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Oil Prices in Chester, NY

Updated Today at 10:01 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Miller Energy LLC Call for price No No
Big O Inc $3.99 Yes Yes
Chili Gas Inc $3.70 Yes Yes
Orange Energy Inc $4.20 Yes Yes
Charity Oil $4.35 Yes Yes
Affron Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Bruce & Angela Enterprises Inc Call for price No No
C D Parry Co Inc Call for price No No
Diamond Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
Evergreen Fuels Inc Call for price No No
George's Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Gurda Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
H Reynolds & Son Inc Call for price No No
Jeremiah R Downey Oil Corporation Call for price No No
Precision Home Heating Inc Call for price No No
Quinn Oil Inc Call for price No No
Washingtonville Fuel Corp Inc Call for price No No
M Spiegel & Sons Oil Corp Call for price No No

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Cheapest Chester, NY Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$4.20 per gallon/galFeb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM
150 gallonsgals$3.80 per gallon/galFeb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM
200 gallonsgals$3.80 per gallon/galFeb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM
250 gallonsgals$3.80 per gallon/galFeb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM

Chester Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend+$0.012
1 Week Trend+$0.097
1 Year Trend-$0.035

Chester Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
02/22/2025$4.059
02/21/2025$4.059
02/20/2025$4.047
02/19/2025$4.009
02/18/2025$4.047
02/17/2025$4.047
02/16/2025$3.963
02/15/2025$3.963
02/14/2025$3.963
02/13/2025$4.047
02/12/2025$4.013
02/11/2025$4.163
02/10/2025$4.074
02/09/2025$3.984
02/08/2025$3.984
02/07/2025$3.984
02/06/2025$4.046
02/05/2025$4.084
02/04/2025$4.084
02/03/2025$4.034
02/02/2025$4.084
02/01/2025$4.084
01/31/2025$4.084
01/30/2025$4.084
01/29/2025$4.109
01/28/2025$4.213
01/27/2025$3.959
01/26/2025$3.816
01/25/2025$3.816
01/24/2025$3.816

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Chester, used by 1,824 or 40.75% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chester homeowners is natural gas, used by 1,785 homes (39.88%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (542), electricity (190), wood (175), and other fuels (9).

Chester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelChester Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,82440.8%
Natural Gas1,78539.9%
Propane54212.1%
Electricity1904.2%
Wood1753.9%
Solar160.4%
Other Fuels90.2%

Heating oil (40.8%)

Natural gas (39.9%)

Propane (12.1%)

Electricity (4.2%)

Wood (3.9%)

Solar (0.4%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chester

Heating oil has become more popular in Chester. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,566 to 1,824, a 16.48% lift.

Chester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,720
20121,661
20131,595
20141,566
20151,676
20161,573
20171,612
20181,525
20191,602
20201,800
20211,812
20221,824

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chester

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 185 to 542.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,978 to 1,785.

Electricity use for home heating in Chester

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Chester. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 172 to 190, a 10.47% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Chester

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, 16 homes in Chester are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Chester, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Chester homeowners purchased a total of 879,000 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Chester ranks 155th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chester ranks 949th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Chester’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 Chester, the average outside temperature was 2.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Chester Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202532.9° F
2023 - 202435.4° F

Chester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Chester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 18 heating oil companies that serve Chester 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 Chester. Full service companies such as Evergreen Fuels Inc or H Reynolds & Son 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 Chester 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 Chester include Big O Inc and Bruce & Angela Enterprises Inc.

Chester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Chester: 18 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Chester: 18 miles

Average Number Of Chester Homes Served Per Company: 101 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Chester Oil Company: 48,833 gallons per year

Chester, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,824 households in Chester, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chester, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

40% of Chester, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Chester, NY HouseholdsChester, NY Heating Oil Households
4,4761,824

18 Chester, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 879,000 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chester, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Chester, NY community relies on its 18 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 Chester, 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 Chester, NY.

Chester Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Chester, NY?

The best price of home heating oil in Chester, NY today is $3.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Chester, NY ranges from a low of $3.70 to a high of $4.35. The average heating oil price in New York state is $4.06.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Chester, NY?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $406.00 in Chester, NY. Prices range from $369.90 to $435.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Chester, NY has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.33 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Chester, NY?

The average price of home heating oil in Chester, NY is $4.06 per gallon.

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

Today in Chester, NY, the price of home heating oil is $3.70 per gallon, which amounts to $369.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Chester, NY?

The current price of heating oil in Chester, NY ranges from $3.70 to $4.35 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $4.06 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Chester, NY?

The current price of home heating oil in Chester, NY ranges from $3.70 to $4.35 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

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

Heating oil prices have gone down in Chester, NY by $0.33 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $33.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Chester, NY?

As of today, February 22nd, 2025, the average price of oil is $4.06 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.70 to $4.35 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Chester, NY?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Chester, NY ranges from $3.70 to $4.35 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Chester, NY?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Chester, NY. Over the past year, Chester, NY heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.67 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.61 per gallon more than the current average price of $4.06, and $1.97 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.70. 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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