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Oil Prices in Bristol, NH

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Foley Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Pemi River Fuels Call for price No No
Foley Oil & Propane Call for price No No

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Bristol, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Bristol Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 18, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
10/18/2024$3.499
10/17/2024$3.499
10/16/2024$3.499
10/15/2024$3.499
10/14/2024$3.499
10/13/2024$3.499
10/12/2024$3.499
10/11/2024$3.499
10/10/2024$3.499
10/09/2024$3.499
10/08/2024$3.499
10/07/2024$3.499
10/06/2024$3.499
10/05/2024$3.499
10/04/2024$3.499
10/03/2024$3.499
10/02/2024$3.499
10/01/2024$3.499
09/30/2024$3.499
09/29/2024$3.499
09/28/2024$3.499
09/27/2024$3.499
09/26/2024$3.499
09/25/2024$3.499
09/24/2024$3.499
09/23/2024$3.499

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Bristol, used by 1,094 or 47.81% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Bristol homeowners is propane, used by 585 homes (25.57%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (417), natural gas (162), electricity (75), and other fuels (67).

Bristol Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelBristol Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,09447.8%
Propane58525.6%
Wood41718.2%
Natural Gas1627.1%
Electricity753.3%
Other Fuels431.9%
No Fuel241.1%

Heating oil (47.8%)

Propane (25.6%)

Wood (18.2%)

Natural gas (7.1%)

Electricity (3.3%)

Other fuels (1.9%)

No fuel (1.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bristol

Heating oil has become less popular in Bristol. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,195 to 1,094, a 8.45% drop.

Bristol Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,373
20121,360
20131,357
20141,213
20151,212
20161,198
20171,178
20181,195
20191,264
20201,179
20211,136
20221,094

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bristol

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 484 to 585.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 19 to 162.

Electricity use for home heating in Bristol

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Bristol. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 119 to 75, a 36.97% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Bristol

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 Bristol have not yet adopted solar heating.

Bristol, NH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Bristol homeowners purchased a total of 971,015 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Bristol ranks 66th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Bristol ranks 868th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Bristol’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 Bristol, the average outside temperature was 3.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Bristol Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202532.5° F
2023 - 202429.1° F

Bristol Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Bristol homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Bristol 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Bristol. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Bristol 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 Bristol include Foley Oil & Propane and Foley Oil Company Inc.

Bristol Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Bristol: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Bristol: 18 miles

Average Number Of Bristol Homes Served Per Company: 364 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Bristol Oil Company: 323,671 gallons per year

Bristol, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,094 households in Bristol, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bristol, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

47% of Bristol, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Bristol, NH HouseholdsBristol, NH Heating Oil Households
2,2881,094

3 Bristol, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 971,014 gallons of heating oil delivered to Bristol, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Bristol, 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 Bristol, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Bristol, NH.

Bristol 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.

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