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Oil Companies
Oil Prices in Altamont, NY
Updated Today at 06:44 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| J H Buhrmaster Company | $3.59 | Yes | Yes |
| MainCare Express | $3.95 | Yes | Yes |
| A and M Middleburgh Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Charlton Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Dennys Fuel Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Family Danz Fuel Services | Call for price | No | No |
| H and M Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Helderberg Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| K and M Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Laraways Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Long Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Main Brothers Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| P and D Maintenance | Call for price | No | No |
| Polsinello Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| RAJ Petroleum | Call for price | No | No |
| Peterson Fuel Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Roesch Fuel Services | Call for price | No | No |
| TCB Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Tim Peek and Son LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Martin Petroleum | Call for price | No | No |
| Young Home Heating Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
Altamont Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Altamont homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Altamont 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 10 “full-service” oil companies that serve Altamont. Full service companies such as H & M Oil Co Inc Hoffman & Miller Oil Co or Helderberg Oil 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 Altamont 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 Altamont include J H Buhrmaster Company Inc and MainCare Express.
Altamont Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Altamont: 21 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Altamont: 18 miles
Average Number Of Altamont Homes Served Per Company: 46 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Altamont Oil Company: 22,489 gallons per year
Altamont, NY Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Altamont homeowners purchased a total of 472,270 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Altamont ranks 266th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Altamont ranks 1596th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Altamont’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 Altamont, the average outside temperature was 2.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Altamont Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.3° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Altamont, NY Oil Price Per Gallon
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Altamont Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 | $3.770 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.719 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.290 |
| 06/22/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/21/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.770 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.719 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.669 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.669 |
| 06/15/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/14/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/12/2025 | $2.719 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/08/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/07/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.799 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Altamont Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Altamont, used by 992 or 29.83% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Altamont homeowners is heating oil, used by 980 homes (29.47%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (648), propane (479), wood (210), and other fuels (30).
Altamont Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Altamont Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 992 | 29.8% |
| Heating Oil | 980 | 29.5% |
| Electricity | 648 | 19.5% |
| Propane | 479 | 14.4% |
| Wood | 210 | 6.3% |
| Solar | 112 | 3.4% |
| Other Fuels | 30 | 0.9% |
| Coal | 7 | 0.2% |
Natural gas (29.8%)
Heating oil (29.5%)
Electricity (19.5%)
Propane (14.4%)
Wood (6.3%)
Solar (3.4%)
Other fuels (0.9%)
Coal (0.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Altamont
Heating oil has become more popular in Altamont. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 931 to 980, a 5.26% lift.
Altamont Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,200 |
| 2012 | 1,044 |
| 2013 | 1,055 |
| 2014 | 1,021 |
| 2015 | 946 |
| 2016 | 968 |
| 2017 | 931 |
| 2018 | 972 |
| 2019 | 980 |
| 2020 | 867 |
| 2021 | 922 |
| 2022 | 980 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Altamont
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 195 to 479.
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,137 to 992.
Electricity use for home heating in Altamont
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Altamont. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 379 to 648, a 70.98% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Altamont
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, 112 homes in Altamont are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 409.09% increase from 2017, when only 22 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Altamont, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 980 households in Altamont, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Altamont, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
29% of Altamont, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Altamont, NY Households | Altamont, NY Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 3,325 | 980 |
21 Altamont, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 472,269 gallons of heating oil delivered to Altamont, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Altamont, NY community relies on its 21 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 Altamont, NY, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Albany, NY and Buckeye in Albany, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Altamont, NY.
Altamont Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Altamont, NY rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Altamont, NY has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.11 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Altamont, NY?
Today in Altamont, NY, the price of home heating oil is $3.59 per gallon, which amounts to $359.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is heating oil going up or down in Altamont, NY?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Altamont, NY by $0.11 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $11.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How high will oil go in Altamont, NY?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Altamont, NY. Over the past year, Altamont, NY heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $9.54 for a 100-gallon order. This is $5.77 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.77, and $5.95 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.59. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.
