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Oil Prices in Meriden, NH

Updated on December 20, 2024 at 06:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
RE Hinkley Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Simple Energy Partners Llc	Call for price	No	No
Goodrich Oil & Propane Co	Call for price	No	No

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Meriden, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Propane is the most popular choice in Meriden, used by 142 or 67.94% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Meriden homeowners is heating oil, used by 95 homes (45.45%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (15).

Meriden Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Meriden Households	% of Households
Propane	142	67.9%
Heating Oil	95	45.5%
Wood	15	7.2%

Propane (67.9%)

Heating oil (45.5%)

Wood (7.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Meriden

Heating oil has become less popular in Meriden. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 112 to 95, a 15.18% drop.

Meriden Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	87
2012	116
2013	112
2014	118
2015	111
2016	110
2017	95
2018	101
2019	66
2020	50
2021	69
2022	95

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Meriden

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 29 to 142.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Meriden

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

Solar use for home heating in Meriden

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 Meriden have not yet adopted solar heating.

Meriden, NH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Meriden homeowners purchased a total of 84,320 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Meriden ranks 207^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Meriden ranks 4184^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Meriden’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 Meriden, the average outside temperature was 3.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Meriden Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	31.6° F
2023 - 2024	28.6° F

Meriden Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Meriden homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Meriden 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Meriden. Full service companies such as Goodrich Oil & Propane Co or undefined 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 Meriden 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 Meriden include RE Hinkley Co Inc and Simple Energy Partners Llc.

Meriden Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Meriden: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Meriden: 18 miles

Average Number Of Meriden Homes Served Per Company: 31 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Meriden Oil Company: 28,106 gallons per year

Meriden, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 95 households in Meriden, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Meriden, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

45% of Meriden, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Meriden, NH Households	Meriden, NH Heating Oil Households
209	95

3 Meriden, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 84,320 gallons of heating oil delivered to Meriden, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Meriden, NH community relies on its 3 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 Meriden, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sti in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Meriden, NH.

Meriden 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.