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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 9 Herkimer Suppliers

Oil Prices in Herkimer, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Atlas Oil Co Of Utica Inc	Call for price	No	No
Conservative Petroleum LLC	Call for price	No	No
Doolen's Oil Incorporated	Call for price	No	No
Fred F Collis & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Harbor Point Energy Products LLC	Call for price	No	No
Jennison Fuels LLC	Call for price	No	No
Snyder Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Thermo Petroleum Products Inc	Call for price	No	No
Vincent's Heating & Fuel Service Ll	Call for price	No	No

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Herkimer, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Herkimer, used by 2,815 or 68.52% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Herkimer homeowners is electricity, used by 720 homes (17.53%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (246), wood (175), propane (109), and other fuels (81).

Herkimer Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Herkimer Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	2,815	68.5%
Electricity	720	17.5%
Heating Oil	246	6.0%
Wood	175	4.3%
Propane	109	2.7%
Other Fuels	81	2.0%

Natural gas (68.5%)

Electricity (17.5%)

Heating oil (6.0%)

Wood (4.3%)

Propane (2.7%)

Other fuels (2.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Herkimer

Heating oil has become less popular in Herkimer. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 544 to 246, a 54.78% drop.

Herkimer Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	486
2012	530
2013	541
2014	544
2015	495
2016	517
2017	463
2018	478
2019	507
2020	534
2021	363
2022	246

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Herkimer

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 111 to 109.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2,961 to 2,815.

Electricity use for home heating in Herkimer

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Herkimer. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 462 to 720, a 55.84% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Herkimer

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 Herkimer have not yet adopted solar heating.

Herkimer, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Herkimer homeowners purchased a total of 118,549 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Herkimer ranks 705^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Herkimer ranks 3642^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Herkimer’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 Herkimer, the average outside temperature was 2.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Herkimer Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	33.1° F
2023 - 2024	30.2° F

Herkimer Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Herkimer homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Herkimer 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 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Herkimer. Full service companies such as Thermo Petroleum Products Inc or Harbor Point Energy Products LLC 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 Herkimer 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 Herkimer include Conservative Petroleum LLC and Jennison Fuels LLC.

Herkimer Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Herkimer: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Herkimer: 18 miles

Average Number Of Herkimer Homes Served Per Company: 27 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Herkimer Oil Company: 13,172 gallons per year

Herkimer, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 246 households in Herkimer, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Herkimer, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of Herkimer, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Herkimer, NY Households	Herkimer, NY Heating Oil Households
4,108	246

9 Herkimer, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 118,549 gallons of heating oil delivered to Herkimer, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Herkimer, NY community relies on its 9 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 Herkimer, 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 Herkimer, NY.

Herkimer 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.