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Oil Prices in Athol, NY

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

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

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Athol, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 126 to 165, a 30.95% 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 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 59 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 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 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 2023, 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.