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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 12 Ghent Suppliers

Oil Prices in Ghent, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
C A Albright & Sons LLC	Call for price	No	No
Collins & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
First Fuel & Heating Inc	Call for price	No	No
H L Fuel Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Heim Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Herrington Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Lucky Petroleum Inc	Call for price	No	No
MillerWilkins Inc	Call for price	No	No
Persico Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Village Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Henderson Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
HL Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Ghent, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Ghent, NY

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Ghent, used by 580 or 53.41% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Ghent homeowners is propane, used by 410 homes (37.75%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (191), electricity (70).

Ghent Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Ghent Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	580	53.4%
Propane	410	37.8%
Wood	191	17.6%
Electricity	70	6.5%

Heating oil (53.4%)

Propane (37.8%)

Wood (17.6%)

Electricity (6.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Ghent

Heating oil has become less popular in Ghent. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 882 to 580, a 34.24% drop.

Ghent Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	929
2012	867
2013	831
2014	882
2015	697
2016	657
2017	718
2018	759
2019	783
2020	739
2021	655
2022	580

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ghent

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 83 to 410.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Ghent.

Electricity use for home heating in Ghent

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Ghent. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 127 to 70, a 44.88% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Ghent

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 Ghent have not yet adopted solar heating.

Ghent, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Ghent homeowners purchased a total of 279,507 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Ghent ranks 401^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Ghent ranks 2287^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Ghent’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 Ghent, the average outside temperature was 3.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Ghent Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.9° F
2023 - 2024	33.7° F

Ghent Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Ghent homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Ghent 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 9 “full-service” oil companies that serve Ghent. Full service companies such as C A Albright & Sons LLC or Persico Oil Co 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 Ghent 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 Ghent include Collins & Son Inc and Lucky Petroleum Inc.

Ghent Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Ghent: 12 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Ghent: 18 miles

Average Number Of Ghent Homes Served Per Company: 48 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Ghent Oil Company: 23,292 gallons per year

Ghent, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 580 households in Ghent, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ghent, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

53% of Ghent, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Ghent, NY Households	Ghent, NY Heating Oil Households
1,086	580

12 Ghent, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 279,506 gallons of heating oil delivered to Ghent, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Ghent, 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 Ghent, 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 Ghent, NY.

Ghent 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.