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Oil Prices in Rensselaer, NY

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Polsinello Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Roesch Fuel Services LLC Call for price No No
MainCare Express $4.25 Yes Yes
C A Albright & Sons LLC Call for price No No
Collins & Son Inc Call for price No No
Family Danz Fuel Services LLC Call for price No No
G Urschel's Limited G Urschel's Fuel Service Call for price No No
H & M Oil Co Inc Hoffman & Miller Oil Co Call for price No No
Hart's Fuel Service Inc Call for price No No
Heim Fuel Service Inc Call for price No No
Helderberg Oil Inc Call for price No No
Hillside Fuels LLC Call for price No No
Long Oil Heat Inc Call for price No No
Main Brothers Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
MillerWilkins Inc Call for price No No
P&D Maintenance Inc Newcomb's Fuel Oil Service Call for price No No
Persico Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Ray Energy Corp Call for price No No
Tim Peek & Son LLC Call for price No No
Kokosa Oil Inc Call for price No No

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Cheapest Rensselaer, NY Oil Prices Per Gallon

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Rensselaer Heating Oil Price History

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
02/21/2025$4.249
02/20/2025$3.499
02/19/2025$3.650
02/18/2025$4.249
02/17/2025$4.249
02/16/2025$4.349
02/15/2025$4.349
02/14/2025$4.349
02/13/2025$4.349
02/12/2025$4.349
02/11/2025$4.349
02/09/2025$4.349
02/08/2025$4.349
02/07/2025$4.349
02/06/2025$4.349
02/05/2025$4.349
02/04/2025$3.650
02/02/2025$4.249
02/01/2025$4.249
01/31/2025$4.249
01/30/2025$4.349
01/29/2025$3.650
01/28/2025$4.349
01/27/2025$3.849
01/26/2025$4.349
01/25/2025$4.349
01/24/2025$4.349
01/22/2025$4.349
01/21/2025$4.349
01/20/2025$4.349

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Rensselaer, used by 7,145 or 75.20% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rensselaer homeowners is electricity, used by 1,592 homes (16.76%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (528), propane (247), no fuel (46), and other fuels (18).

Rensselaer Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelRensselaer Households % of Households
Natural Gas7,14575.2%
Electricity1,59216.8%
Heating Oil5285.6%
Propane2472.6%
No Fuel460.5%
Other Fuels180.2%
Solar130.1%
Wood40.0%

Natural gas (75.2%)

Electricity (16.8%)

Heating oil (5.6%)

Propane (2.6%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

Solar (0.1%)

Wood (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rensselaer

Heating oil has become less popular in Rensselaer. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,370 to 528, a 61.46% drop.

Rensselaer Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,363
20121,370
20131,320
20141,180
20151,076
20161,044
2017985
20181,131
20191,006
2020835
2021664
2022528

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rensselaer

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 131 to 247.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,889 to 7,145.

Electricity use for home heating in Rensselaer

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rensselaer. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,002 to 1,592, a 58.88% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Rensselaer

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, 13 homes in Rensselaer are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Rensselaer, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Rensselaer homeowners purchased a total of 254,447 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Rensselaer ranks 428th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Rensselaer ranks 2432nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Rensselaer’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 Rensselaer, the average outside temperature was 3.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Rensselaer Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202529.9° F
2023 - 202433.3° F

Rensselaer Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rensselaer homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 20 heating oil companies that serve Rensselaer 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 13 “full-service” oil companies that serve Rensselaer. Full service companies such as H & M Oil Co Inc Hoffman & Miller Oil Co or Helderberg Oil 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer include Collins & Son Inc and Kokosa Oil Inc.

Rensselaer Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rensselaer: 20 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rensselaer: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rensselaer Homes Served Per Company: 26 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rensselaer Oil Company: 12,722 gallons per year

Rensselaer, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 528 households in Rensselaer, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rensselaer, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Rensselaer, NY HouseholdsRensselaer, NY Heating Oil Households
9,501528

20 Rensselaer, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 254,447 gallons of heating oil delivered to Rensselaer, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Rensselaer, NY community relies on its 20 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 Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY.

Rensselaer Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Rensselaer, NY has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.10 per gallon.

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

Today in Rensselaer, NY, the price of home heating oil is $4.25 per gallon, which amounts to $424.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

Heating oil prices have gone down in Rensselaer, NY by $0.10 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $10.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Rensselaer, NY?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Rensselaer, NY. Over the past year, Rensselaer, NY heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $9.54 for a 100-gallon order. This is $5.29 per gallon more than the current average price of $4.25, and $5.29 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $4.25. 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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