Cheapest Albany County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 1, 2026 at 01:15 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/01/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/21/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/20/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.161 |
| 01/18/2026 | $3.163 |
| 01/17/2026 | $3.168 |
| 01/16/2026 | $3.168 |
| 01/15/2026 | $3.170 |
| 01/14/2026 | $3.163 |
| 01/13/2026 | $3.155 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.158 |
| 01/11/2026 | $3.172 |
| 01/10/2026 | $3.174 |
| 01/09/2026 | $3.177 |
| 01/08/2026 | $3.182 |
| 01/07/2026 | $3.190 |
| 01/06/2026 | $3.197 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.198 |
| 01/04/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/03/2026 | $3.199 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Albany Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Albany, used by 4,725,574 or 61% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Albany households is Electricity, used by 1,365,710 homes (18%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (5%), Other (1%), and Wood (1%).
Albany County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,725,574 | 377,922 | 1,365,710 | 1,103,323 | 92,054 | 16,434 | 100,232 |
| 2024 | 4,679,558 | 370,910 | 1,292,868 | 1,143,783 | 96,147 | 15,259 | 97,524 |
| 2023 | 4,581,041 | 402,335 | 1,263,700 | 1,212,850 | 100,015 | 11,208 | 104,369 |
| 2022 | 4,542,443 | 400,969 | 1,190,880 | 1,279,260 | 99,080 | 11,314 | 103,810 |
| 2021 | 4,489,009 | 388,311 | 1,118,015 | 1,293,770 | 108,202 | 8,858 | 98,952 |
| 2020 | 4,504,504 | 353,944 | 1,014,730 | 1,343,665 | 111,106 | 8,778 | 89,024 |
| 2019 | 4,519,999 | 319,576 | 911,445 | 1,393,560 | 114,011 | 8,697 | 79,096 |
| 2018 | 4,397,917 | 308,020 | 890,554 | 1,459,976 | 120,159 | 6,022 | 82,621 |
| 2017 | 4,339,349 | 294,973 | 867,925 | 1,496,843 | 122,088 | 5,988 | 77,386 |
| 2016 | 4,227,422 | 273,838 | 860,856 | 1,540,787 | 126,890 | 6,535 | 79,479 |
| 2015 | 4,202,413 | 265,224 | 808,370 | 1,649,860 | 141,016 | 3,120 | 78,999 |
| 2014 | 4,186,666 | 258,775 | 770,577 | 1,752,656 | 145,012 | 2,573 | 76,963 |
| 2013 | 4,074,510 | 259,367 | 764,400 | 1,802,442 | 148,422 | 2,525 | 81,841 |
| 2012 | 4,044,389 | 237,738 | 775,390 | 1,901,118 | 155,603 | 2,168 | 61,429 |
| 2011 | 4,014,222 | 222,634 | 707,016 | 1,979,067 | 143,287 | 2,728 | 63,609 |
| 2010 | 3,961,085 | 227,607 | 676,262 | 2,068,004 | 143,242 | 1,823 | 61,664 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Albany
Oil has become less popular in Albany. In the 3 years since 2022, the number of residents using heating oil dropped from 1,279,260 to 1,103,323, a 14% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Albany
Between 2022 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel decreased from 400,969 to 377,922, a 6% change. Comparing 2022 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 4,542,443 to 4,725,574, a 4% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Albany
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Albany. Since 2022, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 1,190,880 to 1,365,710, a 15% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Albany
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 16,434 homes in Albany are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 45% gain from 2022, when 11,314 homes utilized active solar heating.
Albany County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Albany County homeowners purchased a total of 7 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Albany’s overall oil usage varies each year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ furnaces need to burn additional heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Albany was 28.1°F, which was 5.4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Albany County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.5° F |
Albany County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Albany households heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 60 heating oil companies that serve Albany plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 322 “full-service” oil companies that serve Albany. Full service companies such as H & M Oil Co Inc Hoffman & Miller Oil Co or Helderberg Oil Inc offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. A few of the 2 Albany cash heating oil companies serving Albany include Collins & Son Inc and MainCare Express.
Albany Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Albany: 60 companies .
