Lewis 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: Lewis County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Lewis County, used by 4,593,346 or 59.99% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lewis 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).
Lewis County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Lewis 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 Lewis County
Heating oil has become less popular in Lewis County. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,082,821 to 1,379,410, a 33.77% drop.
Lewis 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 Lewis County
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 228,189 to 371,184.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,971,363 to 4,593,346.
Electricity use for home heating in Lewis County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lewis County. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 682,406 to 1,040,155, a 52.42% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Lewis 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 Lewis County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 369.85% increase from 2012, when only 1,801 homes had installed active solar heating.
Lewis County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Lewis County homeowners purchased a total of 76,623 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Lewis 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 Lewis County, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lewis County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
Lewis County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lewis County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Lewis 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lewis County. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined 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 Lewis 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 Lewis County include Philly Fuels Inc and Christman Fuel Service Inc.
Lewis County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Lewis County: 3 companies
Average Number Of Lewis County Homes Served Per Company: 53 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Lewis County Oil Company: 25,541 gallons per year
Lewis County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 159 households in Lewis County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lewis County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
39% of Lewis County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lewis County Households | Lewis County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 401 | 159 |
3 Lewis County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 76,623 gallons of heating oil delivered to Lewis County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Lewis County community relies on its 3 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 Lewis County, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Marcy, NY and Sunoco in Marcy, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Lewis County.
