Ulster County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | $3.533 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.533 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.535 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.542 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.544 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.549 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.554 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.554 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.554 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.550 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.535 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.503 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.492 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.489 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.489 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.489 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.488 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.462 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.435 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.434 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.423 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.423 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.423 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.413 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.399 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.393 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.420 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.419 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.419 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.390 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Ulster Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Ulster, used by 54,345,995 or 62% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Ulster homeowners is Electricity, used by 15,152,300 homes (17%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Ulster 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 Ulster
Oil has become less popular in Ulster. In the 3 years since 2022, the number of homeowners using heating oil dipped from 15,992,578 to 12,150,215, a 24% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Ulster 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 Ulster
Between 2022 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 4,339,040 to 3,852,351, a 11% change. Comparing 2022 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel remained unchanged from 54,363,807 to 54,345,995, a 0% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Ulster
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Ulster. Since 2022, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 12,803,543 to 15,152,300, a 18% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Ulster
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. 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. Currently, 49,551 homes in Ulster are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 54% drop from 2022, when 108,288 homes utilized active solar heating.
Ulster County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Ulster County homeowners purchased a total of 17 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Ulster’s overall heating oil usage varies annually as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn more and more fuel oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Ulster was 27°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Ulster County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 26.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 26° F |
Ulster County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Ulster households heating with heating oil, picking which of the 78 heating oil companies that serve Ulster makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 481 “full-service” oil companies that serve Ulster. Full service companies such as Sunshine Oil & Fuels Inc or Erichsen's Fuel Service Inc Dependable Energy Services offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two 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 household does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Examples of 2 Ulster cash heating oil companies serving Ulster include Aero Star Petroleum Inc and Upstate Energy Inc.
Ulster Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Heating oil Companies Serving Ulster: 78 companies . Average Number of Ulster Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 35661
Ulster Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 households in Ulster heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ulster temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Ulster houses rely on fuel oil delivery each winter.
31.25% of Ulster County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Ulster County Households | Ulster County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1.0M | 312,660 |
1064 Ulster Fuel Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of oil delivered to Ulster households during this past winter, the Ulster community looks to its 1064 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Ulster, 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 homes and businesses throughout Ulster and the surrounding vicinity.
