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Oil Prices in Rome, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Atlas Oil Co Of Utica Inc	Call for price	No	No
Buell Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Conservative Petroleum LLC	Call for price	No	No
Fred F Collis & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Thermo Petroleum Products Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Rome, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Rome, used by 10,721 or 65.13% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rome homeowners is electricity, used by 2,492 homes (15.14%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,729), propane (824), other fuels (331), and other fuels (414).

Rome Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Rome Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	10,721	65.1%
Electricity	2,492	15.1%
Heating Oil	1,729	10.5%
Propane	824	5.0%
Other Fuels	331	2.0%
No Fuel	228	1.4%
Wood	186	1.1%

Natural gas (65.1%)

Electricity (15.1%)

Heating oil (10.5%)

Propane (5.0%)

Other fuels (2.0%)

No fuel (1.4%)

Wood (1.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rome

Heating oil has become less popular in Rome. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,958 to 1,729, a 11.70% drop.

Rome Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,958
2012	1,742
2013	1,636
2014	1,829
2015	1,969
2016	1,865
2017	1,883
2018	1,849
2019	1,791
2020	1,611
2021	1,669
2022	1,729

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rome

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 626 to 824.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 12,120 to 10,721.

Electricity use for home heating in Rome

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rome. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,442 to 2,492, a 72.82% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Rome

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 Rome have not yet adopted solar heating.

Rome, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Rome homeowners purchased a total of 833,219 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Rome ranks 164^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Rome ranks 997^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Rome’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 Rome, the average outside temperature was 3.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Rome Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	34.8° F
2023 - 2024	31.8° F

Rome Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rome homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Rome 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 Rome. Full service companies such as Thermo Petroleum Products Inc or Fred F Collis & Sons 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 Rome 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 Rome include Conservative Petroleum LLC and Atlas Oil Co Of Utica Inc.

Rome Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rome: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rome: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rome Homes Served Per Company: 345 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rome Oil Company: 166,643 gallons per year

Rome, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,729 households in Rome, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rome, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

10% of Rome, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Rome, NY Households	Rome, NY Heating Oil Households
16,462	1,729

5 Rome, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 833,218 gallons of heating oil delivered to Rome, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Rome, NY community relies on its 5 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 Rome, NY, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rome, NY.

Rome 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.