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Oil Prices in Athens, NY
Updated Today at 10:12 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Oil | $3.60 | Yes | Yes |
| C A Albright and Sons | Call for price | No | No |
| Collins and Son Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| First Fuel and Heating Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Heim Fuel Service | Call for price | No | No |
| JRs Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Lucky Petroleum | Call for price | No | No |
| MillerWilkins Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Morgans Fuels Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Persico Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Henderson Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| K and H Fuel Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Sawyer Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| PayLess Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Watts Oil | Call for price | No | No |
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 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 420th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Athens ranks 2398th 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 3.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Athens Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.7° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Athens, NY Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.60 per gallon/gal | Jun 30, 2025, 10:12 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.60 per gallon/gal | Jun 30, 2025, 10:12 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.60 per gallon/gal | Jun 30, 2025, 10:12 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.60 per gallon/gal | Jun 30, 2025, 10:12 AM |
Athens Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.650 |
| 06/23/2025 | $4.100 |
| 06/22/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/21/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.650 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.650 |
| 06/15/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/14/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/12/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/08/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/07/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/01/2025 | $3.400 |
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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 (19).
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 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 592 to 539, a 8.95% 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 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 176 to 590.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 24 to 90.
Electricity use for home heating in Athens
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Athens. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 132 to 194, a 46.97% 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 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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 2024, 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
Is the price of heating oil in Athens, NY rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Athens, NY has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.21 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Athens, NY?
Today in Athens, NY, the price of home heating oil is $3.60 per gallon, which amounts to $360.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is heating oil going up or down in Athens, NY?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Athens, NY by $0.21 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $21.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How high will oil go in Athens, NY?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Athens, NY. Over the past year, Athens, NY heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.70 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.10 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.60, and $2.10 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.60. 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.
