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Oil Prices in Lancaster, NH
Updated Today at 08:29 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch Fuel Co Inc | $3.60 | Yes | Yes |
| Kmj Precision Fuels Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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Lancaster, NH Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $3.60 | - | - |
| 150 | $3.60 | - | - |
| 200 | $3.60 | - | - |
| 250 | $3.60 | - | - |
Lancaster Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/20/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/19/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/18/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/15/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/14/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/13/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/12/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/11/2024 | $3.599 |
| 12/10/2024 | $3.599 |
| 10/08/2024 | $3.699 |
| 10/07/2024 | $3.699 |
| 10/06/2024 | $3.699 |
| 10/05/2024 | $3.699 |
| 10/04/2024 | $3.699 |
| 10/03/2024 | $3.699 |
| 10/02/2024 | $3.699 |
| 10/01/2024 | $3.699 |
| 09/30/2024 | $3.699 |
| 09/29/2024 | $3.699 |
| 09/28/2024 | $3.699 |
| 09/27/2024 | $3.699 |
| 09/26/2024 | $3.699 |
| 09/25/2024 | $3.699 |
| 09/24/2024 | $3.699 |
| 09/23/2024 | $3.699 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lancaster Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Lancaster, used by 895 or 69.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lancaster homeowners is wood, used by 172 homes (13.43%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (140), other fuels (46), no fuel (35), and other fuels (5).
Lancaster Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Lancaster Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 895 | 69.9% |
| Wood | 172 | 13.4% |
| Propane | 140 | 10.9% |
| Other Fuels | 46 | 3.6% |
| No Fuel | 35 | 2.7% |
| Natural Gas | 4 | 0.3% |
| Electricity | 1 | 0.1% |
Heating oil (69.9%)
Wood (13.4%)
Propane (10.9%)
Other fuels (3.6%)
No fuel (2.7%)
Natural gas (0.3%)
Electricity (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lancaster
Heating oil has become less popular in Lancaster. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,074 to 895, a 16.67% drop.
Lancaster Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 992 |
| 2012 | 994 |
| 2013 | 1,124 |
| 2014 | 1,120 |
| 2015 | 1,110 |
| 2016 | 1,074 |
| 2017 | 1,089 |
| 2018 | 1,078 |
| 2019 | 1,046 |
| 2020 | 989 |
| 2021 | 941 |
| 2022 | 895 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lancaster
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 100 to 140.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 20 to 4.
Electricity use for home heating in Lancaster
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Lancaster. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 17 to 1, a 94.12% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Lancaster
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 Lancaster have not yet adopted solar heating.
Lancaster, NH Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Lancaster homeowners purchased a total of 794,386 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Lancaster ranks 83rd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Lancaster ranks 1044th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Lancaster’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 Lancaster, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lancaster Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 24.8° F |
Lancaster Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lancaster homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Lancaster 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lancaster. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster include Fitch Fuel Co Inc and Kmj Precision Fuels Inc.
Lancaster Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Lancaster: 2 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Lancaster: 18 miles
Average Number Of Lancaster Homes Served Per Company: 447 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Lancaster Oil Company: 397,192 gallons per year
Lancaster, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 895 households in Lancaster, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lancaster, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
69% of Lancaster, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lancaster, NH Households | Lancaster, NH Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,281 | 895 |
2 Lancaster, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 794,385 gallons of heating oil delivered to Lancaster, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Lancaster, NH community relies on its 2 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 Lancaster, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in So. Portland, ME and Buckeye in South Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Lancaster, NH.
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