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Oil Prices in Dover, NH

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Hartmann Oil	Call for price	No	No
NiBROC Oil	Call for price	No	No
Proulx Oil And Propane Service Llc	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Inc	Call for price	No	No
Nas Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
Local Pride Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Hometown Oil	Call for price	No	No
DF Richard Energy	Call for price	No	No
JUST OIL LLC	Call for price	No	No
Deke's Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Cardinal & Glidden	Call for price	No	No
RooterMan	Call for price	No	No
Eastern	Call for price	No	No
Atlantic Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Buxton Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Dover, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Dover Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/08/2024	$3.089
11/07/2024	$3.089
11/06/2024	$3.089
11/05/2024	$3.089
11/04/2024	$3.089
11/03/2024	$3.089
11/02/2024	$3.089
11/01/2024	$3.089
10/31/2024	$3.089
10/30/2024	$3.089
10/29/2024	$3.089
10/28/2024	$3.089
10/27/2024	$3.089
10/26/2024	$3.089
10/25/2024	$3.089
10/24/2024	$3.089
10/23/2024	$3.089
10/22/2024	$3.089
10/21/2024	$3.089
10/20/2024	$3.089
10/19/2024	$3.089
10/18/2024	$3.089
10/17/2024	$3.089
10/16/2024	$3.089
10/15/2024	$3.089
10/14/2024	$3.089
10/13/2024	$3.089
10/12/2024	$3.089
10/11/2024	$3.089
10/10/2024	$3.089

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dover, used by 6,414 or 41.12% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dover homeowners is heating oil, used by 4,447 homes (28.51%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (2,255), propane (1,855), no fuel (290), and other fuels (394).

Dover Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Dover Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	6,414	41.1%
Heating Oil	4,447	28.5%
Electricity	2,255	14.5%
Propane	1,855	11.9%
No Fuel	290	1.9%
Other Fuels	248	1.6%
Wood	146	0.9%

Natural gas (41.1%)

Heating oil (28.5%)

Electricity (14.5%)

Propane (11.9%)

No fuel (1.9%)

Other fuels (1.6%)

Wood (0.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dover

Heating oil has become less popular in Dover. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,543 to 4,447, a 2.11% drop.

Dover Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	5,748
2012	5,650
2013	5,207
2014	4,794
2015	4,543
2016	4,429
2017	4,435
2018	4,433
2019	4,481
2020	4,427
2021	4,437
2022	4,447

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dover

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 897 to 1,855.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,274 to 6,414.

Electricity use for home heating in Dover

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dover. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,113 to 2,255, a 6.72% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Dover

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 Dover have not yet adopted solar heating.

Dover Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dover homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 15 heating oil companies that serve Dover 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Dover. Full service companies such as NiBROC Oil or Hartmann Oil 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 Dover 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 Dover include Eastern and Local Pride Heating Oil.

Dover Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dover: 15 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dover: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dover Homes Served Per Company: 296 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dover Oil Company: 263,138 gallons per year

Dover, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,447 households in Dover, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dover, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

28% of Dover, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dover, NH Households	Dover, NH Heating Oil Households
15,600	4,447

15 Dover, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Dover, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dover, NH community relies on its 15 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 Dover, 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 Dover, NH.

Dover 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.