Bronx County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | $3.295 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.292 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.252 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.252 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.252 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.252 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.318 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.306 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.332 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.332 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.332 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.340 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.332 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.324 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.055 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.010 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.180 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.204 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.204 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.194 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.162 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.182 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.182 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.182 |
| 10/18/2025 | $3.182 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.182 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.182 |
| 10/15/2025 | $3.187 |
| 10/14/2025 | $3.200 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.230 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Bronx Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Bronx, used by 379466 or 50 % of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Bronx residents is Electricity, used by 199793 homes (26 %). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (16), Propane (2), Solar (0), and Wood (0).
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 785763208 | 71960634 | 637193025 | 48812146 | 24289218 | 1892632 | 6488458 |
| 2024 | 754831776 | 73626642 | 632888389 | 54660244 | 23267055 | 3081321 | 6989588 |
| 2023 | 724456073 | 75027955 | 627975535 | 60482325 | 22238794 | 4178831 | 7432514 |
| 2022 | 712860681 | 74329532 | 616540346 | 63226214 | 22290331 | 4123694 | 7500830 |
| 2021 | 708879156 | 72424198 | 600163166 | 64926934 | 23088164 | 3457047 | 7334952 |
| 2020 | 702585625 | 71392940 | 585415553 | 66444204 | 24243376 | 2936238 | 7227970 |
| 2019 | 696852801 | 70107447 | 571283653 | 68034713 | 25594875 | 2459570 | 7114640 |
| 2018 | 692877382 | 68738529 | 558878182 | 69840033 | 26854117 | 2016691 | 7054538 |
| 2017 | 689185023 | 68249744 | 549060635 | 71867897 | 27926877 | 1655265 | 7069404 |
| 2016 | 685297262 | 67752439 | 539238282 | 74036776 | 28705761 | 1331396 | 6972832 |
| 2015 | 682586566 | 67422742 | 528934732 | 76878900 | 29256880 | 1048739 | 6783052 |
| 2014 | 681481000 | 67667806 | 518506214 | 80221324 | 29517250 | 856792 | 6601181 |
| 2013 | 681064819 | 68353810 | 508282015 | 83646408 | 29396714 | 731588 | 6387701 |
| 2012 | 682284503 | 69254676 | 498125184 | 87456210 | 29012302 | 634283 | 6127876 |
| 2011 | 683725876 | 70645477 | 487726119 | 91329937 | 28289868 | 573370 | 5937157 |
| 2010 | 684479945 | 72690276 | 476673896 | 95397455 | 27474948 | 584015 | 5997025 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bronx
Fuel oil has become more prevalent in Bronx. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of homeowners using heating oil fell from 257397 to 126068, a 51 % drop.
| Date | Households |
|---|
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bronx
Between 2014 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 10858 to 16875, a 55 % change. Comparing 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 276884 to 379466, a 37 % change.
Electricity use for home heating in Bronx
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Bronx. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity dipped from 151744 to 199793, a 32 % change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Bronx
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. 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, 964 homes in Bronx are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 193 % jump from 2014, when 329 homes used 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 fuel oil usage changes, correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of fuel oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Bronx was 35°F, which was 2°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Bronx County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
Bronx County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Bronx households heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 122 heating oil companies that serve Bronx 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 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 homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic number two 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 household 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 households who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. A few of the 2 Bronx cash heating oil companies serving Bronx include Ronco Oil Inc Inc and TDR Heating Corp. Bronx Fuel Oil Company By The Numbers Oil Companies Serving Bronx: 122 companies
Bronx Heating Oil Delivery Overview
126,068 families in Bronx heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bronx temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 16 of Bronx residences depend on number two heating oil each winter. 86 Bronx Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community With 63,034,000 gallons of heating oil delivered to Bronx households the last heating season, the Bronx community looks to its 86 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. 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 Bronx, 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 homes and businesses throughout Bronx and the surrounding vicinity.
28.05% of Bronx County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Bronx County Households | Bronx County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 537,008 | 150,646 |
122 Bronx County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 73 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Bronx County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Bronx County community relies on its 122 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 Bronx County, two of the closest terminals are Westmore in Mt. Vernon, NY and Etmt in Newark Proper, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Bronx County.
