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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Alton, NH
Updated Today at 01:25 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Cardinal and Glidden | $4.80 This price was viewed on https://cardinalglidden.com/ at 1:25pm on 4/28/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 03809. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Cardinal and Glidden. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Eastern | Call for price |
| Local Pride Heating Oil | Call for price |
| Dekes Fuel | Call for price |
| Foley Oil Company | Call for price |
| Dutile and Sons Oil Company | Call for price |
| Stafford and Sons Inc | Call for price |
Alton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Alton households heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Alton plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford 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 offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Examples of 2 Alton cash heating oil companies serving Alton include Eastern and Local Pride Heating Oil.
Alton Heating Oil Company Statistics: Heating oil Companies Serving Alton: 7 companies .
Average Number of Alton Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 139
Alton, NH Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Alton homeowners purchased a total of 713,616 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 173 towns in New Hampshire, Alton ranks 90th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Alton ranks 1152nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Alton’s overall heating oil use varies annually primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Alton was 23.1°F, which was 5.6°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Alton Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 23.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 28.7° F |
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Cheapest Alton Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $4.80 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:25 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $4.80 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:25 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $4.80 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:25 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $4.80 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:25 PM |
Cheapest Alton Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 02:00 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.400 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$1.200 |
Cheapest Alton Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 02:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 04/28/2026 | $4.799 |
| 04/27/2026 | $4.799 |
| 04/26/2026 | $4.799 |
| 04/25/2026 | $4.799 |
| 04/24/2026 | $4.799 |
| 04/23/2026 | $4.799 |
| 04/22/2026 | $4.799 |
| 04/21/2026 | $4.799 |
| 04/20/2026 | $4.899 |
| 04/19/2026 | $4.899 |
| 04/18/2026 | $4.899 |
| 04/17/2026 | $4.899 |
| 04/16/2026 | $4.899 |
| 04/15/2026 | $4.899 |
| 04/14/2026 | $4.899 |
| 04/13/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/12/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/11/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/10/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/09/2026 | $5.007 |
| 04/08/2026 | $5.138 |
| 04/07/2026 | $5.459 |
| 04/06/2026 | $5.459 |
| 04/05/2026 | $5.459 |
| 04/04/2026 | $5.459 |
| 04/03/2026 | $5.459 |
| 04/02/2026 | $5.459 |
| 04/01/2026 | $5.199 |
| 03/31/2026 | $5.199 |
| 03/30/2026 | $5.199 |
Average Alton Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.028 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.367 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$1.767 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$1.602 |
Average Alton Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | $5.407 |
| 03/23/2026 | $5.379 |
| 03/16/2026 | $4.979 |
| 03/09/2026 | $4.835 |
| 03/02/2026 | $4.040 |
| 02/23/2026 | $3.905 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.901 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.890 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.847 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.685 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.625 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.624 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.640 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.627 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.645 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.676 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.673 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.666 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.669 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.595 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.540 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.492 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.481 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.473 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.497 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.537 |
| 09/29/2025 | $3.902 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.846 |
| 09/15/2025 | $3.884 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.865 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.863 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.901 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.794 |
| 08/11/2025 | $3.844 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.871 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.957 |
| 07/21/2025 | $4.062 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.943 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.963 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.823 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.832 |
| 06/16/2025 | $4.003 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.699 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.618 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.638 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.702 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.628 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.603 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.805 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Alton Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Alton, used by 975 or 62% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Alton residents is Propane, used by 288 homes (18%). The rest of the homes are heated with Wood (8%), Electricity (5%), Natural Gas (3%), and Other (2%).
Alton Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | 288 | 85 | 975 | 127 | 6 | 26 |
| 2024 | 44 | 282 | 82 | 975 | 127 | 3 | 22 |
| 2023 | 40 | 271 | 76 | 969 | 129 | 0 | 18 |
| 2022 | 40 | 246 | 39 | 895 | 98 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 42 | 208 | 32 | 864 | 115 | 0 | 28 |
| 2020 | 27 | 189 | 34 | 928 | 175 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 173 | 59 | 845 | 151 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 167 | 0 | 947 | 195 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 25 | 136 | 49 | 910 | 223 | 0 | 25 |
| 2016 | 7 | 84 | 49 | 972 | 202 | 0 | 17 |
| 2015 | 6 | 71 | 52 | 1,151 | 201 | 0 | 14 |
| 2014 | 11 | 114 | 95 | 1,101 | 205 | 0 | 18 |
| 2013 | 11 | 114 | 96 | 1,184 | 187 | 0 | 31 |
| 2012 | 46 | 108 | 54 | 1,085 | 151 | 0 | 39 |
| 2011 | 60 | 147 | 49 | 994 | 129 | 0 | 38 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Alton
Fuel oil has become remaining stable in Alton. In the 1 years since 2024, the number of households using heating oil stayed the same at 975.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Alton
Between 2024 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 282 to 288, a 2% change. Comparing 2024 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 44 to 47, a 7% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Alton
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Alton. Since 2024, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 82 to 85, a 4% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Alton
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 6 homes in Alton are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 100% gain from 2024, when 3 homes utilized active solar heating.
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Alton Heating Oil Delivery Overview
975 residences in Alton heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Alton temperatures drop as low as 15.7° F each winter. 61.9% of Alton households rely on fuel oil delivery each winter.
61.9% of Alton, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Alton, NH Households | Alton, NH Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,575 | 975 |
7 Alton Fuel Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 713,616 gallons of heating oil delivered to Alton homes the last heating season, the Alton community relies on its 7 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Alton, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Alton and the surrounding region.
Alton Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Alton, NH rising or falling?
Heating oil prices have remained unchanged in Alton, NH over the past 7 days.
Is heating oil going up or down in Alton, NH?
Heating oil prices have remained stable in Alton, NH over the past 7 days.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Alton, NH?
Heating oil prices have remained stable in Alton, NH as of April 28th, 2026.
