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Oil Prices in Ontario, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Main Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Superior Plus Energy Services Inc Griffith Energy	Call for price	No	No
TraLin Corp Samson Fuel & Trucking	Call for price	No	No

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Ontario, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Ontario, NY

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Ontario Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Ontario, used by 4,100 or 72.20% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Ontario homeowners is electricity, used by 915 homes (16.11%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (379), heating oil (183), other fuels (57), and other fuels (61).

Ontario Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Ontario Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	4,100	72.2%
Electricity	915	16.1%
Propane	379	6.7%
Heating Oil	183	3.2%
Other Fuels	57	1.0%
Wood	42	0.7%
Coal	19	0.3%

Natural gas (72.2%)

Electricity (16.1%)

Propane (6.7%)

Heating oil (3.2%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

Wood (0.7%)

Coal (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Ontario

Heating oil has become less popular in Ontario. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 296 to 183, a 38.18% drop.

Ontario Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	296
2012	292
2013	320
2014	354
2015	387
2016	332
2017	301
2018	282
2019	280
2020	242
2021	211
2022	183

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ontario

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 150 to 379.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,140 to 4,100.

Electricity use for home heating in Ontario

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ontario. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 563 to 915, a 62.52% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Ontario

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.

Homeowners in Ontario have not yet adopted solar heating.

Ontario, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Ontario homeowners purchased a total of 88,189 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Ontario ranks 832^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Ontario ranks 4120^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Ontario’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 Ontario, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Ontario Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.5° F
2023 - 2024	36.5° F

Ontario Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Ontario homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Ontario 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 Ontario. 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 Ontario 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 Ontario include Superior Plus Energy Services Inc Griffith Energy and Main Energy Inc.

Ontario Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Ontario: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Ontario: 18 miles

Average Number Of Ontario Homes Served Per Company: 61 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Ontario Oil Company: 29,396 gallons per year

Ontario, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 183 households in Ontario, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ontario, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Ontario, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Ontario, NY Households	Ontario, NY Heating Oil Households
5,679	183

3 Ontario, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 88,189 gallons of heating oil delivered to Ontario, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Ontario, NY 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 Ontario, NY, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Ontario, NY.

Ontario Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.