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Oil Prices in Chestertown, NY

Updated on December 20, 2024 at 08:33 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Buckman's Family Fuel Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Hometown Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Ktd Enterprises Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Chestertown, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Chestertown, used by 314 or 36.64% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chestertown homeowners is propane, used by 255 homes (29.75%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (170), wood (149), electricity (55).

Chestertown Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Chestertown Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	314	36.6%
Propane	255	29.8%
Natural Gas	170	19.8%
Wood	149	17.4%
Electricity	55	6.4%

Heating oil (36.6%)

Propane (29.8%)

Natural gas (19.8%)

Wood (17.4%)

Electricity (6.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chestertown

Heating oil has become less popular in Chestertown. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 403 to 314, a 22.08% drop.

Chestertown Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	575
2012	534
2013	521
2014	543
2015	508
2016	432
2017	538
2018	480
2019	417
2020	403
2021	356
2022	314

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chestertown

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 253 to 255.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 28 to 170.

Electricity use for home heating in Chestertown

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Chestertown. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 72 to 55, a 23.61% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Chestertown

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 Chestertown have not yet adopted solar heating.

Chestertown, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Chestertown homeowners purchased a total of 151,319 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Chestertown ranks 609^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chestertown ranks 3269^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Chestertown’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 Chestertown, the average outside temperature was 3.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Chestertown Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	33.3° F
2023 - 2024	29.8° F

Chestertown Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Chestertown homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Chestertown 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 Chestertown. Full service companies such as Buckman's Family Fuel Company Inc or Ktd Enterprises 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 Chestertown 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 Chestertown include Hometown Oil Corp and undefined.

Chestertown Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Chestertown: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Chestertown: 18 miles

Average Number Of Chestertown Homes Served Per Company: 104 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Chestertown Oil Company: 50,439 gallons per year

Chestertown, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 314 households in Chestertown, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chestertown, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

36% of Chestertown, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Chestertown, NY Households	Chestertown, NY Heating Oil Households
857	314

3 Chestertown, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 151,319 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chestertown, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Chestertown, NY community relies on its 3 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 Chestertown, 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 Chestertown, NY.

Chestertown 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.