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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 8 Canaan Suppliers

Oil Prices in Canaan, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
First Fuel & Heating Inc	Call for price	No	No
G Urschel's Limited G Urschel's Fuel Service	Call for price	No	No
H L Fuel Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Heim Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Larabee Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
MillerWilkins Inc	Call for price	No	No
Morse Fuels LLC	Call for price	No	No
HL Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Canaan, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Canaan, used by 281 or 54.78% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Canaan homeowners is propane, used by 106 homes (20.66%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (100), electricity (28), solar (10), and other fuels (9).

Canaan Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Canaan Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	281	54.8%
Propane	106	20.7%
Wood	100	19.5%
Electricity	28	5.5%
Solar	10	2.0%
Other Fuels	6	1.2%
Natural Gas	3	0.6%

Heating oil (54.8%)

Propane (20.7%)

Wood (19.5%)

Electricity (5.5%)

Solar (2.0%)

Other fuels (1.2%)

Natural gas (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Canaan

Heating oil has become more popular in Canaan. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 214 to 281, a 31.31% lift.

Canaan Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	267
2012	220
2013	184
2014	183
2015	192
2016	167
2017	180
2018	193
2019	214
2020	267
2021	274
2022	281

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Canaan

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 99 to 106.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 33 to 3.

Electricity use for home heating in Canaan

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Canaan. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 37 to 28, a 24.32% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Canaan

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, 10 homes in Canaan are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 11.11% increase from 2019, when only 9 homes had installed active solar heating.

Canaan, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Canaan homeowners purchased a total of 135,416 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Canaan ranks 653^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Canaan ranks 3457^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Canaan’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 Canaan, the average outside temperature was 2.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Canaan Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	33.8° F
2023 - 2024	30.9° F

Canaan Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Canaan homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Canaan 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Canaan. Full service companies such as Morse Fuels LLC or Heim Fuel Service 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 Canaan 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 Canaan include First Fuel & Heating Inc and G Urschel's Limited G Urschel's Fuel Service.

Canaan Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Canaan: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Canaan: 18 miles

Average Number Of Canaan Homes Served Per Company: 35 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Canaan Oil Company: 16,927 gallons per year

Canaan, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 281 households in Canaan, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Canaan, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Canaan, NY Households	Canaan, NY Heating Oil Households
513	281

8 Canaan, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 135,416 gallons of heating oil delivered to Canaan, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Canaan, NY community relies on its 8 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 Canaan, 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 Canaan, NY.

Canaan 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.