Chautauqua County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.249 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.249 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/18/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/15/2025 | $3.199 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Chautauqua Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Chautauqua, used by 54,345,995 or 62% of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Chautauqua families 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%).
Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua
Heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Chautauqua. In the 5 years since 2020, the number of residents using number two heating oil dipped from 17,154,552 to 12,150,215, a 29% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 3,897,922 to 3,852,351, a 1% change. Comparing 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 53,323,524 to 54,345,995, a 2% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Chautauqua
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Chautauqua. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 11,354,669 to 15,152,300, a 33% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Chautauqua
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. Now, 49,551 homes in Chautauqua are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 44% drop from 2020, when 89,123 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Chautauqua County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Chautauqua County homeowners purchased a total of 130,115 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Chautauqua’s overall fuel oil usage varies from year to year correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ boilers need to burn more and more heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Chautauqua was 27°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Chautauqua County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 25.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 28° F |
Chautauqua County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Chautauqua households heating with heating oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Chautauqua is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Chautauqua. Full service companies such as Lictus Keystone Inc or offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Some of the 2 Chautauqua cash heating oil companies serving Chautauqua include Tps Supply Corp Tps Petroleum Suppliers and Danielson Oil Company Inc.
Chautauqua Fuel Oil Company By The Numbers: Fuel oil Companies Serving Chautauqua: 3 companies . Average Number of Chautauqua Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 270
Chautauqua Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 homes in Chautauqua heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chautauqua temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Chautauqua residences depend on oil delivery each winter.
1.39% of Chautauqua County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Chautauqua County Households | Chautauqua County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 19,407 | 270 |
3 Chautauqua Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chautauqua households during this past winter, the Chautauqua community depends on its 3 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 Chautauqua, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Chautauqua and the surrounding area.
