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Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$2.72 per gallon/gal	May 11, 2025, 10:15 AM
150 gallonsgals	$2.65 per gallon/gal	May 11, 2025, 10:15 AM
200 gallonsgals	$2.59 per gallon/gal	May 11, 2025, 10:15 AM
250 gallonsgals	$2.59 per gallon/gal	May 11, 2025, 10:15 AM

South Richmond Hill Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
05/11/2025	$2.987
05/10/2025	$2.987
05/09/2025	$2.987
05/08/2025	$2.987
05/07/2025	$2.997
05/06/2025	$2.960
05/05/2025	$3.110
05/04/2025	$3.103
05/03/2025	$3.103
05/02/2025	$3.103
05/01/2025	$3.113
04/30/2025	$3.113
04/29/2025	$3.113
04/28/2025	$3.113
04/27/2025	$3.113
04/26/2025	$3.113
04/25/2025	$3.113
04/24/2025	$3.113
04/23/2025	$3.113
04/22/2025	$3.113
04/21/2025	$3.113
04/20/2025	$3.117
04/19/2025	$3.117
04/18/2025	$3.117
04/17/2025	$3.117
04/16/2025	$3.123
04/15/2025	$3.123
04/14/2025	$3.123
04/13/2025	$3.123
04/12/2025	$3.123

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Richmond Hill Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in South Richmond Hill, used by 11,484 or 86.84% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Richmond Hill homeowners is heating oil, used by 644 homes (4.87%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (562), propane (374), other fuels (235), and other fuels (235).

South Richmond Hill Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	South Richmond Hill Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	11,484	86.8%
Heating Oil	644	4.9%
Electricity	562	4.3%
Propane	374	2.8%
Other Fuels	235	1.8%
No Fuel	52	0.4%
Solar	22	0.2%
Wood	19	0.1%

Natural gas (86.8%)

Heating oil (4.9%)

Electricity (4.3%)

Propane (2.8%)

Other fuels (1.8%)

No fuel (0.4%)

Solar (0.2%)

Wood (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Richmond Hill

Heating oil has become less popular in South Richmond Hill. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 852 to 644, a 24.41% drop.

South Richmond Hill Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,111
2012	1,963
2013	1,694
2014	1,583
2015	1,356
2016	1,271
2017	1,172
2018	1,002
2019	852
2020	1,001
2021	803
2022	644

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Richmond Hill

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 188 to 374.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 10,787 to 11,484.

Electricity use for home heating in South Richmond Hill

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Richmond Hill. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 262 to 562, a 114.50% increase.

Solar use for home heating in South Richmond Hill

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.

Currently, 22 homes in South Richmond Hill are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2019, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

South Richmond Hill, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South Richmond Hill homeowners purchased a total of 310,349 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, South Richmond Hill ranks 372^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Richmond Hill ranks 2147^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South Richmond Hill’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 South Richmond Hill, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Richmond Hill Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	39.5° F
2023 - 2024	41.3° F

South Richmond Hill, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 644 households in South Richmond Hill, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Richmond Hill, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

4% of South Richmond Hill, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

South Richmond Hill, NY Households	South Richmond Hill, NY Heating Oil Households
13,225	644

South Richmond Hill, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 310,348 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Richmond Hill, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the South Richmond Hill, NY community relies on its undefined 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 South Richmond Hill, NY, two of the closest terminals are Shell in Lawrence, NY and Shell in Lawrence, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in South Richmond Hill, NY.

South Richmond Hill 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.