Hamilton County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on June 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/20/2025 | $3.466 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.421 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.337 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.327 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.167 |
| 06/12/2025 | $3.015 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.100 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.112 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.105 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.102 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.108 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.112 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.098 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.108 |
| 05/30/2025 | $3.114 |
| 05/29/2025 | $3.077 |
| 05/28/2025 | $3.117 |
| 05/27/2025 | $3.109 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.111 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.112 |
| 05/22/2025 | $3.102 |
| 05/21/2025 | $3.092 |
| 05/20/2025 | $3.083 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.120 |
| 05/16/2025 | $3.134 |
| 05/15/2025 | $3.131 |
| 05/14/2025 | $3.137 |
| 05/13/2025 | $3.119 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.090 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Hamilton County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Hamilton County, used by 4,593,346 or 59.99% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Hamilton County homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,379,410 homes (18.02%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,040,155), propane (371,184), no fuel (127,077), and other fuels (102,644).
Hamilton County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Hamilton County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 4.5M | 60.0% |
| Heating Oil | 1.3M | 18.0% |
| Electricity | 1.0M | 13.6% |
| Propane | 371,184 | 4.8% |
| No Fuel | 127,077 | 1.7% |
| Wood | 117,324 | 1.5% |
| Other Fuels | 102,644 | 1.3% |
| Coal | 17,488 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 8,462 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (60.0%)
Heating oil (18.0%)
Electricity (13.6%)
Propane (4.8%)
No fuel (1.7%)
Wood (1.5%)
Other fuels (1.3%)
Coal (0.2%)
Solar (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Hamilton County
Heating oil has become less popular in Hamilton County. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,663,074 to 1,379,410, a 17.06% drop.
Hamilton County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.1M |
| 2012 | 2.0M |
| 2013 | 1.9M |
| 2014 | 1.9M |
| 2015 | 1.8M |
| 2016 | 1.7M |
| 2017 | 1.6M |
| 2018 | 1.5M |
| 2019 | 1.5M |
| 2020 | 1.4M |
| 2021 | 1.4M |
| 2022 | 1.3M |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Hamilton County
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 274,348 to 371,184.
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,228,093 to 4,593,346.
Electricity use for home heating in Hamilton County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Hamilton County. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 820,554 to 1,040,155, a 26.76% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Hamilton County
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.
Currently, 8,462 homes in Hamilton County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 102.49% increase from 2017, when only 4,179 homes had installed active solar heating.
Hamilton County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Hamilton County homeowners purchased a total of 438,054 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Hamilton County’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Hamilton County, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Hamilton County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
Hamilton County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Hamilton County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Hamilton County is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 4 “full-service” oil companies that serve Hamilton County. Full service companies such as Helmers Fuel & Trucking Inc or Raquette Lake Supply Co Inc offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Hamilton County homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Hamilton County include Clark Energy LLC and Clark Energy LLC.
Hamilton County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Hamilton County: 8 companies
Average Number Of Hamilton County Homes Served Per Company: 113 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Hamilton County Oil Company: 54,756 gallons per year
Hamilton County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 909 households in Hamilton County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hamilton County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
45% of Hamilton County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Hamilton County Households | Hamilton County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2,009 | 909 |
11 Hamilton County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 438,054 gallons of heating oil delivered to Hamilton County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Hamilton County community relies on its 11 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 Hamilton County, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Utica, NY and Sunoco in Marcy, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Hamilton County.
