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Oil Prices in Alden, NY

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Francis W King Petroleum Products	Call for price	No	No
Pautler Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
The Maunz Corporation	Call for price	No	No

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Alden, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Alden, used by 3,227 or 86.49% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Alden homeowners is electricity, used by 283 homes (7.59%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (140), propane (78), heating oil (24), and other fuels (8).

Alden Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Alden Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	3,227	86.5%
Electricity	283	7.6%
Wood	140	3.8%
Propane	78	2.1%
Heating Oil	24	0.6%
Solar	8	0.2%

Natural gas (86.5%)

Electricity (7.6%)

Wood (3.8%)

Propane (2.1%)

Heating oil (0.6%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Alden

Heating oil has become less popular in Alden. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 101 to 24, a 76.24% drop.

Alden Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	175
2012	127
2013	122
2014	101
2015	68
2016	72
2017	76
2018	79
2019	85
2020	30
2021	27
2022	24

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Alden

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 131 to 78.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 3,430 to 3,227.

Electricity use for home heating in Alden

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Alden. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 194 to 283, a 45.88% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Alden

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, 8 homes in Alden are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Alden, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Alden homeowners purchased a total of 11,566 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Alden ranks 1269^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Alden ranks 6117^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Alden’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 Alden, the average outside temperature was 3.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Alden Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.7° F
2023 - 2024	34.5° F

Alden Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Alden homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Alden 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 Alden. Full service companies such as Pautler Oil Service Inc or The Maunz Corporation 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 Alden 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 Alden include Francis W King Petroleum Products and undefined.

Alden Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Alden: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Alden: 18 miles

Average Number Of Alden Homes Served Per Company: 8 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Alden Oil Company: 3,855 gallons per year

Alden, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 24 households in Alden, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Alden, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of Alden, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Alden, NY Households	Alden, NY Heating Oil Households
3,731	24

3 Alden, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 11,565 gallons of heating oil delivered to Alden, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Alden, NY community relies on its 3 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 Alden, NY, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Buffalo, NY and Etmt in Tonawanda, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Alden, NY.

Alden 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.