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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 15 Athens Suppliers

Oil Prices in Athens, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Village Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
C A Albright & Sons LLC	Call for price	No	No
Collins & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
First Fuel & Heating Inc	Call for price	No	No
Heim Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
JR's Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Lucky Petroleum Inc	Call for price	No	No
MillerWilkins Inc	Call for price	No	No
Morgans Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Persico Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Henderson Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
K&H Fuel Oil Company LLC K & H Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Michele R Haines Sawyer Energy	Call for price	No	No
Payless Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Watts Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Athens' NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Propane is the most popular choice in Athens, used by 590 or 41.76% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Athens homeowners is heating oil, used by 539 homes (38.15%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (194), natural gas (90), wood (28), and other fuels (22).

Athens Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Athens Households	% of Households
Propane	590	41.8%
Heating Oil	539	38.2%
Electricity	194	13.7%
Natural Gas	90	6.4%
Wood	28	2.0%
Other Fuels	19	1.3%
Solar	3	0.2%

Propane (41.8%)

Heating oil (38.2%)

Electricity (13.7%)

Natural gas (6.4%)

Wood (2.0%)

Other fuels (1.3%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Athens

Heating oil has become less popular in Athens. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 699 to 539, a 22.89% drop.

Athens Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	868
2012	792
2013	699
2014	683
2015	592
2016	643
2017	598
2018	621
2019	592
2020	624
2021	580
2022	539

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Athens

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 145 to 590.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 21 to 90.

Electricity use for home heating in Athens

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Athens. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 134 to 194, a 44.78% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Athens

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, 3 homes in Athens are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2013, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Athens, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Athens homeowners purchased a total of 259,748 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Athens ranks 420^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Athens ranks 2398^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Athens’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 Athens, the average outside temperature was 3.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Athens Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.9° F
2023 - 2024	33.7° F

Athens Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Athens homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 15 heating oil companies that serve Athens 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 9 “full-service” oil companies that serve Athens. Full service companies such as C A Albright & Sons LLC or Persico Oil Co 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 Athens 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 Athens include Collins & Son Inc and Lucky Petroleum Inc.

Athens Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Athens: 15 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Athens: 18 miles

Average Number Of Athens Homes Served Per Company: 35 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Athens Oil Company: 17,316 gallons per year

Athens, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 539 households in Athens, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Athens, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

38% of Athens, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Athens, NY Households	Athens, NY Heating Oil Households
1,413	539

15 Athens, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 259,748 gallons of heating oil delivered to Athens, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Athens, NY community relies on its 15 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 Athens, NY, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Albany, NY and Apex in Albany, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Athens, NY.

Athens 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.