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Oil Prices in Rochester, NH

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Local Pride Heating Oil	$2.95	Yes	Yes
JUST OIL LLC	$2.99	Yes	Yes
Deke's Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Eastern	Call for price	No	No
Cardinal & Glidden	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Proulx Oil And Propane Service Llc	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Inc	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Energy	Call for price	No	No

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

Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$2.90 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$2.90 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$2.90 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$2.90 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM

Rochester Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.167
1 Month Trend	-$0.233
1 Year Trend	-$0.600

Rochester Heating Oil Price History

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
05/08/2025	$2.946
05/07/2025	$2.946
05/06/2025	$2.979
05/05/2025	$2.979
05/04/2025	$3.020
05/03/2025	$3.020
05/02/2025	$3.046
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	$3.113
04/19/2025	$3.113
04/18/2025	$3.113
04/17/2025	$3.113
04/16/2025	$3.179
04/15/2025	$3.179
04/14/2025	$3.179
04/13/2025	$3.179
04/12/2025	$3.179
04/11/2025	$3.179
04/10/2025	$3.179
04/09/2025	$3.179

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 (338).

Rochester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Rochester Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	6,136	44.4%
Natural Gas	3,044	22.0%
Propane	1,937	14.0%
Electricity	1,660	12.0%
Wood	693	5.0%
Other Fuels	338	2.5%
No Fuel	133	1.0%
Solar	8	0.1%

Heating oil (44.4%)

Natural gas (22.0%)

Propane (14.0%)

Electricity (12.0%)

Wood (5.0%)

Other fuels (2.5%)

No fuel (1.0%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rochester

Heating oil has become less popular in Rochester. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 6,549 to 6,136, a 6.31% 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 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,351 to 1,937.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,877 to 3,044.

Electricity use for home heating in Rochester

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rochester. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 886 to 1,660, a 87.36% 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 69.23% decrease from 2018, when only 26 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 4^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Rochester ranks 43^rd 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 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Rochester Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	31° F
2023 - 2024	33.4° F

Rochester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rochester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 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 Eastern and Local Pride Heating Oil.

Rochester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rochester: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rochester: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rochester Homes Served Per Company: 767 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rochester Oil Company: 680,775 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

8 Rochester, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 5 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Rochester, NH homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Rochester, NH community relies on its 8 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.

Rochester Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Rochester, NH?

The best price of home heating oil in Rochester, NH today is $2.90 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Rochester, NH ranges from a low of $2.90 to a high of $2.99. The average heating oil price in New Hampshire state is $2.95.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Rochester, NH?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $295.00 in Rochester, NH. Prices range from $289.90 to $299.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Rochester, NH rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Rochester, NH has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.20 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Rochester, NH?

The average price of home heating oil in Rochester, NH is $2.95 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Rochester, NH?

Today in Rochester, NH, the price of home heating oil is $2.90 per gallon, which amounts to $289.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Rochester, NH?

The current price of heating oil in Rochester, NH ranges from $2.90 to $2.99 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.95 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Rochester, NH?

The current price of home heating oil in Rochester, NH ranges from $2.90 to $2.99 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Rochester, NH?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Rochester, NH by $0.20 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $20.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Rochester, NH?

As of today, May 9th, 2025, the average price of oil is $2.95 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.90 to $2.99 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Rochester, NH?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Rochester, NH ranges from $2.90 to $2.99 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Rochester, NH?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Rochester, NH. Over the past year, Rochester, NH heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.80 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.85 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.95, and $2.90 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.90. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.