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Oil Prices in Akron, NY

Updated on June 6, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Drum Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Francis W King Petroleum Products	Call for price	No	No
Olear's Inc	Call for price	No	No
Pautler Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Akron, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Akron, used by 2,202 or 52.18% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Akron homeowners is propane, used by 730 homes (17.30%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (614), heating oil (389), no fuel (192), and other fuels (66).

Akron Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Akron Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	2,202	52.2%
Propane	730	17.3%
Electricity	614	14.6%
Heating Oil	389	9.2%
No Fuel	192	4.6%
Wood	130	3.1%
Other Fuels	66	1.6%
Solar	22	0.5%

Natural gas (52.2%)

Propane (17.3%)

Electricity (14.6%)

Heating oil (9.2%)

No fuel (4.6%)

Wood (3.1%)

Other fuels (1.6%)

Solar (0.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Akron

Heating oil has become less popular in Akron. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 459 to 389, a 15.25% drop.

Akron Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	291
2012	273
2013	234
2014	290
2015	301
2016	384
2017	425
2018	460
2019	459
2020	383
2021	386
2022	389

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Akron

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 510 to 730.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,049 to 2,202.

Electricity use for home heating in Akron

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Akron. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 766 to 614, a 19.84% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Akron

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, 22 homes in Akron are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 22.22% increase from 2019, when only 18 homes had installed active solar heating.

Akron, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Akron homeowners purchased a total of 187,462 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Akron ranks 523^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Akron ranks 2891^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Akron Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	31° F
2023 - 2024	34.6° F

Akron Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Akron homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Akron 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 Akron. Full service companies such as Pautler Oil Service Inc or Drum Oil Inc 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 Akron 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 Akron include Olear's Inc and Francis W King Petroleum Products.

Akron Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Akron: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Akron: 18 miles

Average Number Of Akron Homes Served Per Company: 97 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Akron Oil Company: 46,865 gallons per year

Akron, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 389 households in Akron, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Akron, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Akron, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Akron, NY Households	Akron, NY Heating Oil Households
4,220	389

4 Akron, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 187,462 gallons of heating oil delivered to Akron, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Akron, NY community relies on its 4 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 Akron, NY, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Buffalo, NY and Marathon in Tonawanda, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Akron, NY.

Akron 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.