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Oil Prices in Cato, NY

Updated on March 28, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Vannorstrand Oil Company LLC	Call for price	No	No

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

Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	-	-
150 gallonsgals	$2.86 per gallon/gal	Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$2.86 per gallon/gal	Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$2.86 per gallon/gal	Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Cato, used by 508 or 37.33% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cato homeowners is propane, used by 350 homes (25.72%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (246), electricity (180), natural gas (52), and other fuels (29).

Cato Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Cato Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	508	37.3%
Propane	350	25.7%
Wood	246	18.1%
Electricity	180	13.2%
Natural Gas	52	3.8%
Other Fuels	29	2.1%
Coal	19	1.4%
No Fuel	1	0.1%

Heating oil (37.3%)

Propane (25.7%)

Wood (18.1%)

Electricity (13.2%)

Natural gas (3.8%)

Other fuels (2.1%)

Coal (1.4%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cato

Heating oil has become more popular in Cato. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 500 to 508, a 1.60% lift.

Cato Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	651
2012	654
2013	607
2014	559
2015	500
2016	477
2017	506
2018	556
2019	566
2020	526
2021	517
2022	508

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cato

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 423 to 350.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 13 to 52.

Electricity use for home heating in Cato

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cato. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 114 to 180, a 57.89% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Cato

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 Cato have not yet adopted solar heating.

Cato, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Cato homeowners purchased a total of 244,809 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Cato ranks 440^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Cato ranks 2492^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Cato’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 Cato, the average outside temperature was 3.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Cato Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	31.1° F
2023 - 2024	34.2° F

Cato Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Cato homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Cato 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 Cato. 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 Cato 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 Cato include Vannorstrand Oil Company LLC and undefined.

Cato Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Cato: 1 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Cato: 18 miles

Average Number Of Cato Homes Served Per Company: 508 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Cato Oil Company: 244,809 gallons per year

Cato, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 508 households in Cato, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cato, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

37% of Cato, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Cato, NY Households	Cato, NY Heating Oil Households
1,361	508

1 Cato, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 244,809 gallons of heating oil delivered to Cato, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Cato, NY community relies on its 1 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 Cato, 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 Cato, NY.

Cato 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.