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Oil Prices in Alton, NH

Updated on June 28, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Foley Oil Company $3.40 Yes Yes
Dutile and Sons Oil Company $3.40 Yes Yes
Local Pride Heating Oil $3.20 Yes Yes
Cardinal and Glidden $3.20 Yes Yes
Foley Oil and Propane $3.40 Yes Yes
Stafford and Sons Inc Call for price No No
Dekes Fuel Call for price No No
Eastern Call for price No No

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

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QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galJun 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galJun 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galJun 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galJun 28, 2025, 5:00 PM

Alton Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on June 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend +$0.020
1 Month Trend +$0.170
1 Year Trend +$0.120

Alton Heating Oil Price History

Updated on June 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
06/28/2025 $3.319
06/27/2025 $3.319
06/26/2025 $3.319
06/25/2025 $3.319
06/24/2025 $3.319
06/23/2025 $3.319
06/22/2025 $3.299
06/21/2025 $3.299
06/20/2025 $3.299
06/19/2025 $3.299
06/18/2025 $3.149
06/17/2025 $3.149
06/16/2025 $3.199
06/15/2025 $3.199
06/14/2025 $3.199
06/13/2025 $3.199
06/05/2025 $3.299
06/04/2025 $3.299
06/03/2025 $3.299
06/02/2025 $3.299
06/01/2025 $3.299
05/31/2025 $3.299
05/30/2025 $3.199
05/29/2025 $3.149
05/28/2025 $3.149
05/27/2025 $3.149
05/26/2025 $3.149
05/25/2025 $3.149
05/24/2025 $3.149
05/23/2025 $3.149
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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).

Alton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelAlton Households % of Households
Heating Oil80462.8%
Propane22817.8%
Coal765.9%
Wood755.8%
Natural Gas655.1%
Electricity302.3%

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)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011994
20121,085
20131,184
20141,101
20151,151
2016972
2017910
2018947
2019845
2020928
2021864
2022804

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.

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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 HouseholdsAlton, NH Heating Oil Households
1,281804

8 Alton, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 713,615 gallons of heating oil delivered to Alton, NH homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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 is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Alton, NH?

The best price of home heating oil in Alton, NH today is $3.20 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Alton, NH ranges from a low of $3.20 to a high of $3.40. The average heating oil price in New Hampshire state is $3.32.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Alton, NH?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $332.00 in Alton, NH. Prices range from $319.90 to $340.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Alton, NH rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Alton, NH has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.03 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Alton, NH?

The average price of home heating oil in Alton, NH is $3.32 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Alton, NH?

Today in Alton, NH, the price of home heating oil is $3.20 per gallon, which amounts to $319.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Alton, NH?

The current price of heating oil in Alton, NH ranges from $3.20 to $3.40 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.32 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Alton, NH?

The current price of home heating oil in Alton, NH ranges from $3.20 to $3.40 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Alton, NH?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Alton, NH by $0.03 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $3.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Alton, NH?

As of today, June 28th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.32 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.20 to $3.40 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Alton, NH?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Alton, NH ranges from $3.20 to $3.40 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Alton, NH?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Alton, NH. Over the past year, Alton, NH heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.00 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.68 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.32, and $2.80 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.20. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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