Livingston 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: Livingston County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Livingston County, used by 4,593,346 or 59.99% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Livingston 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).
Livingston County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Livingston 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 Livingston County
Heating oil has become less popular in Livingston County. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,173,711 to 1,379,410, a 36.54% drop.
Livingston 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 Livingston County
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 224,689 to 371,184.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,908,626 to 4,593,346.
Electricity use for home heating in Livingston County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Livingston County. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 653,872 to 1,040,155, a 59.08% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Livingston 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 Livingston County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 403.69% increase from 2011, when only 1,680 homes had installed active solar heating.
Livingston County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Livingston County homeowners purchased a total of 129,151 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Livingston 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 Livingston County, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Livingston County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
Livingston County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Livingston County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Livingston 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Livingston County. Full service companies such as Valley Energy Services LLC Valley Fuels 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 Livingston 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 Livingston County include Frank T Rose Roses Enterprises and undefined.
Livingston County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Livingston County: 2 companies
Average Number Of Livingston County Homes Served Per Company: 134 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Livingston County Oil Company: 64,575 gallons per year
Livingston County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 268 households in Livingston County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Livingston County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
6% of Livingston County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Livingston County Households | Livingston County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 4,385 | 268 |
2 Livingston County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 129,151 gallons of heating oil delivered to Livingston County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Livingston County community relies on its 2 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 Livingston County, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye S in Rochester, NY and Sunoco in Rochester, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Livingston County.
