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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Astoria, NY
Updated on March 9, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Astoria Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Astoria homeowners heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 104 heating oil companies that serve Astoria 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 50 “full-service” oil companies that serve Astoria. Full service companies such as Plitnick Home Fuel & Service Co LLC or Nrg Heat & Power LLC offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Astoria cash heating oil companies serving Astoria include Ronco Oil Inc and TDR Heating Corp.
Astoria Oil Company Statistics: Heating oil Companies Serving Astoria: 104 companies .
Average Number of Astoria Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 85
Astoria, NY Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Astoria homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Astoria ranks 7th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Astoria ranks 48th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Astoria’s overall oil usage changes each year primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Astoria was 34.3°F, which was 4.6°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Astoria Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 38.9° F |
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Average Astoria Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 2, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.120 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.200 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$0.580 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.620 |
Average Astoria Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 2, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | $4.650 |
| 02/23/2026 | $4.530 |
| 02/16/2026 | $4.420 |
| 02/09/2026 | $4.350 |
| 02/02/2026 | $4.450 |
| 01/26/2026 | $4.140 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.970 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.930 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.870 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.790 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.940 |
| 12/15/2025 | $4.000 |
| 12/08/2025 | $4.060 |
| 12/01/2025 | $4.070 |
| 11/24/2025 | $4.160 |
| 11/10/2025 | $4.080 |
| 11/03/2025 | $4.050 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.990 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.890 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.720 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.890 |
| 09/29/2025 | $3.960 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.900 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.980 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.950 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.980 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.670 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.770 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.850 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.930 |
| 03/31/2025 | $4.030 |
| 03/24/2025 | $4.030 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Astoria Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Astoria, used by 41,251 or 63% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Astoria households is Electricity, used by 10,923 homes (17%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (13%), Other (4%), Propane (3%).
Astoria Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41,251 | 2,221 | 10,923 | 8,864 | 39 | 60 | 1,100 |
| 2024 | 41,132 | 2,144 | 10,074 | 9,190 | 20 | 43 | 1,077 |
| 2023 | 40,807 | 2,044 | 9,486 | 9,601 | 0 | 27 | 1,044 |
| 2022 | 39,493 | 1,971 | 8,966 | 9,439 | 31 | 21 | 774 |
| 2021 | 39,089 | 1,900 | 8,267 | 10,119 | 14 | 23 | 687 |
| 2020 | 38,737 | 1,937 | 8,367 | 9,753 | 15 | 64 | 633 |
| 2019 | 38,670 | 1,607 | 8,201 | 10,306 | 75 | 25 | 664 |
| 2018 | 37,990 | 1,723 | 8,121 | 11,378 | 84 | 11 | 713 |
| 2017 | 36,827 | 1,632 | 8,381 | 13,197 | 41 | 5 | 858 |
| 2016 | 36,616 | 1,593 | 8,164 | 14,489 | 68 | 0 | 957 |
| 2015 | 36,857 | 1,512 | 7,528 | 15,430 | 72 | 0 | 876 |
| 2014 | 36,254 | 1,566 | 6,654 | 16,625 | 44 | 0 | 851 |
| 2013 | 35,632 | 1,571 | 6,007 | 17,994 | 44 | 0 | 732 |
| 2012 | 35,295 | 1,608 | 5,659 | 19,426 | 52 | 0 | 623 |
| 2011 | 34,760 | 1,537 | 5,252 | 19,991 | 25 | 0 | 631 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Astoria
Number two heating oil has become less frequently used in Astoria. In the 1 years since 2024, the number of households using oil declined from 9,190 to 8,864, a 4% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Astoria
Between 2024 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,144 to 2,221, a 4% change. Comparing 2024 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel held steady at 41,251, a 0% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Astoria
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Astoria. Since 2024, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 10,074 to 10,923, a 8% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Astoria
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. 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, 60 homes in Astoria are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 40% gain from 2024, when 43 homes used active solar heating.
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Astoria Heating Oil Delivery Overview
8,864 homes in Astoria heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Astoria temperatures drop as low as 30.5° F each winter. 13% of Astoria residences are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
13% of Astoria, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Astoria, NY Households | Astoria, NY Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 66,000 | 8,864 |
104 Astoria Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Astoria homes last winter, the Astoria community looks to its 104 oil companies when temperatures dip. 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 Astoria, 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 residences and companies throughout Astoria and the surrounding area.