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Oil Prices in Cambridge, NY

Updated on May 30, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Barnett Fuels LLC	Call for price	No	No
Braymer Fuels Incorporated	Call for price	No	No
Doug's Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Haskins Fuel Service New York Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mcdonald Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Sweet's Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Cambridge, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Cambridge, used by 1,152 or 56.39% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cambridge homeowners is propane, used by 374 homes (18.31%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (191), electricity (187), other fuels (67), and other fuels (67).

Cambridge Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Cambridge Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,152	56.4%
Propane	374	18.3%
Wood	191	9.4%
Electricity	187	9.2%
Other Fuels	67	3.3%
Natural Gas	48	2.4%
Coal	19	0.9%
No Fuel	8	0.4%
Solar	2	0.1%

Heating oil (56.4%)

Propane (18.3%)

Wood (9.4%)

Electricity (9.2%)

Other fuels (3.3%)

Natural gas (2.4%)

Coal (0.9%)

No fuel (0.4%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cambridge

Heating oil has become more popular in Cambridge. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,020 to 1,152, a 12.94% lift.

Cambridge Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,047
2012	1,020
2013	1,095
2014	1,000
2015	990
2016	1,015
2017	1,007
2018	967
2019	1,066
2020	1,158
2021	1,155
2022	1,152

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cambridge

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 205 to 374.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 31 to 48.

Electricity use for home heating in Cambridge

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Cambridge. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 272 to 187, a 31.25% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Cambridge

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, 2 homes in Cambridge are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 60.00% decrease from 2012, when only 5 homes had installed active solar heating.

Cambridge, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Cambridge homeowners purchased a total of 555,158 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Cambridge ranks 241^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Cambridge ranks 1405^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Cambridge Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	27.8° F
2023 - 2024	31.6° F

Cambridge Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Cambridge homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Cambridge 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 4 “full-service” oil companies that serve Cambridge. Full service companies such as Haskins Fuel Service New York Inc or Braymer Fuels Incorporated 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge include Sweet's Fuel Service Inc and Barnett Fuels LLC.

Cambridge Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Cambridge: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Cambridge: 18 miles

Average Number Of Cambridge Homes Served Per Company: 192 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Cambridge Oil Company: 92,526 gallons per year

Cambridge, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,152 households in Cambridge, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cambridge, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

56% of Cambridge, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Cambridge, NY Households	Cambridge, NY Heating Oil Households
2,043	1,152

6 Cambridge, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 555,158 gallons of heating oil delivered to Cambridge, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Cambridge, NY community relies on its 6 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 Cambridge, NY, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Rensselaer, NY and Buckeye in Albany, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Cambridge, NY.

Cambridge 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.