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Oil Prices in Shirley, NY
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Shirley, NY Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.89 | $2.81 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $2.63 | $2.63 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $2.58 | $2.58 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $2.58 | $2.58 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
Shirley Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.026 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.022 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.643 |
Shirley Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | $3.044 |
| 12/20/2024 | $3.044 |
| 12/19/2024 | $3.103 |
| 12/18/2024 | $3.100 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.095 |
| 12/16/2024 | $2.978 |
| 12/15/2024 | $3.070 |
| 12/14/2024 | $3.070 |
| 12/13/2024 | $3.070 |
| 12/12/2024 | $3.070 |
| 12/11/2024 | $3.066 |
| 12/10/2024 | $3.095 |
| 12/09/2024 | $3.062 |
| 12/08/2024 | $2.966 |
| 12/07/2024 | $2.966 |
| 12/06/2024 | $2.954 |
| 12/05/2024 | $2.985 |
| 12/04/2024 | $3.106 |
| 12/03/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/02/2024 | $3.092 |
| 12/01/2024 | $3.082 |
| 11/30/2024 | $3.082 |
| 11/29/2024 | $3.094 |
| 11/28/2024 | $3.077 |
| 11/27/2024 | $3.077 |
| 11/26/2024 | $3.084 |
| 11/25/2024 | $3.074 |
| 11/24/2024 | $3.070 |
| 11/23/2024 | $3.064 |
| 11/22/2024 | $3.070 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Shirley Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Shirley, used by 6,798 or 86.38% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Shirley homeowners is electricity, used by 675 homes (8.58%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (249), other fuels (173), propane (133), and other fuels (84).
Shirley Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Shirley Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 6,798 | 86.4% |
| Electricity | 675 | 8.6% |
| Natural Gas | 249 | 3.2% |
| Other Fuels | 173 | 2.2% |
| Propane | 133 | 1.7% |
| Wood | 68 | 0.9% |
| No Fuel | 13 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 3 | 0.0% |
Heating oil (86.4%)
Electricity (8.6%)
Natural gas (3.2%)
Other fuels (2.2%)
Propane (1.7%)
Wood (0.9%)
No fuel (0.2%)
Solar (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Shirley
Heating oil has become less popular in Shirley. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 6,997 to 6,798, a 2.84% drop.
Shirley Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 7,645 |
| 2012 | 7,375 |
| 2013 | 7,342 |
| 2014 | 7,370 |
| 2015 | 7,043 |
| 2016 | 6,850 |
| 2017 | 7,211 |
| 2018 | 7,232 |
| 2019 | 6,997 |
| 2020 | 7,103 |
| 2021 | 6,949 |
| 2022 | 6,798 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Shirley
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 163 to 133.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 473 to 249.
Electricity use for home heating in Shirley
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Shirley. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 136 to 675, a 396.32% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Shirley
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, 3 homes in Shirley are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 76.92% decrease from 2019, when only 13 homes had installed active solar heating.
Shirley, NY Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Shirley homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Shirley ranks 18th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Shirley ranks 141st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Shirley’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 Shirley, the average outside temperature was 5.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Shirley Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 46.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 41.2° F |
Shirley Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Shirley homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 114 heating oil companies that serve Shirley 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 39 “full-service” oil companies that serve Shirley. Full service companies such as Lewisy Fuel Oil Inc or Above All Heating 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 Shirley 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 Shirley include Kleer Fuel Corp and Express Fuel Oil Inc.
Shirley Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Shirley: 114 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Shirley: 18 miles
Average Number Of Shirley Homes Served Per Company: 59 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Shirley Oil Company: 28,736 gallons per year
Shirley, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 6,798 households in Shirley, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Shirley, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
86% of Shirley, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Shirley, NY Households | Shirley, NY Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 7,870 | 6,798 |
114 Shirley, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Shirley, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Shirley, NY community relies on its 114 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 Shirley, 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 Shirley, NY.
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