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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 7 East Amherst Suppliers

Oil Prices in East Amherst, NY

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Francis W King Petroleum Products	Call for price	No	No
Drum Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Ken Wendts Propane Gas Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Olear's Inc	Call for price	No	No
Pautler Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
The Maunz Corporation	Call for price	No	No
Noco Energy Corp	Call for price	No	No

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East Amherst, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for East Amherst, NY

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: East Amherst Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in East Amherst, used by 7,491 or 91.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for East Amherst homeowners is electricity, used by 593 homes (7.21%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (61), other fuels (55), heating oil (37), and other fuels (38).

East Amherst Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	East Amherst Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	7,491	91.0%
Electricity	593	7.2%
Wood	61	0.7%
Other Fuels	55	0.7%
Heating Oil	37	0.5%
Propane	23	0.3%
Solar	15	0.2%

Natural gas (91.0%)

Electricity (7.2%)

Wood (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

Heating oil (0.5%)

Propane (0.3%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in East Amherst

Heating oil has become more popular in East Amherst. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 22 to 37, a 68.18% lift.

East Amherst Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	53
2012	22
2013	32
2014	16
2015	17
2016	40
2017	56
2018	57
2019	76
2020	113
2021	65
2022	37

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in East Amherst

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 31 to 23.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 7,155 to 7,491.

Electricity use for home heating in East Amherst

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in East Amherst. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 189 to 593, a 213.76% increase.

Solar use for home heating in East Amherst

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.

Currently, 15 homes in East Amherst are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

East Amherst, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, East Amherst homeowners purchased a total of 17,831 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, East Amherst ranks 1210^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, East Amherst ranks 5842^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

East Amherst Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.8° F
2023 - 2024	35.4° F

East Amherst Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For East Amherst homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve East Amherst 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve East Amherst. Full service companies such as Pautler Oil Service Inc or Drum Oil Inc 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 East Amherst 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 East Amherst include Olear's Inc and Noco Energy Corp.

East Amherst Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving East Amherst: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to East Amherst: 18 miles

Average Number Of East Amherst Homes Served Per Company: 5 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per East Amherst Oil Company: 2,547 gallons per year

East Amherst, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 37 households in East Amherst, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when East Amherst, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of East Amherst, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

East Amherst, NY Households	East Amherst, NY Heating Oil Households
8,228	37

7 East Amherst, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 17,830 gallons of heating oil delivered to East Amherst, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the East Amherst, NY community relies on its 7 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 East Amherst, NY, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in East Amherst, NY.

East Amherst 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.