Cheapest Sullivan County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 18, 2025
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | $3.217 |
| 12/16/2025 | $3.222 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.234 |
| 12/14/2025 | $3.243 |
| 12/13/2025 | $3.253 |
| 12/12/2025 | $3.252 |
| 12/11/2025 | $3.253 |
| 12/10/2025 | $3.260 |
| 12/09/2025 | $3.449 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.449 |
| 12/07/2025 | $3.449 |
| 12/06/2025 | $3.449 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.449 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.449 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.449 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.449 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.449 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.449 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Sullivan Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most popular choice in Sullivan, used by 212,831 or 37% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Sullivan families is Natural Gas, used by 124,974 homes (22%). The rest of the homes are heated with Propane (21%), Electricity (12%), Wood (6%), and Other (2%).
Sullivan County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,550,067 | 808,028 | 896,797 | 2,312,728 | 418,738 | 5,050 | 108,786 |
| 2024 | 1,483,265 | 1,001,686 | 812,214 | 2,478,473 | 408,892 | 8,572 | 113,229 |
| 2023 | 1,417,625 | 1,180,268 | 732,640 | 2,650,153 | 398,567 | 11,814 | 117,124 |
| 2022 | 1,393,460 | 1,195,158 | 695,398 | 2,716,952 | 392,819 | 11,794 | 116,265 |
| 2021 | 1,374,579 | 1,149,379 | 667,243 | 2,734,384 | 402,020 | 10,016 | 113,631 |
| 2020 | 1,346,662 | 1,112,667 | 647,906 | 2,768,778 | 417,021 | 9,026 | 114,159 |
| 2019 | 1,326,195 | 1,062,864 | 618,257 | 2,796,995 | 440,507 | 7,639 | 116,137 |
| 2018 | 1,307,552 | 1,011,766 | 586,853 | 2,797,420 | 474,882 | 6,286 | 117,421 |
| 2017 | 1,283,781 | 984,156 | 567,398 | 2,807,353 | 502,959 | 6,126 | 119,988 |
| 2016 | 1,259,300 | 948,420 | 544,254 | 2,827,696 | 521,525 | 6,172 | 118,677 |
| 2015 | 1,239,198 | 910,589 | 523,229 | 2,870,092 | 525,922 | 5,445 | 112,457 |
| 2014 | 1,228,834 | 893,177 | 512,049 | 2,919,099 | 519,698 | 4,334 | 100,978 |
| 2013 | 1,225,770 | 875,862 | 499,731 | 2,981,050 | 496,902 | 3,672 | 89,339 |
| 2012 | 1,223,242 | 847,874 | 483,527 | 3,059,833 | 461,979 | 3,281 | 79,431 |
| 2011 | 1,222,113 | 825,672 | 477,374 | 3,124,881 | 423,459 | 2,438 | 69,118 |
| 2010 | 1,221,896 | 810,057 | 475,745 | 3,185,093 | 378,777 | 1,762 | 61,536 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sullivan
Fuel oil has become decreasing in demand in Sullivan. In the 9 years since 2016, the number of households using fuel oil declined from 229,187 to 212,831, a 7% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sullivan
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 81,949 to 121,512, a 48% change. Comparing 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 110,428 to 124,974, a 13% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Sullivan
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Sullivan. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 48,677 to 70,926, a 46% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Sullivan
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, 2,474 homes in Sullivan are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 271% gain from 2016, when 666 homes had active solar heating.
Sullivan County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Sullivan County homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Sullivan’s overall fuel oil consumption changes each year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ boilers need to burn more and more number two heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Sullivan was 23.8°F, which was 0.5°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Sullivan County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 25.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 24.5° F |
Sullivan County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Sullivan residences heating with fuel oil, choosing which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Sullivan can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 7 “full-service” oil companies that serve Sullivan. Full service companies such as Goodrich Oil & Propane Co or Goodrich Oil & Propane Co offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client 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 clients 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 when you're running low. Examples of 2 Sullivan cash heating oil companies serving Sullivan include RE Hinkley Co Inc and Welch Fuel Company.
Sullivan Number Two Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Heating oil Companies Serving Sullivan: 4 companies .
Average Number of Sullivan Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 14270
Sullivan Heating Oil Delivery Overview
212,831 residences in Sullivan heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sullivan temperatures drop as low as 24° F each winter. 37% of Sullivan residences depend on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
46.04% of Sullivan County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Sullivan County Households | Sullivan County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 123,986 | 57,081 |
22 Sullivan Fuel Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 199,461,864.95 gallons of heating oil delivered to Sullivan homes last winter, the Sullivan community relies on its 22 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Sullivan, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Sullivan and the surrounding region.
