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Oil Prices in Dover, NH

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
DF Richard Inc	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Energy	Call for price	No	No
Hartmann Oil	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Local Pride Heating Oil	$2.95	Yes	Yes
JUST OIL LLC	$2.99	Yes	Yes
Cardinal & Glidden	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Buxton Oil	$3.00	Yes	Yes
Proulx Oil And Propane Service Llc	Call for price	No	No
Nas Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
NiBROC Oil	Call for price	No	No
Hometown Oil	Call for price	No	No
Deke's Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
RooterMan	Call for price	No	No
Eastern	Call for price	No	No
Atlantic Fuels	Call for price	No	No

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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

Dover Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.140
1 Month Trend	-$0.225
1 Year Trend	-$0.560

Dover Heating Oil Price History

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
05/08/2025	$2.947
05/07/2025	$2.947
05/06/2025	$2.967
05/05/2025	$2.967
05/04/2025	$2.984
05/03/2025	$2.984
05/02/2025	$3.027
05/01/2025	$3.087
04/30/2025	$3.087
04/29/2025	$3.087
04/28/2025	$3.087
04/27/2025	$3.087
04/26/2025	$3.087
04/25/2025	$3.087
04/24/2025	$3.087
04/23/2025	$3.087
04/22/2025	$3.122
04/21/2025	$3.122
04/20/2025	$3.122
04/19/2025	$3.122
04/18/2025	$3.122
04/17/2025	$3.122
04/16/2025	$3.172
04/15/2025	$3.172
04/14/2025	$3.172
04/13/2025	$3.172
04/12/2025	$3.172
04/11/2025	$3.172
04/10/2025	$3.172
04/09/2025	$3.172

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dover, used by 6,414 or 41.12% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dover homeowners is heating oil, used by 4,447 homes (28.51%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (2,255), propane (1,855), no fuel (290), and other fuels (248).

Dover Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Dover Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	6,414	41.1%
Heating Oil	4,447	28.5%
Electricity	2,255	14.5%
Propane	1,855	11.9%
No Fuel	290	1.9%
Other Fuels	248	1.6%
Wood	146	0.9%

Natural gas (41.1%)

Heating oil (28.5%)

Electricity (14.5%)

Propane (11.9%)

No fuel (1.9%)

Other fuels (1.6%)

Wood (0.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dover

Heating oil has become more popular in Dover. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 4,429 to 4,447, a 0.41% lift.

Dover Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	5,748
2012	5,650
2013	5,207
2014	4,794
2015	4,543
2016	4,429
2017	4,435
2018	4,433
2019	4,481
2020	4,427
2021	4,437
2022	4,447

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dover

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,014 to 1,855.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,207 to 6,414.

Electricity use for home heating in Dover

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dover. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,249 to 2,255, a 0.27% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Dover

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 Dover have not yet adopted solar heating.

Dover, NH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Dover homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Dover ranks 8^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Dover ranks 82^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Dover’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 Dover, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Dover Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	32.3° F
2023 - 2024	34.4° F

Dover Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dover homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 15 heating oil companies that serve Dover 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Dover. Full service companies such as NiBROC Oil or Hartmann Oil 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 Dover 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 Dover include Eastern and Local Pride Heating Oil.

Dover Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dover: 15 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dover: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dover Homes Served Per Company: 296 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dover Oil Company: 263,138 gallons per year

Dover, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,447 households in Dover, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dover, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

28% of Dover, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dover, NH Households	Dover, NH Heating Oil Households
15,600	4,447

15 Dover, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Dover, NH homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Dover, NH community relies on its 15 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 Dover, 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 Dover, NH.

Dover Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Dover, NH today is $2.90 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Dover, NH ranges from a low of $2.90 to a high of $3.00. The average heating oil price in New Hampshire state is $2.95.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $295.00 in Dover, NH. Prices range from $289.90 to $300.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Dover, NH has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.19 per gallon.

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

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

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

Today in Dover, 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 Dover, NH?

The current price of heating oil in Dover, NH ranges from $2.90 to $3.00 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 Dover, NH?

The current price of home heating oil in Dover, NH ranges from $2.90 to $3.00 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 Dover, NH?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Dover, NH by $0.19 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $19.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Dover, NH?

As of today, May 8th, 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 $3.00 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Dover, NH?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Dover, NH ranges from $2.90 to $3.00 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 Dover, NH?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Dover, NH. Over the past year, Dover, NH heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.80 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.86 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.