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Oil Prices in Altona, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Champlain Energy LLC	Call for price	No	No
Church Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Leroux Enterprises LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Altona, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Altona, used by 458 or 78.16% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Altona homeowners is wood, used by 122 homes (20.82%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (20), natural gas (8), electricity (8).

Altona Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Altona Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	458	78.2%
Wood	122	20.8%
Propane	20	3.4%
Natural Gas	8	1.4%
Electricity	8	1.4%

Heating oil (78.2%)

Wood (20.8%)

Propane (3.4%)

Natural gas (1.4%)

Electricity (1.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Altona

Heating oil has become more popular in Altona. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 339 to 458, a 35.10% lift.

Altona Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	419
2012	402
2013	411
2014	358
2015	339
2016	339
2017	335
2018	282
2019	364
2020	436
2021	447
2022	458

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Altona

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 26 to 20.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 33 to 8.

Electricity use for home heating in Altona

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Altona. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 50 to 8, a 84.00% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Altona

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 Altona have not yet adopted solar heating.

Altona, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Altona homeowners purchased a total of 220,714 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Altona ranks 476^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Altona ranks 2637^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Altona’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 Altona, the average outside temperature was 5.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Altona Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	35° F
2023 - 2024	30° F

Altona Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Altona homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Altona 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 Altona. Full service companies such as Leroux Enterprises LLC 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 Altona 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 Altona include Champlain Energy LLC and Church Oil Co Inc.

Altona Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Altona: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Altona: 18 miles

Average Number Of Altona Homes Served Per Company: 152 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Altona Oil Company: 73,571 gallons per year

Altona, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 458 households in Altona, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Altona, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

78% of Altona, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Altona, NY Households	Altona, NY Heating Oil Households
586	458

3 Altona, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 220,713 gallons of heating oil delivered to Altona, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Altona, 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 Altona, NY, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Marcy, NY and Sunoco in Marcy, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Altona, NY.

Altona 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.