Madison County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 09:30 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.254 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.200 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.244 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.204 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.187 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.200 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.238 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.237 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.255 |
| 10/15/2025 | $3.257 |
| 10/14/2025 | $3.259 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.228 |
| 10/10/2025 | $3.250 |
| 10/09/2025 | $3.248 |
| 10/08/2025 | $3.300 |
| 10/07/2025 | $3.300 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.300 |
| 10/03/2025 | $3.316 |
| 10/02/2025 | $3.294 |
| 10/01/2025 | $3.326 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Madison Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Madison, used by 379466 or 50 % of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Madison homeowners is Electricity, used by 199793 homes (26 %). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (16), Propane (2), Solar (0), and Wood (0).
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 785763208 | 71960634 | 637193025 | 48812146 | 24289218 | 1892632 | 6488458 |
| 2024 | 754831776 | 73626642 | 632888389 | 54660244 | 23267055 | 3081321 | 6989588 |
| 2023 | 724456073 | 75027955 | 627975535 | 60482325 | 22238794 | 4178831 | 7432514 |
| 2022 | 712860681 | 74329532 | 616540346 | 63226214 | 22290331 | 4123694 | 7500830 |
| 2021 | 708879156 | 72424198 | 600163166 | 64926934 | 23088164 | 3457047 | 7334952 |
| 2020 | 702585625 | 71392940 | 585415553 | 66444204 | 24243376 | 2936238 | 7227970 |
| 2019 | 696852801 | 70107447 | 571283653 | 68034713 | 25594875 | 2459570 | 7114640 |
| 2018 | 692877382 | 68738529 | 558878182 | 69840033 | 26854117 | 2016691 | 7054538 |
| 2017 | 689185023 | 68249744 | 549060635 | 71867897 | 27926877 | 1655265 | 7069404 |
| 2016 | 685297262 | 67752439 | 539238282 | 74036776 | 28705761 | 1331396 | 6972832 |
| 2015 | 682586566 | 67422742 | 528934732 | 76878900 | 29256880 | 1048739 | 6783052 |
| 2014 | 681481000 | 67667806 | 518506214 | 80221324 | 29517250 | 856792 | 6601181 |
| 2013 | 681064819 | 68353810 | 508282015 | 83646408 | 29396714 | 731588 | 6387701 |
| 2012 | 682284503 | 69254676 | 498125184 | 87456210 | 29012302 | 634283 | 6127876 |
| 2011 | 683725876 | 70645477 | 487726119 | 91329937 | 28289868 | 573370 | 5937157 |
| 2010 | 684479945 | 72690276 | 476673896 | 95397455 | 27474948 | 584015 | 5997025 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Madison
Fuel oil has become less frequently used in Madison. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of homeowners using heating oil grew from 286026 to 126068, a 56 % gain.
| Date | Households |
|---|
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Madison
Between 2012 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel dropped from 9509 to 16875, a 77 % change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 259704 to 379466, a 46 % change.
Electricity use for home heating in Madison
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are losing popularity in Madison. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity bumped up from 139398 to 199793, a 43 % change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Madison
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. As it stands today, 964 homes in Madison are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 247 % jump from 2012, when 278 homes used active solar heating.
Madison County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Madison County homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Madison’s overall heating oil usage varies, from year to year. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Madison was 35°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Madison County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
Madison County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Madison homes heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Madison is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 21 “full-service” oil companies that serve Madison. Full service companies such as Thermo Petroleum Products Inc or Broedel Fuel Group LLC offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer 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 homeowners who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. A few of the 2 Madison cash heating oil companies serving Madison include Jennison Fuels LLC Inc and Nassimos Enterprises LLC. Madison Fuel Oil Company By The Numbers Oil Companies Serving Madison: 9 companies
Madison Heating Oil Delivery Overview
126,068 houses in Madison heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Madison temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 16 of Madison families rely on heating oil each winter. 86 Madison Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance With 63,034,000 gallons of heating oil delivered to Madison families last winter, the Madison community looks to its 86 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Madison, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to residences and companies throughout Madison and the surrounding vicinity.
24.22% of Madison County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Madison County Households | Madison County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 15,294 | 3,704 |
115 Madison County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Madison County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Madison County community relies on its 115 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 Madison 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 Madison County.
