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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Peterborough Suppliers

Oil Prices in Peterborough, NH

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Reds of Jaffrey Call for price No No
AW Peters Inc 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, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Peterborough, NH

Peterborough Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/08/2024$3.190
11/07/2024$3.190
11/06/2024$3.190
11/05/2024$3.190
11/04/2024$3.190
11/03/2024$3.190
11/02/2024$3.190
11/01/2024$3.190
10/31/2024$3.190
10/30/2024$3.190
10/29/2024$3.190
10/28/2024$3.190
10/27/2024$3.190
10/26/2024$3.190
10/25/2024$3.190
10/24/2024$3.190
10/23/2024$3.190
10/22/2024$3.190
10/21/2024$3.190
10/20/2024$3.190
10/19/2024$3.190
10/18/2024$3.190
10/17/2024$3.190
10/16/2024$3.190
10/15/2024$3.190
10/14/2024$3.190
10/13/2024$3.190
10/12/2024$3.190
10/11/2024$3.190
10/10/2024$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

FuelPeterborough Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,45850.9%
Propane57220.0%
Wood33811.8%
Electricity1776.2%
No Fuel1465.1%
Other Fuels1414.9%
Natural Gas973.4%

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)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,931
20121,873
20131,746
20141,681
20151,653
20161,612
20171,494
20181,691
20191,773
20201,712
20211,580
20221,458

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 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 HouseholdsPeterborough, NH Heating Oil Households
2,8641,458

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.

Peterborough 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.

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