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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 12 Lake George Suppliers

Oil Prices in Lake George, NY

Updated on October 17, 2024 at 08:31 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Buckman's Family Fuel Company Inc Call for price No No
Gf Heating Oil LLC Call for price No No
Mcdonald Oil LLC Call for price No No
Cv Fuel Services Inc Call for price No No
Hometown Oil Corp Call for price No No
Richards Fuels Inc Richard Fuels Call for price No No
Corinth Oil Delivery Inc Call for price No No
RJ Waterhouse Heating Oils Inc Call for price No No
Vadnais Fuels LLC Call for price No No

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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lake George Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Lake George, used by 636 or 29.86% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lake George homeowners is propane, used by 611 homes (28.69%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (529), electricity (345), wood (14), and other fuels (27).

Lake George Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelLake George Households % of Households
Heating Oil63629.86%
Propane61128.69%
Natural Gas52924.84%
Electricity34516.20%
Wood140.66%
No Fuel110.52%
Coal100.47%
Other Fuels60.28%

Heating oil (29.86)

Propane (28.69)

Natural gas (24.84)

Electricity (16.20)

Wood (0.66)

No fuel (0.52)

Coal (0.47)

Other fuels (0.28)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lake George

Heating oil has become less popular in Lake George. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 763 to 636, a 16.64% drop.

Lake George Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011806
2012765
2013684
2014703
2015645
2016603
2017622
2018763
2019653
2020596
2021616
2022636

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lake George

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 411 to 611.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 493 to 529.

Electricity use for home heating in Lake George

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lake George. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 185 to 345, a 86.49% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Lake George

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 Lake George have not yet adopted solar heating.

Lake George, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Lake George homeowners purchased a total of 306,493 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Lake George ranks 379th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Lake George ranks 2167th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Lake George’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 Lake George, the average outside temperature was 1.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Lake George Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
Winter 2023 - 202448.5° F
Winter 2022 - 202347.4° F

Lake George Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Lake George homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Lake George 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lake George. Full service companies such as Gf Heating Oil LLC or Buckman's Family Fuel Company Inc 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 Lake George 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 Lake George include Cv Fuel Services Inc and Corinth Oil Delivery Inc.

Lake George Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Lake George: 12 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Lake George: 18 miles

Average Number Of Lake George Homes Served Per Company: 53 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Lake George Oil Company: 25,541 gallons per year

Lake George, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 636 households in Lake George, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lake George, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

29% of Lake George, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Lake George, NY HouseholdsLake George, NY Heating Oil Households
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12 Lake George, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 306,493 gallons of heating oil delivered to Lake George, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Lake George, NY community relies on its 12 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 Lake George, 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 Lake George, NY.

Lake George 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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