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Oil Prices in Gilford, NH

Updated Today at 06:28 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Foley Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
George C Stafford & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dutile & Sons Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
603 Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Foley Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No

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Gilford, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Gilford Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 18, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
10/18/2024	$3.499
10/17/2024	$3.499
10/16/2024	$3.499
10/15/2024	$3.499
10/14/2024	$3.499
10/13/2024	$3.499
10/12/2024	$3.499
10/11/2024	$3.499
10/10/2024	$3.499
10/09/2024	$3.499
10/08/2024	$3.499
10/07/2024	$3.499
10/06/2024	$3.499
10/05/2024	$3.499
10/04/2024	$3.499
10/03/2024	$3.499
10/02/2024	$3.499
10/01/2024	$3.499
09/30/2024	$3.499
09/29/2024	$3.499
09/28/2024	$3.499
09/27/2024	$3.499
09/26/2024	$3.499
09/25/2024	$3.499
09/24/2024	$3.499
09/23/2024	$3.499

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Gilford, used by 1,802 or 57.08% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Gilford homeowners is propane, used by 521 homes (16.50%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (512), wood (361), other fuels (261), and other fuels (15).

Gilford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Gilford Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,802	57.1%
Propane	521	16.5%
Electricity	512	16.2%
Wood	361	11.4%
Other Fuels	261	8.3%
Solar	15	0.5%

Heating oil (57.1%)

Propane (16.5%)

Electricity (16.2%)

Wood (11.4%)

Other fuels (8.3%)

Solar (0.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Gilford

Heating oil has become less popular in Gilford. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,258 to 1,802, a 20.19% drop.

Gilford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,163
2012	2,212
2013	2,263
2014	2,323
2015	2,297
2016	2,258
2017	2,179
2018	2,195
2019	2,159
2020	2,081
2021	1,937
2022	1,802

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Gilford

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 553 to 521.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Gilford.

Electricity use for home heating in Gilford

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Gilford. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 81 to 512, a 532.10% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Gilford

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, 15 homes in Gilford are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Gilford, NH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Gilford homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Gilford ranks 30^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Gilford ranks 462^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Gilford’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 Gilford, the average outside temperature was 3.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Gilford Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	34° F
2023 - 2024	30.1° F

Gilford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Gilford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Gilford 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Gilford. Full service companies such as Dutile & Sons Oil Company Inc or undefined 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 Gilford 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 Gilford include Foley Oil & Propane and Foley Oil Company Inc.

Gilford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Gilford: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Gilford: 18 miles

Average Number Of Gilford Homes Served Per Company: 360 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Gilford Oil Company: 319,884 gallons per year

Gilford, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,802 households in Gilford, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Gilford, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

57% of Gilford, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Gilford, NH Households	Gilford, NH Heating Oil Households
3,157	1,802

5 Gilford, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Gilford, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Gilford, NH community relies on its 5 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 Gilford, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Gilford, NH.

Gilford 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.