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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Altamont, NY
Updated Today at 02:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| J H Buhrmaster Company | $5.19 This price was viewed on https://buhrmaster.com/ at 2:00pm on 3/24/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 12009. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from J H Buhrmaster Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| MainCare Express | $5.65 This price was viewed on https://www.maincareexpress.com/ at 2:00pm on 3/24/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 12009. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from MainCare Express. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
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| Young Home Heating Fuels | Call for price |
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| Tim Peek and Son LLC | Call for price |
| Dennys Fuel Service | Call for price |
| K and M Fuels | Call for price |
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| Roesch Fuel Services | Call for price |
Altamont Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Altamont homeowners heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Altamont can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford 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 customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Altamont cash heating oil companies serving Altamont include J H Buhrmaster Company Inc and MainCare Express.
Altamont Number Two Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Fuel oil Companies Serving Altamont: 21 companies .
Average Number of Altamont Houses Served per Heating Oil company : 40
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 fuel oil consumption varies yearly depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ furnaces need to burn additional fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Altamont was 26.2°F, which was 5.8°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Altamont Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 26.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 32° F |
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Average Altamont Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 16, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.040 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.760 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$1.060 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$1.170 |
Average Altamont Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 16, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | $4.730 |
| 03/09/2026 | $4.690 |
| 03/02/2026 | $4.060 |
| 02/23/2026 | $4.040 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.970 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.950 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.950 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.750 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.640 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.620 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.640 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.640 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.670 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.730 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.740 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.710 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.790 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.730 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.700 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.620 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.560 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.600 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.620 |
| 09/29/2025 | $3.440 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.400 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.460 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.410 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.470 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.190 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.240 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.290 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.440 |
| 03/31/2025 | $3.570 |
| 03/24/2025 | $3.560 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Altamont Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Altamont, used by 1,310 or 41% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Altamont families is Heating Oil, used by 846 homes (26%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (13%), Propane (11%), Wood (5%), and Solar (2%).
Altamont Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,310 | 345 | 424 | 846 | 163 | 64 | 29 |
| 2024 | 1,276 | 328 | 424 | 848 | 163 | 64 | 27 |
| 2023 | 1,262 | 320 | 427 | 851 | 162 | 65 | 25 |
| 2022 | 1,216 | 367 | 388 | 923 | 189 | 61 | 16 |
| 2021 | 1,117 | 305 | 508 | 922 | 213 | 54 | 26 |
| 2020 | 1,257 | 194 | 398 | 867 | 216 | 26 | 22 |
| 2019 | 1,230 | 202 | 343 | 980 | 152 | 43 | 43 |
| 2018 | 1,177 | 241 | 343 | 972 | 176 | 24 | 33 |
| 2017 | 1,137 | 195 | 379 | 931 | 194 | 22 | 62 |
| 2016 | 1,237 | 239 | 278 | 968 | 174 | 20 | 64 |
| 2015 | 1,060 | 257 | 320 | 946 | 190 | 20 | 64 |
| 2014 | 998 | 207 | 354 | 1,021 | 177 | 19 | 55 |
| 2013 | 1,027 | 168 | 409 | 1,055 | 224 | 15 | 43 |
| 2012 | 1,072 | 166 | 386 | 1,044 | 240 | 5 | 9 |
| 2011 | 841 | 149 | 451 | 1,200 | 236 | 3 | 3 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Altamont
Fuel oil has become losing popularity in Altamont. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of residents using fuel oil decreased from 922 to 846, a 8% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Altamont
Between 2021 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 305 to 345, a 13% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 1,117 to 1,310, a 17% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Altamont
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are less frequently used in Altamont. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity decreased from 508 to 424, a 17% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Altamont
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all 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 (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 64 homes in Altamont are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 19% gain from 2021, when 54 homes used active solar heating.
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Altamont Heating Oil Delivery Overview
846 homes in Altamont heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Altamont temperatures drop as low as 19.9° F each winter. 26.5% of Altamont households rely on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
26.5% of Altamont, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Altamont, NY Households | Altamont, NY Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 3,198 | 846 |
21 Altamont Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 472,270 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Altamont families last winter, the Altamont community depends on its 21 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Altamont, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to residences and companies throughout Altamont and the surrounding region.
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 risen by $1.100 over the last 7 days.
Is heating oil going up or down in Altamont, NY?
Heating oil prices in Altamont, NY have risen by $1.100 over the past 7 days.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Altamont, NY?
Heating oil prices in Altamont, NY have increased by $1.10 compared to March 17th, 2026, due to rising demand for home heating oil combined with historically low inventories. (Updated March 24th, 2026).
