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Oil Prices in Athol, NY
Updated on June 20, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckman's Family Fuel Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Hometown Oil Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| RJ Waterhouse Heating Oils Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Athol Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Athol homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Athol 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Athol. Full service companies such as Buckman's Family Fuel Company Inc 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 Athol 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 Athol include Hometown Oil Corp and RJ Waterhouse Heating Oils Inc.
Athol Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Athol: 3 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Athol: 18 miles
Average Number Of Athol Homes Served Per Company: 55 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Athol Oil Company: 26,504 gallons per year
Athol, NY Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Athol homeowners purchased a total of 79,515 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Athol ranks 859th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Athol ranks 4263rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Athol’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 Athol, the average outside temperature was 2.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Athol Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 26.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 29.8° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Athol Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Athol, used by 165 or 63.22% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Athol homeowners is wood, used by 54 homes (20.69%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (28), other fuels (6), solar (5).
Athol Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Athol Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 165 | 63.2% |
| Wood | 54 | 20.7% |
| Propane | 28 | 10.7% |
| Other Fuels | 6 | 2.3% |
| Solar | 5 | 1.9% |
Heating oil (63.2%)
Wood (20.7%)
Propane (10.7%)
Other fuels (2.3%)
Solar (1.9%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Athol
Heating oil has become more popular in Athol. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes rose from 111 to 165, a 48.65% lift.
Athol Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 118 |
| 2012 | 105 |
| 2013 | 93 |
| 2014 | 111 |
| 2015 | 132 |
| 2016 | 126 |
| 2017 | 151 |
| 2018 | 168 |
| 2019 | 163 |
| 2020 | 157 |
| 2021 | 161 |
| 2022 | 165 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Athol
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 38 to 28.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Athol.
Electricity use for home heating in Athol
Athol homeowners have yet to adopt electricity as a primary heating source.
Solar use for home heating in Athol
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, 5 homes in Athol are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Athol, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 165 households in Athol, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Athol, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
63% of Athol, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Athol, NY Households | Athol, NY Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 261 | 165 |
3 Athol, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 79,514 gallons of heating oil delivered to Athol, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Athol, 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 Athol, NY, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Albany, NY and Apex in Rensselaer, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Athol, NY.
Athol 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.
