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Oil Prices in Lancaster, NH

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Fitch Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Kmj Precision Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No

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

Lancaster Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
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
09/22/2024	$3.699
09/21/2024	$3.699
09/20/2024	$3.699
09/19/2024	$3.699
09/18/2024	$3.699
09/17/2024	$3.699
09/16/2024	$3.699
09/15/2024	$3.699
09/14/2024	$3.699
09/13/2024	$3.699
09/12/2024	$3.699
09/04/2024	$3.799
09/03/2024	$3.799
09/02/2024	$3.799

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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 994 to 895, a 9.96% 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 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 89 to 140.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 26 to 4.

Electricity use for home heating in Lancaster

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Lancaster. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 32 to 1, a 96.88% 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 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.

Lancaster 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.