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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Meriden, NH
Updated Today at 01:15 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| R E Hinkley Company | Call for price |
| Sandri Energy | Call for price |
| Goodrich Oil and Propane Company | Call for price |
Meriden Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Meriden households heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Meriden is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are 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 offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Meriden cash heating oil companies serving Meriden include RE Hinkley Co Inc and Simple Energy Partners Llc.
Meriden Oil Company Fast Facts: Heating oil Companies Serving Meriden: 3 companies . Average Number of Meriden Houses Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 95
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 207th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Meriden ranks 4184th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Meriden’s overall fuel oil consumption changes annually correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ furnaces need to burn more and more number two heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Meriden was 20.6°F, which was 0.4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Meriden Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 20.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 21° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Meriden Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Propane is the most common choice in Meriden, used by 731 or 39% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Meriden households is Heating Oil, used by 540 homes (29%). The remaining homes are heated with Wood (25%), Natural Gas (6%), Electricity (1%).
Meriden Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 | 731 | 14 | 540 | 457 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 133 | 756 | 10 | 540 | 392 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 150 | 775 | 0 | 540 | 331 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 177 | 794 | 0 | 580 | 282 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 88 | 749 | 0 | 751 | 264 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 436 | 0 | 705 | 322 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 682 | 372 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 469 | 0 | 1041 | 204 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 522 | 0 | 1173 | 51 | 38 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 485 | 0 | 1235 | 98 | 130 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 457 | 0 | 1327 | 209 | 145 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 406 | 0 | 1380 | 182 | 120 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 363 | 0 | 1377 | 132 | 89 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 335 | 0 | 1370 | 172 | 59 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 288 | 0 | 1235 | 327 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 213 | 0 | 855 | 524 | 0 | 0 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Meriden
Oil has become less frequently used in Meriden. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of households using number two heating oil dipped from 1,370 to 540, a 61% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Meriden
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 45 |
| 2025-11-10 | 45 |
| 2025-11-09 | 45 |
| 2025-11-08 | 45 |
| 2025-11-07 | 45 |
| 2025-11-06 | 45 |
| 2025-11-05 | 45 |
| 2025-11-04 | 45 |
| 2025-11-03 | 45 |
| 2025-11-02 | 45 |
| 2025-11-01 | 45 |
| 2025-10-31 | 45 |
| 2025-10-30 | 45 |
| 2025-10-29 | 45 |
| 2025-10-28 | 45 |
| 2025-10-27 | 45 |
| 2025-10-26 | 45 |
| 2025-10-25 | 45 |
| 2025-10-24 | 45 |
| 2025-10-23 | 45 |
| 2025-10-22 | 45 |
| 2025-10-21 | 45 |
| 2025-10-20 | 45 |
| 2025-10-19 | 45 |
| 2025-10-18 | 45 |
| 2025-10-17 | 45 |
| 2025-10-16 | 45 |
| 2025-10-15 | 45 |
| 2025-10-14 | 45 |
| 2025-10-13 | 45 |
| 2025-10-12 | 45 |
| 2025-10-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10-10 | 45 |
| 2025-10-09 | 45 |
| 2025-10-08 | 45 |
| 2025-10-07 | 45 |
| 2025-10-06 | 45 |
| 2025-10-05 | 45 |
| 2025-10-04 | 45 |
| 2025-10-03 | 45 |
| 2025-10-02 | 45 |
| 2025-10-01 | 45 |
| 2025-09-30 | 45 |
| 2025-09-29 | 45 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Meriden
Between 2012 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 335 to 731, a 118% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel remained stable from 0 to 113, a 0% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Meriden
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are remaining stable in Meriden. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity remained unchanged from 0 to 14, a 0% change.
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Meriden Heating Oil Delivery Overview
2,007,461 residences in Meriden heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Meriden temperatures drop as low as 21° F each winter. 37% of Meriden households depend on fuel oil delivery each winter.
29.11% of Meriden, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Meriden, NH Households | Meriden, NH Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,855 | 540 |
3 Meriden Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 199,461,864.95 gallons of oil delivered to Meriden houses during this past winter, the Meriden community relies on its 3 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Meriden, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Meriden and the surrounding region.
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