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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 17 Durham Suppliers

Oil Prices in Durham, NH

Updated Today at 10:31 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
NiBROC Oil	$3.08	Yes	Yes
Mackenzie Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Proulx Oil And Propane Service Llc	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Inc	Call for price	No	No
Nas Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
Favorite Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Hartmann Oil	Call for price	No	No
Local Pride Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Hometown Oil	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Energy	Call for price	No	No
Midway Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No
JUST OIL LLC	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
Buxton Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Durham, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Durham, NH

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.18	$3.08	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
150	$3.18	$3.08	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200	$3.18	$3.08	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250	$3.18	$3.08	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Durham Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.079
12/20/2024	$3.079
12/19/2024	$3.079
12/18/2024	$3.079
12/17/2024	$3.079
12/16/2024	$3.079
12/15/2024	$3.079
12/14/2024	$3.079
12/13/2024	$3.079
12/12/2024	$3.079
12/11/2024	$3.079
11/08/2024	$3.089
11/07/2024	$3.089
11/06/2024	$3.089
11/05/2024	$3.089
11/04/2024	$3.089
11/03/2024	$3.089
11/02/2024	$3.089
11/01/2024	$3.089
10/31/2024	$3.089
10/30/2024	$3.089
10/29/2024	$3.089
10/28/2024	$3.089
10/27/2024	$3.089
10/26/2024	$3.089
10/25/2024	$3.089
10/24/2024	$3.089
10/23/2024	$3.089
10/22/2024	$3.089
10/21/2024	$3.089

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Durham, used by 1,002 or 38.10% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Durham homeowners is natural gas, used by 597 homes (22.70%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (546), propane (268), wood (125), and other fuels (116).

Durham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Durham Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,002	38.1%
Natural Gas	597	22.7%
Electricity	546	20.8%
Propane	268	10.2%
Wood	125	4.8%
Other Fuels	91	3.5%
Solar	20	0.8%
No Fuel	4	0.2%
Coal	1	0.0%

Heating oil (38.1%)

Natural gas (22.7%)

Electricity (20.8%)

Propane (10.2%)

Wood (4.8%)

Other fuels (3.5%)

Solar (0.8%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Durham

Heating oil has become less popular in Durham. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,365 to 1,002, a 26.59% drop.

Durham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,658
2012	1,680
2013	1,731
2014	1,570
2015	1,470
2016	1,489
2017	1,382
2018	1,365
2019	1,278
2020	1,201
2021	1,097
2022	1,002

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Durham

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 441 to 268.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 618 to 597.

Electricity use for home heating in Durham

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Durham. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 508 to 546, a 7.48% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Durham

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, 20 homes in Durham are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 41.18% decrease from 2018, when only 34 homes had installed active solar heating.

Durham, NH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Durham homeowners purchased a total of 889,357 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Durham ranks 72^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Durham ranks 939^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Durham’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 Durham, the average outside temperature was 3.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Durham Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38° F
2023 - 2024	34.4° F

Durham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Durham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 17 heating oil companies that serve Durham 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 Durham. 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 Durham 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 Durham include Eastern and Local Pride Heating Oil.

Durham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Durham: 17 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Durham: 18 miles

Average Number Of Durham Homes Served Per Company: 58 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Durham Oil Company: 52,315 gallons per year

Durham, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,002 households in Durham, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Durham, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

38% of Durham, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Durham, NH Households	Durham, NH Heating Oil Households
2,630	1,002

17 Durham, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 889,357 gallons of heating oil delivered to Durham, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Durham, NH community relies on its 17 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 Durham, 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 Durham, NH.

Durham Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Durham, NH 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 Durham, NH?

Today in Durham, NH, the price of home heating oil is $3.08 per gallon, which amounts to $307.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Durham, NH?

Heating oil prices in Durham, NH have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Durham, NH?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Durham, NH 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 Durham, NH?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Durham, NH. Over the past year, Durham, NH heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.74 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.66 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.08, and $2.66 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.08. 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.