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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 14 Portsmouth Suppliers

Oil Prices in Portsmouth, NH

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Hartmann Oil	Call for price	No	No
NiBROC Oil	Call for price	No	No
Mackenzie Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Proulx Oil And Propane Service Llc	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Inc	Call for price	No	No
Nas Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
Favorite Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Hometown Oil	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Energy	Call for price	No	No
Midway Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No
JUST OIL LLC	Call for price	No	No
RooterMan	Call for price	No	No
Atlantic Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Buxton Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Portsmouth, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Portsmouth Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/08/2024	$3.089
11/07/2024	$3.089
11/06/2024	$3.089
11/05/2024	$3.089
11/04/2024	$3.089
11/03/2024	$3.089
11/02/2024	$3.089
11/01/2024	$3.089
10/31/2024	$3.089
10/30/2024	$3.089
10/29/2024	$3.089
10/28/2024	$3.089
10/27/2024	$3.089
10/26/2024	$3.089
10/25/2024	$3.089
10/24/2024	$3.089
10/23/2024	$3.089
10/22/2024	$3.089
10/21/2024	$3.089
10/20/2024	$3.089
10/19/2024	$3.089
10/18/2024	$3.089
10/17/2024	$3.089
10/16/2024	$3.089
10/15/2024	$3.089
10/14/2024	$3.089
10/13/2024	$3.089
10/12/2024	$3.089
10/11/2024	$3.089
10/10/2024	$3.089

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Portsmouth, used by 5,659 or 50.56% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Portsmouth homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,657 homes (23.74%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,788), propane (786), no fuel (246), and other fuels (116).

Portsmouth Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Portsmouth Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	5,659	50.6%
Heating Oil	2,657	23.7%
Electricity	1,788	16.0%
Propane	786	7.0%
No Fuel	246	2.2%
Other Fuels	68	0.6%
Wood	32	0.3%
Coal	16	0.1%

Natural gas (50.6%)

Heating oil (23.7%)

Electricity (16.0%)

Propane (7.0%)

No fuel (2.2%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

Wood (0.3%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Portsmouth

Heating oil has become less popular in Portsmouth. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,331 to 2,657, a 20.23% drop.

Portsmouth Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,376
2012	3,397
2013	3,331
2014	3,326
2015	3,051
2016	2,923
2017	2,875
2018	2,742
2019	2,660
2020	2,534
2021	2,595
2022	2,657

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Portsmouth

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 408 to 786.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,651 to 5,659.

Electricity use for home heating in Portsmouth

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Portsmouth. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 1,926 to 1,788, a 7.17% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth have not yet adopted solar heating.

Portsmouth Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Portsmouth homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. Full service companies such as NiBROC Oil or Hartmann Oil 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth include Atlantic Fuels and DF Richard Inc.

Portsmouth Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Portsmouth: 14 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Portsmouth: 18 miles

Average Number Of Portsmouth Homes Served Per Company: 189 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Portsmouth Oil Company: 168,450 gallons per year

Portsmouth, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,657 households in Portsmouth, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Portsmouth, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

23% of Portsmouth, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Portsmouth, NH Households	Portsmouth, NH Heating Oil Households
11,192	2,657

14 Portsmouth, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Portsmouth, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Portsmouth, NH community relies on its 14 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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, NH.

Portsmouth 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.