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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Alstead Suppliers

Oil Prices in Alstead, NH

Updated Today at 04:27 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Davis Oil Company Call for price No No
Patten Energy Call for price No No
Discount Oil Of Keene Call for price No No
RE Hinkley Co Inc Call for price No No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Alstead, NH

Alstead Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.216
01/11/2025$3.216
01/10/2025$3.216
01/08/2025$3.174
01/07/2025$3.216
01/06/2025$3.216
01/05/2025$3.129
01/04/2025$3.129
01/03/2025$3.116
01/02/2025$3.129
01/01/2025$3.116
12/31/2024$3.116
12/30/2024$3.116
12/29/2024$3.116
12/28/2024$3.116
12/27/2024$3.116
12/26/2024$3.116
12/25/2024$3.116
12/24/2024$3.116
12/23/2024$3.116
12/22/2024$3.116
12/21/2024$3.116
12/20/2024$3.116
12/19/2024$3.116
12/18/2024$3.074
12/17/2024$3.090
12/16/2024$3.094
12/15/2024$3.044
12/14/2024$3.044
12/13/2024$3.044

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Alstead, used by 411 or 43.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Alstead homeowners is wood, used by 319 homes (33.40%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (211), other fuels (12), electricity (11), and other fuels (2).

Alstead Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelAlstead Households % of Households
Heating Oil41143.0%
Wood31933.4%
Propane21122.1%
Other Fuels121.3%
Electricity111.2%
Natural Gas20.2%

Heating oil (43.0%)

Wood (33.4%)

Propane (22.1%)

Other fuels (1.3%)

Electricity (1.2%)

Natural gas (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Alstead

Heating oil has become less popular in Alstead. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 544 to 411, a 24.45% drop.

Alstead Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011555
2012544
2013494
2014491
2015482
2016460
2017405
2018443
2019454
2020441
2021426
2022411

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Alstead

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 92 to 211.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4 to 2.

Electricity use for home heating in Alstead

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Alstead. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 14 to 11, a 21.43% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Alstead

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 Alstead have not yet adopted solar heating.

Alstead, NH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Alstead homeowners purchased a total of 364,796 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Alstead ranks 136th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Alstead ranks 1950th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Alstead’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 Alstead, the average outside temperature was 1.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Alstead Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530.4° F
2023 - 202431.7° F

Alstead Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Alstead homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Alstead 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Alstead. Full service companies such as Discount Oil Of Keene 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 Alstead 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 Alstead include Patten Energy and Davis Oil Company.

Alstead Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Alstead: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Alstead: 18 miles

Average Number Of Alstead Homes Served Per Company: 102 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Alstead Oil Company: 91,199 gallons per year

Alstead, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 411 households in Alstead, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Alstead, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

43% of Alstead, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Alstead, NH HouseholdsAlstead, NH Heating Oil Households
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4 Alstead, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 364,796 gallons of heating oil delivered to Alstead, NH homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Alstead, NH community relies on its 4 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 Alstead, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sti in Springfield, MA and Sprague in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Alstead, NH.

Alstead 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.

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