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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 7 Contoocook Suppliers

Oil Prices in Contoocook, NH

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Clough Inc H R	Call for price	No	No
Huckleberry Propane & Oil Llc	Call for price	No	No
Prescott & Son Oil Company Inc Johnny	Call for price	No	No
Ryemes Propane and Oil	Call for price	No	No
Aranco Oil	Call for price	No	No
Fred Fuller Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Johnny Prescott Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No

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Contoocook, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Contoocook Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 6, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/06/2024	$3.449
12/05/2024	$3.449
12/04/2024	$3.449
12/03/2024	$3.449
12/02/2024	$3.449
12/01/2024	$3.449
11/30/2024	$3.449
11/29/2024	$3.449
11/28/2024	$3.449
11/27/2024	$3.449
11/26/2024	$3.449
11/25/2024	$3.449
11/24/2024	$3.449
11/23/2024	$3.449
11/22/2024	$3.449
11/21/2024	$3.449
11/20/2024	$3.449
11/19/2024	$3.449
11/18/2024	$3.449
11/17/2024	$3.449
11/16/2024	$3.449
11/15/2024	$3.449
11/14/2024	$3.449
11/13/2024	$3.449
11/12/2024	$3.449
11/11/2024	$3.449
11/10/2024	$3.449
11/09/2024	$3.449
11/08/2024	$3.574
11/07/2024	$3.574

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Contoocook, used by 1,439 or 64.24% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Contoocook homeowners is propane, used by 481 homes (21.47%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (162), other fuels (73), natural gas (52), and other fuels (43).

Contoocook Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Contoocook Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,439	64.2%
Propane	481	21.5%
Wood	162	7.2%
Other Fuels	73	3.3%
Natural Gas	52	2.3%
Electricity	43	1.9%

Heating oil (64.2%)

Propane (21.5%)

Wood (7.2%)

Other fuels (3.3%)

Natural gas (2.3%)

Electricity (1.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Contoocook

Heating oil has become less popular in Contoocook. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,458 to 1,439, a 1.30% drop.

Contoocook Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,558
2012	1,458
2013	1,428
2014	1,328
2015	1,357
2016	1,323
2017	1,334
2018	1,345
2019	1,446
2020	1,356
2021	1,397
2022	1,439

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Contoocook

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 486 to 481.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 6 to 52.

Electricity use for home heating in Contoocook

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Contoocook. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 51 to 43, a 15.69% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Contoocook

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 Contoocook have not yet adopted solar heating.

Contoocook, NH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Contoocook homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Contoocook ranks 47^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Contoocook ranks 625^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Contoocook’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 Contoocook, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Contoocook Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	35.2° F
2023 - 2024	31.2° F

Contoocook Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Contoocook homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Contoocook 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Contoocook. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Contoocook 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 Contoocook include Johnny Prescott Oil & Propane and Ryemes Propane and Oil.

Contoocook Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Contoocook: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Contoocook: 18 miles

Average Number Of Contoocook Homes Served Per Company: 205 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Contoocook Oil Company: 182,461 gallons per year

Contoocook, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,439 households in Contoocook, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Contoocook, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

64% of Contoocook, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Contoocook, NH Households	Contoocook, NH Heating Oil Households
2,240	1,439

7 Contoocook, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Contoocook, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Contoocook, NH community relies on its 7 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 Contoocook, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Contoocook, NH.

Contoocook 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.