Cayuga County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/27/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/26/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/25/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/24/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/23/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/22/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/21/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/20/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/19/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/18/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/17/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/16/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/15/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/14/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/13/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/12/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/11/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/10/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/09/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/08/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/07/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/06/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/05/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/04/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/03/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/02/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/01/2025 | $2.799 |
| 10/31/2025 | $2.799 |
| 10/30/2025 | $2.799 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Cayuga Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Cayuga, used by 54,345,995 or 62% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Cayuga homeowners is Electricity, used by 15,152,300 homes (17%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Cayuga County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54345995 | 3852351 | 15152300 | 12150215 | 1528832 | 49551 | 965942 |
| 2024 | 54568071 | 4135191 | 14304766 | 13657397 | 1395422 | 79805 | 1053660 |
| 2023 | 54602419 | 4386014 | 13489574 | 15145446 | 1265719 | 107463 | 1131873 |
| 2022 | 54363807 | 4339040 | 12803543 | 15992578 | 1257805 | 108288 | 1140235 |
| 2021 | 54061475 | 4114307 | 12000235 | 16632522 | 1324256 | 95189 | 1095930 |
| 2020 | 53323524 | 3897922 | 11354669 | 17154552 | 1391480 | 89123 | 1048120 |
| 2019 | 52462179 | 3661802 | 10730044 | 17860046 | 1474191 | 79739 | 1002000 |
| 2018 | 51769199 | 3468945 | 10231832 | 18719789 | 1565542 | 65316 | 975337 |
| 2017 | 51058554 | 3343718 | 9951967 | 19572893 | 1642923 | 54401 | 975306 |
| 2016 | 50300624 | 3211343 | 9723022 | 20393885 | 1707981 | 44807 | 948347 |
| 2015 | 49678528 | 3073822 | 9410192 | 21345530 | 1750824 | 35228 | 904279 |
| 2014 | 49145092 | 2965973 | 9071735 | 22384709 | 1772839 | 29310 | 861878 |
| 2013 | 48519646 | 2875722 | 8724939 | 23380223 | 1770703 | 26140 | 819051 |
| 2012 | 47926394 | 2781777 | 8347598 | 24455338 | 1731834 | 23111 | 769203 |
| 2011 | 47264555 | 2714802 | 8011428 | 25566431 | 1655190 | 20508 | 741884 |
| 2010 | 46499120 | 2678889 | 7666509 | 26676046 | 1566890 | 21918 | 748535 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cayuga
Fuel oil has become decreasing in demand in Cayuga. In the 9 years since 2016, the number of families using oil decreased from 20,393,885 to 12,150,215, a 40% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Cayuga County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 979283 |
| 2025-11-10 | 979470 |
| 2025-11-09 | 979643 |
| 2025-11-08 | 979822 |
| 2025-11-07 | 980045 |
| 2025-11-06 | 980219 |
| 2025-11-05 | 980405 |
| 2025-11-04 | 980586 |
| 2025-11-03 | 980775 |
| 2025-11-02 | 980970 |
| 2025-11-01 | 981152 |
| 2025-10-31 | 981144 |
| 2025-10-30 | 981318 |
| 2025-10-29 | 981492 |
| 2025-10-28 | 981689 |
| 2025-10-27 | 981891 |
| 2025-10-26 | 982096 |
| 2025-10-25 | 982287 |
| 2025-10-24 | 982490 |
| 2025-10-23 | 982680 |
| 2025-10-22 | 982911 |
| 2025-10-21 | 983098 |
| 2025-10-20 | 983294 |
| 2025-10-19 | 983482 |
| 2025-10-18 | 983686 |
| 2025-10-17 | 983873 |
| 2025-10-16 | 984060 |
| 2025-10-15 | 984310 |
| 2025-10-14 | 984540 |
| 2025-10-13 | 984724 |
| 2025-10-12 | 984914 |
| 2025-10-11 | 985121 |
| 2025-10-10 | 985306 |
| 2025-10-09 | 985499 |
| 2025-10-08 | 985689 |
| 2025-10-07 | 985923 |
| 2025-10-06 | 986110 |
| 2025-10-05 | 986303 |
| 2025-10-04 | 986504 |
| 2025-10-03 | 986712 |
| 2025-10-02 | 986911 |
| 2025-10-01 | 987105 |
| 2025-09-30 | 987282 |
| 2025-09-29 | 987468 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cayuga
Between 2016 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 3,211,343 to 3,852,351, a 20% change. Comparing 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 50,300,624 to 54,345,995, a 8% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Cayuga
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Cayuga. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 9,723,022 to 15,152,300, a 56% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Cayuga
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. Currently, 49,551 homes in Cayuga are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 11% gain from 2016, when 44,807 homes had active solar heating.
Cayuga County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Cayuga County homeowners purchased a total of 551,303 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Cayuga’s overall number two heating oil use changes annually based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ furnaces need to burn more and more fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Cayuga was 27°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Cayuga County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 26.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 29° F |
Cayuga County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Cayuga residences heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Cayuga is an important decision.
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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Cayuga. Full service companies such as E And V Energy Corporation or offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer 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 families who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Cayuga cash heating oil companies serving Cayuga include Vannorstrand Oil Company LLC and Vannorstrand Oil Company LLC.
Cayuga Oil Company By The Numbers: Fuel oil Companies Serving Cayuga: 2 companies . Average Number of Cayuga Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 1144
Cayuga Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 families in Cayuga heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cayuga temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Cayuga families depend on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
6.13% of Cayuga County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Cayuga County Households | Cayuga County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 204,183 | 12,516 |
3 Cayuga Number Two Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Cayuga houses last winter, the Cayuga community relies on its 3 oil companies when temperatures dip. 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 Cayuga, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to residences and companies throughout Cayuga and the surrounding region.
