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Oil Prices in Lake Placid, NY
Updated on July 24, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurley Brothers | Call for price | No | No |
| P J Hyde and Son Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Lake Placid Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lake Placid homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Lake Placid 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lake Placid. Full service companies such as PJ Hyde & Son Inc or Hurley Brothers 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 Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid include undefined and undefined.
Lake Placid Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Lake Placid: 2 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Lake Placid: 18 miles
Average Number Of Lake Placid Homes Served Per Company: 92 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Lake Placid Oil Company: 44,576 gallons per year
Lake Placid, NY Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Lake Placid homeowners purchased a total of 89,153 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Lake Placid ranks 827th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Lake Placid ranks 4104th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Lake Placid’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 Lake Placid, the average outside temperature was 3.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lake Placid Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 22.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 26° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lake Placid Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Lake Placid, used by 1,498 or 77.66% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lake Placid homeowners is propane, used by 256 homes (13.27%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (185), natural gas (85), wood (77).
Lake Placid Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Lake Placid Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 1,498 | 77.7% |
| Propane | 256 | 13.3% |
| Heating Oil | 185 | 9.6% |
| Natural Gas | 85 | 4.4% |
| Wood | 77 | 4.0% |
| Coal | 19 | 1.0% |
| No Fuel | 5 | 0.3% |
Electricity (77.7%)
Propane (13.3%)
Heating oil (9.6%)
Natural gas (4.4%)
Wood (4.0%)
Coal (1.0%)
No fuel (0.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lake Placid
Heating oil has become less popular in Lake Placid. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 460 to 185, a 59.78% drop.
Lake Placid Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 506 |
| 2012 | 460 |
| 2013 | 501 |
| 2014 | 462 |
| 2015 | 566 |
| 2016 | 563 |
| 2017 | 524 |
| 2018 | 496 |
| 2019 | 441 |
| 2020 | 261 |
| 2021 | 220 |
| 2022 | 185 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lake Placid
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 202 to 256.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 349 to 85.
Electricity use for home heating in Lake Placid
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lake Placid. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,442 to 1,498, a 3.88% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Lake Placid
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.
Homeowners in Lake Placid have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Lake Placid, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 185 households in Lake Placid, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lake Placid, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
9% of Lake Placid, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lake Placid, NY Households | Lake Placid, NY Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,929 | 185 |
2 Lake Placid, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 89,152 gallons of heating oil delivered to Lake Placid, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Lake Placid, NY community relies on its 2 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 Lake Placid, 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 Lake Placid, NY.
Lake Placid 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.
