Cayuga County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 15, 2025
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/13/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/11/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/08/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/07/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/06/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/05/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/04/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/03/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/02/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/01/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/30/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/29/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/28/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/27/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/26/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/25/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/24/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/23/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/22/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/21/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/20/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/19/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/18/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/17/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/16/2025 | $2.799 |
| 11/15/2025 | $2.799 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Cayuga Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Cayuga, used by 4,528,923 or 62% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Cayuga households is Electricity, used by 1,262,760 homes (17%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Cayuga County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54,345,995 | 3,852,351 | 15,152,300 | 12,150,215 | 1,528,832 | 49,551 | 965,942 |
| 2024 | 54,568,071 | 4,135,191 | 14,304,766 | 13,657,397 | 1,395,422 | 79,805 | 1,053,660 |
| 2023 | 54,602,419 | 4,386,014 | 13,489,574 | 15,145,446 | 1,265,719 | 107,463 | 1,131,873 |
| 2022 | 54,363,807 | 4,339,040 | 12,803,543 | 15,992,578 | 1,257,805 | 108,288 | 1,140,235 |
| 2021 | 54,061,475 | 4,114,307 | 12,000,235 | 16,632,522 | 1,324,256 | 95,189 | 1,095,930 |
| 2020 | 53,323,524 | 3,897,922 | 11,354,669 | 17,154,552 | 1,391,480 | 89,123 | 1,048,120 |
| 2019 | 52,462,179 | 3,661,802 | 10,730,044 | 17,860,046 | 1,474,191 | 79,739 | 1,002,000 |
| 2018 | 51,769,199 | 3,468,945 | 10,231,832 | 18,719,789 | 1,565,542 | 65,316 | 975,337 |
| 2017 | 51,058,554 | 3,343,718 | 9,951,967 | 19,572,893 | 1,642,923 | 54,401 | 975,306 |
| 2016 | 50,300,624 | 3,211,343 | 9,723,022 | 20,393,885 | 1,707,981 | 44,807 | 948,347 |
| 2015 | 49,678,528 | 3,073,822 | 9,410,192 | 21,345,530 | 1,750,824 | 35,228 | 904,279 |
| 2014 | 49,145,092 | 2,965,973 | 9,071,735 | 22,384,709 | 1,772,839 | 29,310 | 861,878 |
| 2013 | 48,519,646 | 2,875,722 | 8,724,939 | 23,380,223 | 1,770,703 | 26,140 | 819,051 |
| 2012 | 47,926,394 | 2,781,777 | 8,347,598 | 24,455,338 | 1,731,834 | 23,111 | 769,203 |
| 2011 | 47,264,555 | 2,714,802 | 8,011,428 | 25,566,431 | 1,655,190 | 20,508 | 741,884 |
| 2010 | 46,499,120 | 2,678,889 | 7,666,509 | 26,676,046 | 1,566,890 | 21,918 | 748,535 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cayuga
Oil has become losing popularity in Cayuga. In the 10 years since 2015, the number of residents using heating oil dipped from 1,778,870 to 1,012,545, a 43% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Cayuga County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 979,283 |
| 2025-11-10 | 979,470 |
| 2025-11-09 | 979,643 |
| 2025-11-08 | 979,822 |
| 2025-11-07 | 980,045 |
| 2025-11-06 | 980,219 |
| 2025-11-05 | 980,405 |
| 2025-11-04 | 980,586 |
| 2025-11-03 | 980,775 |
| 2025-11-02 | 980,970 |
| 2025-11-01 | 981,152 |
| 2025-10-31 | 981,144 |
| 2025-10-30 | 981,318 |
| 2025-10-29 | 981,492 |
| 2025-10-28 | 981,689 |
| 2025-10-27 | 981,891 |
| 2025-10-26 | 982,096 |
| 2025-10-25 | 982,287 |
| 2025-10-24 | 982,490 |
| 2025-10-23 | 982,680 |
| 2025-10-22 | 982,911 |
| 2025-10-21 | 983,098 |
| 2025-10-20 | 983,294 |
| 2025-10-19 | 983,482 |
| 2025-10-18 | 983,686 |
| 2025-10-17 | 983,873 |
| 2025-10-16 | 984,060 |
| 2025-10-15 | 984,310 |
| 2025-10-14 | 984,540 |
| 2025-10-13 | 984,724 |
| 2025-10-12 | 984,914 |
| 2025-10-11 | 985,121 |
| 2025-10-10 | 985,306 |
| 2025-10-09 | 985,499 |
| 2025-10-08 | 985,689 |
| 2025-10-07 | 985,923 |
| 2025-10-06 | 986,110 |
| 2025-10-05 | 986,303 |
| 2025-10-04 | 986,504 |
| 2025-10-03 | 986,712 |
| 2025-10-02 | 986,911 |
| 2025-10-01 | 987,105 |
| 2025-09-30 | 987,282 |
| 2025-09-29 | 987,468 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cayuga
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 256,226 to 321,104, a 25% change. Comparing 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 4,139,937 to 4,528,923, a 9% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Cayuga
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Cayuga. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 784,246 to 1,262,760, a 61% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Cayuga
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, 4,166 homes in Cayuga are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 41% gain from 2015, when 2,949 homes used active solar heating.
Cayuga County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Cayuga County homeowners purchased a total of 551,303 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Cayuga’s overall number two heating oil usage varies from year to year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Cayuga was 26.9°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Cayuga County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 26.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 29° F |
Cayuga County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Cayuga families heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Cayuga makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Cayuga. Full service companies such as E And V Energy Corporation or offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel 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: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Cayuga cash heating oil companies serving Cayuga include Vannorstrand Oil Company LLC and Vannorstrand Oil Company LLC.
Cayuga Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Heating oil Companies Serving Cayuga: 2 companies .
Average Number of Cayuga Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 6258
Cayuga Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 homes in Cayuga heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cayuga temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Cayuga households depend on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
6.13% of Cayuga County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Cayuga County Households | Cayuga County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 204,183 | 12,516 |
3 Cayuga Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Cayuga families the last heating season, the Cayuga community looks to its 3 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Cayuga, 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 Cayuga and the surrounding vicinity.
