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Oil Prices in Meridale, NY

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
A And L Home Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
C E Kiff Incorporated	Call for price	No	No
Reinhardt Corp	Call for price	No	No

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Meridale, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Meridale, used by 37 or 49.33% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Meridale homeowners is wood, used by 22 homes (29.33%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (16), coal (3).

Meridale Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Meridale Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	37	49.3%
Wood	22	29.3%
Propane	16	21.3%
Coal	3	4.0%

Heating oil (49.3%)

Wood (29.3%)

Propane (21.3%)

Coal (4.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Meridale

Heating oil has become less popular in Meridale. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 56 to 37, a 33.93% drop.

Meridale Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	34
2012	42
2013	37
2014	46
2015	42
2016	41
2017	55
2018	72
2019	62
2020	56
2021	46
2022	37

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Meridale

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 32 to 16.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Meridale.

Electricity use for home heating in Meridale

Meridale homeowners have yet to adopt electricity as a primary heating source.

Solar use for home heating in Meridale

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.

Homeowners in Meridale have not yet adopted solar heating.

Meridale, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Meridale homeowners purchased a total of 17,831 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Meridale ranks 1211^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Meridale ranks 5843^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Meridale’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 Meridale, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Meridale Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	27° F
2023 - 2024	30.8° F

Meridale Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Meridale homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Meridale 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Meridale. Full service companies such as Reinhardt Corp or A And L Home Fuel LLC 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 Meridale 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 Meridale include undefined and undefined.

Meridale Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Meridale: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Meridale: 18 miles

Average Number Of Meridale Homes Served Per Company: 12 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Meridale Oil Company: 5,943 gallons per year

Meridale, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 37 households in Meridale, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Meridale, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

49% of Meridale, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Meridale, NY Households	Meridale, NY Heating Oil Households
75	37

3 Meridale, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 17,830 gallons of heating oil delivered to Meridale, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Meridale, 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 Meridale, 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 Meridale, NY.

Meridale 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.