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Oil Prices in Peterborough, NH
Updated Today at 12:28 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AW Peters Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Reds of Jaffrey | Call for price | No | No |
| Coyote Discount Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Ciardelli Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
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Peterborough Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 18, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/15/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/14/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/13/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/12/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/11/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/10/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/09/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/08/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/07/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/06/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/05/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/04/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/03/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/02/2024 | $3.090 |
| 12/01/2024 | $3.090 |
| 11/30/2024 | $3.090 |
| 11/29/2024 | $3.090 |
| 11/28/2024 | $3.090 |
| 11/27/2024 | $3.090 |
| 11/26/2024 | $3.090 |
| 11/25/2024 | $3.090 |
| 11/24/2024 | $3.090 |
| 11/23/2024 | $3.090 |
| 11/22/2024 | $3.090 |
| 11/08/2024 | $3.190 |
| 11/07/2024 | $3.190 |
| 11/06/2024 | $3.190 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Peterborough Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Peterborough, used by 1,458 or 50.91% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Peterborough homeowners is propane, used by 572 homes (19.97%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (338), electricity (177), no fuel (146), and other fuels (238).
Peterborough Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Peterborough Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 1,458 | 50.9% |
| Propane | 572 | 20.0% |
| Wood | 338 | 11.8% |
| Electricity | 177 | 6.2% |
| No Fuel | 146 | 5.1% |
| Other Fuels | 141 | 4.9% |
| Natural Gas | 97 | 3.4% |
Heating oil (50.9%)
Propane (20.0%)
Wood (11.8%)
Electricity (6.2%)
No fuel (5.1%)
Other fuels (4.9%)
Natural gas (3.4%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Peterborough
Heating oil has become less popular in Peterborough. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,773 to 1,458, a 17.77% drop.
Peterborough Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,931 |
| 2012 | 1,873 |
| 2013 | 1,746 |
| 2014 | 1,681 |
| 2015 | 1,653 |
| 2016 | 1,612 |
| 2017 | 1,494 |
| 2018 | 1,691 |
| 2019 | 1,773 |
| 2020 | 1,712 |
| 2021 | 1,580 |
| 2022 | 1,458 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Peterborough
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 464 to 572.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 260 to 97.
Electricity use for home heating in Peterborough
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Peterborough. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 320 to 177, a 44.69% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Peterborough
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 Peterborough have not yet adopted solar heating.
Peterborough, NH Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Peterborough homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Peterborough ranks 45th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Peterborough ranks 614th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Peterborough’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 Peterborough, the average outside temperature was 2.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Peterborough Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 33.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 31.2° F |
Peterborough Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Peterborough homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Peterborough 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Peterborough. Full service companies such as Reds of Jaffrey or AW Peters Inc 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough include Ciardelli Fuel Company and Coyote Discount Oil.
Peterborough Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Peterborough: 4 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Peterborough: 18 miles
Average Number Of Peterborough Homes Served Per Company: 364 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Peterborough Oil Company: 323,523 gallons per year
Peterborough, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,458 households in Peterborough, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Peterborough, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
50% of Peterborough, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Peterborough, NH Households | Peterborough, NH Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2,864 | 1,458 |
4 Peterborough, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Peterborough, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Peterborough, NH community relies on its 4 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 Peterborough, NH, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Peterborough, NH.
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