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Oil Prices in Chatham, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
C A Albright & Sons LLC	Call for price	No	No
Collins & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
First Fuel & Heating Inc	Call for price	No	No
H L Fuel Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Heim Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Herrington Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Larabee Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Lucky Petroleum Inc	Call for price	No	No
MillerWilkins Inc	Call for price	No	No
Persico Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Village Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
HL Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Chatham, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Chatham, used by 841 or 45.39% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chatham homeowners is propane, used by 622 homes (33.57%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (205), wood (78), no fuel (53), and other fuels (71).

Chatham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Chatham Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	841	45.4%
Propane	622	33.6%
Electricity	205	11.1%
Wood	78	4.2%
No Fuel	53	2.9%
Natural Gas	39	2.1%
Coal	21	1.1%
Other Fuels	11	0.6%

Heating oil (45.4%)

Propane (33.6%)

Electricity (11.1%)

Wood (4.2%)

No fuel (2.9%)

Natural gas (2.1%)

Coal (1.1%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chatham

Heating oil has become less popular in Chatham. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,073 to 841, a 21.62% drop.

Chatham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,279
2012	1,183
2013	1,035
2014	1,036
2015	1,081
2016	1,073
2017	1,172
2018	1,195
2019	1,109
2020	933
2021	886
2022	841

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chatham

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 222 to 622.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 10 to 39.

Electricity use for home heating in Chatham

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Chatham. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 239 to 205, a 14.23% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Chatham

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 Chatham have not yet adopted solar heating.

Chatham, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Chatham homeowners purchased a total of 405,285 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Chatham ranks 312^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chatham ranks 1795^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Chatham’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 Chatham, the average outside temperature was 3.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Chatham Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.5° F
2023 - 2024	33.4° F

Chatham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Chatham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Chatham 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 9 “full-service” oil companies that serve Chatham. Full service companies such as C A Albright & Sons LLC or Persico Oil Co 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 Chatham 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 Chatham include Collins & Son Inc and Lucky Petroleum Inc.

Chatham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Chatham: 12 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Chatham: 18 miles

Average Number Of Chatham Homes Served Per Company: 70 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Chatham Oil Company: 33,773 gallons per year

Chatham, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 841 households in Chatham, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chatham, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

45% of Chatham, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Chatham, NY Households	Chatham, NY Heating Oil Households
1,853	841

12 Chatham, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 405,284 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chatham, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Chatham, NY community relies on its 12 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 Chatham, 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 Chatham, NY.

Chatham 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.