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Oil Prices in Schenectady, NY

Updated Today at 05:01 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Denny's Fuel Service Inc Call for price No No
H & M Oil Co Inc Hoffman & Miller Oil Co Call for price No No
J H Buhrmaster Company Inc $3.59 Yes Yes
Long Oil Heat Inc Call for price No No
Tim Peek & Son LLC Call for price No No
Martin Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
MainCare Express $4.05 Yes Yes
Charlton Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Family Danz Fuel Services LLC Call for price No No
G A Bove & Sons Inc Call for price No No
Helderberg Oil Inc Call for price No No
J And R Welding Supply Inc Call for price No No
Main Brothers Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
P&D Maintenance Inc Newcomb's Fuel Oil Service Call for price No No
Pne Transportation Inc Egelston Oil Company Call for price No No
Polsinello Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Ray Energy Corp Call for price No No
Richard Peterson Peterson Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Roesch Fuel Services LLC Call for price No No
Slezak Petroleum Products Inc Call for price No No
Wever Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
Young Home Heating Fuels LLC Call for price No No
C S Pita Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Keehan Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Midnight Oil Co NE Inc Call for price No No
Neri Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Hart's Fuel Service Inc Call for price No No
Hillside Fuels LLC Call for price No No

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Cheapest Schenectady, NY Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$5.25 per gallon/galMar 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals$5.06 per gallon/galMar 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals$5.06 per gallon/galMar 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals$5.06 per gallon/galMar 25, 2025, 5:00 PM

Schenectady Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Month Trend-$0.453
1 Year Trend+$0.177

Schenectady Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
03/25/2025$4.296
03/24/2025$4.296
03/23/2025$4.296
03/22/2025$4.296
03/21/2025$4.296
03/20/2025$4.296
03/19/2025$4.296
03/18/2025$4.296
03/17/2025$4.296
03/16/2025$4.296
03/15/2025$4.296
03/14/2025$4.296
03/13/2025$4.296
03/12/2025$4.296
03/11/2025$4.296
03/10/2025$4.113
03/09/2025$4.296
03/08/2025$4.296
03/07/2025$4.296
03/06/2025$4.296
03/05/2025$4.296
03/04/2025$4.296
03/03/2025$4.296
03/02/2025$4.363
03/01/2025$4.363
02/28/2025$4.363
02/27/2025$4.363
02/26/2025$4.749
02/25/2025$4.749
02/24/2025$4.749

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Schenectady, used by 50,474 or 72.78% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Schenectady homeowners is electricity, used by 10,930 homes (15.76%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (4,108), propane (3,003), no fuel (558), and other fuels (467).

Schenectady Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSchenectady Households % of Households
Natural Gas50,47472.8%
Electricity10,93015.8%
Heating Oil4,1085.9%
Propane3,0034.3%
No Fuel5580.8%
Other Fuels4670.7%
Wood4170.6%
Solar2220.3%
Coal550.1%

Natural gas (72.8%)

Electricity (15.8%)

Heating oil (5.9%)

Propane (4.3%)

No fuel (0.8%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

Wood (0.6%)

Solar (0.3%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Schenectady

Heating oil has become less popular in Schenectady. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,002 to 4,108, a 17.87% drop.

Schenectady Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20115,756
20125,553
20135,002
20144,483
20154,103
20163,595
20173,496
20183,417
20193,381
20203,027
20213,486
20224,108

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Schenectady

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,052 to 3,003.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 47,180 to 50,474.

Electricity use for home heating in Schenectady

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Schenectady. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 7,017 to 10,930, a 55.76% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Schenectady

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, 222 homes in Schenectady are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 5450.00% increase from 2013, when only 4 homes had installed active solar heating.

Schenectady, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Schenectady homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Schenectady ranks 51st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Schenectady ranks 345th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Schenectady Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530.2° F
2023 - 202433.8° F

Schenectady Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Schenectady homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 29 heating oil companies that serve Schenectady 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 15 “full-service” oil companies that serve Schenectady. Full service companies such as Wever Petroleum Inc or Pne Transportation Inc Egelston Oil Company 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady include J H Buhrmaster Company Inc and MainCare Express.

Schenectady Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Schenectady: 29 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Schenectady: 18 miles

Average Number Of Schenectady Homes Served Per Company: 141 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Schenectady Oil Company: 68,264 gallons per year

Schenectady, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,108 households in Schenectady, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Schenectady, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of Schenectady, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Schenectady, NY HouseholdsSchenectady, NY Heating Oil Households
69,3544,108

29 Schenectady, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Schenectady, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Schenectady, NY community relies on its 29 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, NY.

Schenectady Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Schenectady, NY?

The best price of home heating oil in Schenectady, NY today is $3.59 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Schenectady, NY ranges from a low of $3.59 to a high of $5.25. The average heating oil price in New York state is $4.30.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Schenectady, NY?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $430.00 in Schenectady, NY. Prices range from $359.00 to $525.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Schenectady, NY rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Schenectady, NY has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.71 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Schenectady, NY?

The average price of home heating oil in Schenectady, NY is $4.30 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Schenectady, NY?

Today in Schenectady, NY, the price of home heating oil is $3.59 per gallon, which amounts to $359.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Schenectady, NY?

The current price of heating oil in Schenectady, NY ranges from $3.59 to $5.25 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $4.30 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Schenectady, NY?

The current price of home heating oil in Schenectady, NY ranges from $3.59 to $5.25 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Schenectady, NY?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Schenectady, NY by $0.71 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $71.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Schenectady, NY?

As of today, March 25th, 2025, the average price of oil is $4.30 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.59 to $5.25 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Schenectady, NY?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Schenectady, NY ranges from $3.59 to $5.25 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Schenectady, NY?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Schenectady, NY. Over the past year, Schenectady, NY heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $9.54 for a 100-gallon order. This is $5.24 per gallon more than the current average price of $4.30, and $5.95 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.59. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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