Niagara County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 01:15 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Niagara Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Niagara, used by 54,345,995 or 62% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Niagara households is Electricity, used by 15,152,300 homes (17%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Niagara 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 Niagara
Number two heating oil has become less popular in Niagara. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of families using heating oil declined from 16,632,522 to 12,150,215, a 27% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Niagara 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 Niagara
Between 2021 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel dropped from 4,114,307 to 3,852,351, a 6% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 54,061,475 to 54,345,995, a 1% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Niagara
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Niagara. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 12,000,235 to 15,152,300, a 26% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Niagara
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 49,551 homes in Niagara are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 48% drop from 2021, when 95,189 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Niagara County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Niagara homes heating with oil, picking which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Niagara makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 10 “full-service” oil companies that serve Niagara. Full service companies such as Drum Oil Inc or The Maunz Corporation offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Examples of 2 Niagara cash heating oil companies serving Niagara include Noco Energy Corp and Ken Wendts Propane Gas Service Inc.
Niagara Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Niagara: 6 companies . Average Number of Niagara Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 3518
Niagara Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 residences in Niagara heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Niagara temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Niagara households are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
3.94% of Niagara County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Niagara County Households | Niagara County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 932,908 | 36,716 |
48 Niagara Number Two Heating Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Niagara houses during this past winter, the Niagara community relies on its 48 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 Niagara, 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 Niagara and the surrounding region.
