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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 Prospect Suppliers

Oil Prices in Prospect, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Atlas Oil Co Of Utica Inc	Call for price	No	No
Conservative Petroleum LLC	Call for price	No	No
Fred F Collis & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Halpin's Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Snyder Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Vincent's Heating & Fuel Service Ll	Call for price	No	No

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Prospect, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Prospect, NY

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Prospect, used by 67 or 54.92% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Prospect homeowners is wood, used by 27 homes (22.13%)..

Prospect Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Prospect Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	67	54.9%
Wood	27	22.1%

Heating oil (54.9%)

Wood (22.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Prospect

Heating oil has become less popular in Prospect. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 76 to 67, a 11.84% drop.

Prospect Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	46
2012	44
2013	43
2014	57
2015	53
2016	82
2017	84
2018	88
2019	76
2020	67
2021	67
2022	67

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Prospect

Homeowners in Prospect do not use propane as a heating fuel.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Prospect.

Electricity use for home heating in Prospect

Prospect homeowners have yet to adopt electricity as a primary heating source.

Solar use for home heating in Prospect

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 Prospect have not yet adopted solar heating.

Prospect, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Prospect homeowners purchased a total of 32,288 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Prospect ranks 1113^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Prospect ranks 5344^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Prospect’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 Prospect, the average outside temperature was 2.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Prospect Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	34.2° F
2023 - 2024	31.5° F

Prospect Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Prospect homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Prospect 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Prospect. Full service companies such as Snyder Fuel Service Inc or Fred F Collis & Sons 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 Prospect 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 Prospect include Conservative Petroleum LLC and Halpin's Fuel Service Inc.

Prospect Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Prospect: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Prospect: 18 miles

Average Number Of Prospect Homes Served Per Company: 11 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Prospect Oil Company: 5,381 gallons per year

Prospect, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 67 households in Prospect, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Prospect, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

54% of Prospect, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Prospect, NY Households	Prospect, NY Heating Oil Households
122	67

6 Prospect, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 32,287 gallons of heating oil delivered to Prospect, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Prospect, NY community relies on its 6 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 Prospect, 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 Prospect, NY.

Prospect 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.