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Oil Prices in Bristol, NH
Updated Today at 02:34 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume 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 Heating Oil Price History
Updated on October 18, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average 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 |
| 09/22/2024 | $3.499 |
| 09/21/2024 | $3.499 |
| 09/20/2024 | $3.499 |
| 09/19/2024 | $3.599 |
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
| Fuel | Bristol Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 1,094 | 47.8% |
| Propane | 585 | 25.6% |
| Wood | 417 | 18.2% |
| Natural Gas | 162 | 7.1% |
| Electricity | 75 | 3.3% |
| Other Fuels | 43 | 1.9% |
| No Fuel | 24 | 1.1% |
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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,360 to 1,094, a 19.56% drop.
Bristol Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,373 |
| 2012 | 1,360 |
| 2013 | 1,357 |
| 2014 | 1,213 |
| 2015 | 1,212 |
| 2016 | 1,198 |
| 2017 | 1,178 |
| 2018 | 1,195 |
| 2019 | 1,264 |
| 2020 | 1,179 |
| 2021 | 1,136 |
| 2022 | 1,094 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bristol
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 371 to 585.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 12 to 162.
Electricity use for home heating in Bristol
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Bristol. Since 2012, 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 3.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Bristol Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2023 - 2024 | 28.6° F |
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 24.7° 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 Households | Bristol, NH Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2,288 | 1,094 |
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.
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