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Oil Prices in Ghent, NY

Updated Today at 11:01 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Village Oil Inc $4.00 Yes Yes
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
Henderson Oil Corp Call for price No No
HL Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No

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Cheapest Ghent, NY Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$4.00 per gallon/galFeb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM
150 gallonsgals$4.00 per gallon/galFeb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM
200 gallonsgals$4.00 per gallon/galFeb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM
250 gallonsgals$4.00 per gallon/galFeb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM

Ghent Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
02/22/2025$4.000
02/21/2025$4.000
02/20/2025$4.000
02/19/2025$4.000
02/18/2025$4.000
02/17/2025$4.000
02/13/2025$4.000
02/09/2025$4.000
02/08/2025$4.000
02/07/2025$4.000
02/06/2025$4.000
02/05/2025$4.000
02/04/2025$4.000
02/03/2025$4.000
02/02/2025$4.000
02/01/2025$4.000
01/31/2025$4.000
01/30/2025$4.000
01/29/2025$4.000
01/28/2025$4.000
01/27/2025$4.050
01/22/2025$4.100
01/21/2025$4.100
01/20/2025$4.100
01/19/2025$4.050
01/18/2025$4.050
01/17/2025$4.050
01/16/2025$4.050
01/15/2025$4.050
01/12/2025$3.950

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

FuelGhent Households % of Households
Heating Oil58053.4%
Propane41037.8%
Wood19117.6%
Electricity706.5%

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 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 739 to 580, a 21.52% drop.

Ghent Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011929
2012867
2013831
2014882
2015697
2016657
2017718
2018759
2019783
2020739
2021655
2022580

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ghent

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 86 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 more popular in Ghent. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 24 to 70, a 191.67% increase.

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 401st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Ghent ranks 2287th 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 3.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Ghent Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530.6° F
2023 - 202433.7° 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 HouseholdsGhent, NY Heating Oil Households
1,086580

12 Ghent, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 279,506 gallons of heating oil delivered to Ghent, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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

Is the price of heating oil in Ghent, NY rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Ghent, NY has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Ghent, NY?

Today in Ghent, NY, the price of home heating oil is $4.00 per gallon, which amounts to $400.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Ghent, NY?

Heating oil prices in Ghent, NY have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Ghent, NY?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Ghent, NY by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Ghent, NY?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Ghent, NY. Over the past year, Ghent, NY heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.70 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.70 per gallon more than the current average price of $4.00, and $1.70 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $4.00. 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.

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