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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 8 Rochester Suppliers

Oil Prices in Rochester, NH

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Proulx Oil And Propane Service Llc Call for price No No
DF Richard Inc Call for price No No
Local Pride Heating Oil Call for price No No
DF Richard Energy Call for price No No
JUST OIL LLC Call for price No No
Deke's Fuel LLC Call for price No No
Cardinal & Glidden Call for price No No
Eastern Call for price No No

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Rochester, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Rochester Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 1, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
10/01/2024$3.090
09/30/2024$3.090
09/29/2024$3.090
09/28/2024$3.090
09/27/2024$3.090
09/26/2024$3.090
09/25/2024$3.090
09/24/2024$3.090
09/23/2024$3.090
09/22/2024$3.090
09/21/2024$3.090
09/20/2024$3.090
09/19/2024$3.094
09/18/2024$3.094
09/17/2024$3.094
09/16/2024$3.094
09/15/2024$3.094
09/14/2024$3.094
09/13/2024$3.094
09/12/2024$3.094
09/11/2024$3.094
09/10/2024$3.094
09/09/2024$3.094
09/08/2024$3.094
09/07/2024$3.094
09/06/2024$3.094
09/05/2024$3.094
09/04/2024$3.094
09/03/2024$3.094
09/02/2024$3.145

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Rochester, used by 6,136 or 44.43% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rochester homeowners is natural gas, used by 3,044 homes (22.04%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (1,937), electricity (1,660), wood (693), and other fuels (479).

Rochester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelRochester Households % of Households
Heating Oil6,13644.4%
Natural Gas3,04422.0%
Propane1,93714.0%
Electricity1,66012.0%
Wood6935.0%
Other Fuels3382.5%
No Fuel1331.0%
Solar80.1%

Heating oil (44.4%)

Natural gas (22.0%)

Propane (14.0%)

Electricity (12.0%)

Wood (5.0%)

Other fuels (2.5%)

No fuel (1.0%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rochester

Heating oil has become less popular in Rochester. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 6,549 to 6,136, a 6.31% drop.

Rochester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20117,536
20127,785
20137,446
20147,014
20156,622
20166,662
20176,528
20186,549
20196,452
20206,761
20216,439
20226,136

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rochester

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,351 to 1,937.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,877 to 3,044.

Electricity use for home heating in Rochester

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rochester. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 886 to 1,660, a 87.36% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Rochester

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.

Currently, 8 homes in Rochester are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 69.23% decrease from 2018, when only 26 homes had installed active solar heating.

Rochester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rochester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Rochester 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 Rochester. 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 Rochester 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 Rochester include Eastern and Local Pride Heating Oil.

Rochester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rochester: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rochester: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rochester Homes Served Per Company: 767 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rochester Oil Company: 680,775 gallons per year

Rochester, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 6,136 households in Rochester, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rochester, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

44% of Rochester, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Rochester, NH HouseholdsRochester, NH Heating Oil Households
13,8126,136

8 Rochester, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 5 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Rochester, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Rochester, NH community relies on its 8 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 Rochester, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rochester, NH.

Rochester 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.

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