Genesee County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 9, 2025 at 01:15 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | $3.386 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.390 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.421 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.423 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.434 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.394 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.399 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.397 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.404 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.415 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.429 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.438 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.454 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.466 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.459 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.405 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.388 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.381 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.374 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.373 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.340 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.337 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.320 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.294 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.290 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.279 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.348 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.342 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.335 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.336 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Genesee Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Genesee, used by 54,345,995 or 62% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Genesee 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%).
Genesee 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 Genesee
Fuel oil has become less popular in Genesee. In the 8 years since 2017, the number of families using oil fell from 19,572,893 to 12,150,215, a 38% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Genesee 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 Genesee
Between 2017 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,343,718 to 3,852,351, a 15% change. Comparing 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 51,058,554 to 54,345,995, a 6% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Genesee
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Genesee. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 9,951,967 to 15,152,300, a 52% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Genesee
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. 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 Genesee are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 9% drop from 2017, when 54,401 homes had active solar heating.
Genesee County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Genesee families heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Genesee plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Genesee. Full service companies such as Dave Reisdorf Inc Reisdorf Oil & Propane or Dave Reisdorf Inc Reisdorf Oil & Propane offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic heating 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 referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners 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. Examples of 2 Genesee cash heating oil companies serving Genesee include Olear's Inc and Francis W King Petroleum Products.
Genesee Fuel Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Genesee: 5 companies . Average Number of Genesee Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 666
Genesee Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 families in Genesee heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Genesee temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Genesee families rely on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
4.98% of Genesee County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Genesee County Households | Genesee County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 147,699 | 7,356 |
9 Genesee Heating Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of heating oil delivered to Genesee residences the last heating season, the Genesee community relies on its 9 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 Genesee, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the oil to homes and businesses throughout Genesee and the surrounding vicinity.
