Cheapest Bronx County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 1, 2026 at 01:15 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/01/2026 | $3.500 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.500 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.500 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.500 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.050 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.050 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.050 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.050 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.050 |
| 01/21/2026 | $2.950 |
| 01/20/2026 | $2.810 |
| 01/19/2026 | $2.740 |
| 01/18/2026 | $2.740 |
| 01/17/2026 | $2.740 |
| 01/16/2026 | $2.740 |
| 01/15/2026 | $2.650 |
| 01/14/2026 | $2.650 |
| 01/13/2026 | $2.650 |
| 01/12/2026 | $2.680 |
| 01/11/2026 | $2.800 |
| 01/10/2026 | $2.800 |
| 01/09/2026 | $2.800 |
| 01/08/2026 | $2.760 |
| 01/07/2026 | $2.810 |
| 01/06/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/05/2026 | $2.810 |
| 01/04/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/03/2026 | $2.830 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Bronx Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Bronx, used by 4,725,574 or 61% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Bronx households is Electricity, used by 1,365,710 homes (18%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (5%), Other (1%), and Wood (1%).
Bronx 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 Bronx
Oil has become decreasing in demand in Bronx. In the 1 years since 2024, the number of households using number two heating oil dropped from 1,143,783 to 1,103,323, a 4% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bronx
Between 2024 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 370,910 to 377,922, a 2% change. Comparing 2024 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 4,679,558 to 4,725,574, a 1% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Bronx
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Bronx. Since 2024, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 1,292,868 to 1,365,710, a 6% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Bronx
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. 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. Currently, 16,434 homes in Bronx are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 8% gain from 2024, when 15,259 homes had active solar heating.
Bronx County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Bronx County homeowners purchased a total of 73 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Bronx’s overall number two heating oil use varies yearly as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ boilers need to burn more and more oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Bronx was 28.1°F, which was 5.4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Bronx County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.5° F |
Bronx County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Bronx households heating with oil, selecting which of the 122 heating oil companies that serve Bronx can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 58 “full-service” oil companies that serve Bronx. Full service companies such as Plitnick Home Fuel & Service Co LLC or Nrg Heat & Power LLC offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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 known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Bronx cash heating oil companies serving Bronx include Ronco Oil Inc and TDR Heating Corp.
Bronx Oil Company Statistics: Fuel oil Companies Serving Bronx: 122 companies .
