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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 17 Rochester Suppliers
Oil Prices in Rochester, NH
Updated on October 17, 2024 at 08:31 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proulx Oil And Propane Service Llc | Call for price | No | No |
| DF Richard Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Local Pride Heating Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| DF Richard Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| JUST OIL LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Deke's Fuel LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Cardinal & Glidden | Call for price | No | No |
| Eastern | Call for price | No | No |
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Rochester Heating Oil Price History
Updated on October 1, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 10/01/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/30/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/29/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/28/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/27/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/26/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/25/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/24/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/23/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/22/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/21/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/20/2024 | $3.090 |
| 09/19/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/18/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/17/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/16/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/15/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/14/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/13/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/12/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/11/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/10/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/09/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/08/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/07/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/06/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/05/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/04/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/03/2024 | $3.094 |
| 09/02/2024 | $3.145 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rochester Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Rochester, used by 6,136 or 44.43% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rochester homeowners is natural gas, used by 3,044 homes (22.04%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (1,937), electricity (1,660), wood (693), and other fuels (479).
Rochester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Rochester Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 6,136 | 44.43% |
| Natural Gas | 3,044 | 22.04% |
| Propane | 1,937 | 14.02% |
| Electricity | 1,660 | 12.02% |
| Wood | 693 | 5.02% |
| Other Fuels | 338 | 2.45% |
| No Fuel | 133 | 0.96% |
| Solar | 8 | 0.06% |
Heating oil (44.43)
Natural gas (22.04)
Propane (14.02)
Electricity (12.02)
Wood (5.02)
Other fuels (2.45)
No fuel (0.96)
Solar (0.06)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rochester
Heating oil has become less popular in Rochester. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 6,452 to 6,136, a 4.90% drop.
Rochester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 7,536 |
| 2012 | 7,785 |
| 2013 | 7,446 |
| 2014 | 7,014 |
| 2015 | 6,622 |
| 2016 | 6,662 |
| 2017 | 6,528 |
| 2018 | 6,549 |
| 2019 | 6,452 |
| 2020 | 6,761 |
| 2021 | 6,439 |
| 2022 | 6,136 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rochester
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,562 to 1,937.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,968 to 3,044.
Electricity use for home heating in Rochester
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rochester. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,010 to 1,660, a 64.36% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Rochester
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, 8 homes in Rochester are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 20.00% decrease from 2019, when only 10 homes had installed active solar heating.
Rochester, NH Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Rochester homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Rochester ranks 4th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Rochester ranks 43rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Rochester’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 Rochester, the average outside temperature was 0.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Rochester Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2023 - 2024 | 49.8° F |
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 49.8° F |
Rochester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Rochester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 17 heating oil companies that serve Rochester 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 Rochester. 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 Rochester 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 Rochester include Patriot Heating & Cooling, LLC and Eastern.
Rochester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Rochester: 17 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Rochester: 18 miles
Average Number Of Rochester Homes Served Per Company: 360 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Rochester Oil Company: 320,364 gallons per year
Rochester, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 6,136 households in Rochester, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rochester, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
44% of Rochester, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Rochester, NH Households | Rochester, NH Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 13,812 | 6,136 |
17 Rochester, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 5 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Rochester, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Rochester, NH community relies on its 17 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 Rochester, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rochester, NH.
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