Fulton County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | $3.681 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.681 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.681 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.681 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.681 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.681 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.681 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.681 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.681 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.681 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.150 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.150 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.150 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.150 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.150 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.150 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.150 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Fulton Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Fulton, used by 54,345,995 or 62% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Fulton 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%).
Fulton 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 Fulton
Number two heating oil has become less popular in Fulton. In the 3 years since 2022, the number of homeowners using oil declined from 15,992,578 to 12,150,215, a 24% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Fulton 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 Fulton
Between 2022 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel dropped from 4,339,040 to 3,852,351, a 11% change. Comparing 2022 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel stayed the same from 54,363,807 to 54,345,995, a 0% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Fulton
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Fulton. Since 2022, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 12,803,543 to 15,152,300, a 18% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Fulton
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. Now, 49,551 homes in Fulton are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 54% drop from 2022, when 108,288 homes used active solar heating.
Fulton County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Fulton County homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Fulton’s overall number two heating oil use fluctuates from year to year primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Fulton was 27°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Fulton County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 31.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 32° F |
Fulton County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Fulton homeowners heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Fulton makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 14 “full-service” oil companies that serve Fulton. Full service companies such as Pne Transportation Inc Egelston Oil Company or James H Sprung Elocin Oil Co offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client 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 return for better prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. A few of the 2 Fulton cash heating oil companies serving Fulton include Countryside Management Corp Countryside Fuels and Neri Oil Company Inc.
Fulton Fuel Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Fulton: 14 companies . Average Number of Fulton Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 4575
Fulton Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 households in Fulton heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Fulton temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Fulton homes are reliant on fuel oil delivery each winter.
19.84% of Fulton County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Fulton County Households | Fulton County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 264,109 | 52,392 |
42 Fulton Heating Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of heating oil delivered to Fulton houses the last heating season, the Fulton community depends on its 42 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 Fulton, 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 homes and businesses throughout Fulton and the surrounding area.
