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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 17 Durham Suppliers

Oil Prices in Durham, NH

Updated Today at 02:34 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
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
NiBROC 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

Durham Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
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
10/20/2024	$3.089
10/19/2024	$3.089
10/18/2024	$3.089
10/17/2024	$3.089
10/16/2024	$3.089
10/15/2024	$3.089
10/14/2024	$3.089
10/13/2024	$3.089
10/12/2024	$3.089
10/11/2024	$3.089
10/10/2024	$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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,680 to 1,002, a 40.36% 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 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 406 to 268.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 516 to 597.

Electricity use for home heating in Durham

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Durham. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 426 to 546, a 28.17% 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 Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

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

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.