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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 8 Alton Suppliers

Oil Prices in Alton, NH

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Dutile & Sons Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Foley Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
George C Stafford & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Local Pride Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Deke's Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Cardinal & Glidden	Call for price	No	No
Eastern	Call for price	No	No
Foley Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No

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Alton, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Alton 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	$3.399

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Alton, used by 804 or 62.76% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Alton homeowners is propane, used by 228 homes (17.80%). The remaining homes are heated with coal (76), wood (75), natural gas (65), and other fuels (30).

Alton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Alton Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	804	62.8%
Propane	228	17.8%
Coal	76	5.9%
Wood	75	5.8%
Natural Gas	65	5.1%
Electricity	30	2.3%

Heating oil (62.8%)

Propane (17.8%)

Coal (5.9%)

Wood (5.8%)

Natural gas (5.1%)

Electricity (2.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Alton

Heating oil has become less popular in Alton. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,184 to 804, a 32.09% drop.

Alton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	994
2012	1,085
2013	1,184
2014	1,101
2015	1,151
2016	972
2017	910
2018	947
2019	845
2020	928
2021	864
2022	804

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Alton

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 114 to 228.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 11 to 65.

Electricity use for home heating in Alton

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Alton. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 96 to 30, a 68.75% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Alton

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 Alton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Alton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Alton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Alton 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Alton. Full service companies such as Dutile & Sons Oil Company Inc 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 Alton 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 Alton include Eastern and Local Pride Heating Oil.

Alton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Alton: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Alton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Alton Homes Served Per Company: 100 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Alton Oil Company: 89,201 gallons per year

Alton, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 804 households in Alton, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Alton, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

62% of Alton, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Alton, NH Households	Alton, NH Heating Oil Households
1,281	804

8 Alton, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 713,615 gallons of heating oil delivered to Alton, NH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Alton, NH community relies on its 8 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 Alton, 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 Alton, NH.

Alton 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.