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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 9 Durham Suppliers
Oil Prices in Durham, NY
Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Oil LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| JR's Fuels Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Laraway's Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Mountain Fuels Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Raj Petroleum Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Tcb Energy LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Crown Fuels Of Windham Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Payless Fuels Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Watts Oil LLC | Call for price | No | No |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Durham Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Durham, used by 110 or 58.51% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Durham homeowners is propane, used by 100 homes (53.19%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (4), no fuel (4).
Durham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Durham Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 110 | 58.5% |
| Propane | 100 | 53.2% |
| Wood | 4 | 2.1% |
| No Fuel | 4 | 2.1% |
Heating oil (58.5%)
Propane (53.2%)
Wood (2.1%)
No fuel (2.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Durham
Heating oil has become more popular in Durham. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 47 to 110, a 134.04% lift.
Durham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 77 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 110 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Durham
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 9 to 100.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Durham.
Electricity use for home heating in Durham
Durham homeowners have yet to adopt electricity as a primary heating source.
Solar use for home heating in Durham
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 Durham have not yet adopted solar heating.
Durham, NY Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Durham homeowners purchased a total of 53,010 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Durham ranks 987th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Durham ranks 4818th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Durham’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 Durham, the average outside temperature was 4.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Durham Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 30.4° F |
Durham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Durham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Durham 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 Durham. Full service companies such as Watts Oil LLC or Laraway's 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 Durham 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 Durham include Crown Fuels Of Windham Inc and Raj Petroleum Inc.
Durham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Durham: 9 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Durham: 18 miles
Average Number Of Durham Homes Served Per Company: 12 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Durham Oil Company: 5,889 gallons per year
Durham, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 110 households in Durham, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Durham, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
58% of Durham, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Durham, NY Households | Durham, NY Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 188 | 110 |
9 Durham, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 53,009 gallons of heating oil delivered to Durham, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Durham, NY community relies on its 9 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 Durham, 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 Durham, NY.
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