%
Propane	107	0.7%
Wood	100	0.7%
Heating Oil	84	0.5%
No Fuel	16	0.1%

Natural gas (94.2%)

Electricity (4.0%)

Propane (0.7%)

Wood (0.7%)

Heating oil (0.5%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lancaster

Heating oil has become less popular in Lancaster. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 154 to 84, a 45.45% drop.

Lancaster Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	158
2012	154
2013	152
2014	137
2015	154
2016	68
2017	57
2018	44
2019	48
2020	37
2021	56
2022	84

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lancaster

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 33 to 107.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 11,231 to 14,573.

Electricity use for home heating in Lancaster

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lancaster. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 307 to 620, a 101.95% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Lancaster

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.

Homeowners in Lancaster have not yet adopted solar heating.

Lancaster, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Lancaster homeowners purchased a total of 40,480 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Lancaster ranks 1055^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Lancaster ranks 5110^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Lancaster’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 Lancaster, the average outside temperature was 3.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Lancaster Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.7° F
2023 - 2024	34.5° F

Lancaster Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Lancaster homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Lancaster 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lancaster. Full service companies such as Pautler Oil Service Inc or The Maunz Corporation 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster include Noco Energy Corp and Francis W King Petroleum Products.

Lancaster Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Lancaster: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Lancaster: 18 miles

Average Number Of Lancaster Homes Served Per Company: 21 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Lancaster Oil Company: 10,120 gallons per year

Lancaster, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 84 households in Lancaster, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lancaster, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of Lancaster, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Lancaster, NY Households	Lancaster, NY Heating Oil Households
15,479	84

4 Lancaster, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 40,480 gallons of heating oil delivered to Lancaster, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Lancaster, NY community relies on its 4 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 Lancaster, NY, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Lancaster, NY.

Lancaster Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.