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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 28 Schenectady Suppliers

Oil Prices in Schenectady, NY

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
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
H & M Oil Co Inc Hoffman & Miller Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Helderberg Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Long Oil Heat 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
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
Wever Petroleum Inc	Call for price	No	No
J H Buhrmaster Company Inc	$3.29	Yes	Yes
Denny's Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
J And R Welding Supply Inc	Call for price	No	No
Polsinello Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Slezak Petroleum Products Inc	Call for price	No	No
Tim Peek & Son LLC	Call for price	No	No
Martin Petroleum Inc	Call for price	No	No
Young Home Heating Fuels LLC	Call for price	No	No
MainCare Express	Call for price	No	No
C S Pita Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Keehan Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Schenectady, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.29	-	-
150	$3.29	-	-
200	$3.29	-	-
250	$3.29	-	-

Schenectady Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/21/2024	$3.290
11/20/2024	$3.290
11/19/2024	$3.290
11/18/2024	$3.290
11/17/2024	$3.290
11/16/2024	$3.290
11/15/2024	$3.290
11/14/2024	$3.290
11/13/2024	$3.290
11/12/2024	$3.290
11/11/2024	$3.290
11/10/2024	$3.290
11/09/2024	$3.290
11/08/2024	$3.290
11/07/2024	$3.290
11/06/2024	$3.290
11/05/2024	$3.290
11/04/2024	$3.290
11/03/2024	$3.290
11/02/2024	$3.290
11/01/2024	$3.290
10/31/2024	$3.290
10/30/2024	$3.085
10/29/2024	$2.880
10/28/2024	$2.880
10/27/2024	$2.880
10/26/2024	$2.880
10/25/2024	$2.880
10/24/2024	$2.880
10/23/2024	$2.880

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 (1,161).

Schenectady Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Schenectady Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	50,474	72.8%
Electricity	10,930	15.8%
Heating Oil	4,108	5.9%
Propane	3,003	4.3%
No Fuel	558	0.8%
Other Fuels	467	0.7%
Wood	417	0.6%
Solar	222	0.3%
Coal	55	0.1%

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 more popular in Schenectady. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 3,496 to 4,108, a 17.51% lift.

Schenectady Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	5,756
2012	5,553
2013	5,002
2014	4,483
2015	4,103
2016	3,595
2017	3,496
2018	3,417
2019	3,381
2020	3,027
2021	3,486
2022	4,108

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Schenectady

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,083 to 3,003.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 44,393 to 50,474.

Electricity use for home heating in Schenectady

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Schenectady. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 7,333 to 10,930, a 49.05% 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 149.44% increase from 2017, when only 89 homes had installed active solar heating.

Schenectady Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Schenectady homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 28 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 14 “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: 28 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Schenectady: 18 miles

Average Number Of Schenectady Homes Served Per Company: 146 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Schenectady Oil Company: 70,702 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 Households	Schenectady, NY Heating Oil Households
69,354	4,108

28 Schenectady, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Schenectady, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Schenectady, NY community relies on its 28 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

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

The price of heating oil in Schenectady, NY has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 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 $3.29 per gallon, which amounts to $329.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Schenectady, NY?

Heating oil prices in Schenectady, NY have not changed in the last 24 hours.

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

Heating oil prices have up in Schenectady, NY by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.

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 $6.25 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.29, and $6.25 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.29. 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.