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Oil Prices in Amherst, NH

Updated on March 24, 2025 at 05:01 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Rockingham Oil LLC $3.30 Yes Yes
Absco Heating $3.40 Yes Yes
Deep Discount Heating Oil $2.79 Yes Yes
Absco Heating & Home Services $3.40 Yes Yes
Discount Oil $2.81 Yes Yes
City Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Nashua Disposal Fuel Call for price No No
ML Halle Oil Service Call for price No No
Morin's Service Station Inc Call for price No No
Lemay Oil Services Call for price No No
Rick Wenzel Oil Company LLC Call for price No No
Rochette's Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
BotLGas Call for price No No
Lorden Home Climate Company Call for price No No
Ciardelli Fuel Company Call for price No No
Rick Wenzel Oil Call for price No No
Crawford Vogel & Wenzel Call for price No No
Richard Julien Co Call for price No No
McLaughlin Oil Call for price No No
MASI Call for price No No
Bill Trombly Call for price No No

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Cheapest Amherst, NH Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$2.79 per gallon/galMar 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals$2.79 per gallon/galMar 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals$2.79 per gallon/galMar 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals$2.79 per gallon/galMar 24, 2025, 5:00 PM

Amherst Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on March 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend-$0.072
1 Week Trend-$0.092
1 Month Trend-$0.460
1 Year Trend-$0.485

Amherst Heating Oil Price History

Updated on March 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
03/24/2025$3.139
03/23/2025$3.211
03/22/2025$3.211
03/21/2025$3.211
03/20/2025$3.211
03/19/2025$3.231
03/18/2025$3.231
03/17/2025$3.231
03/16/2025$3.407
03/15/2025$3.407
03/14/2025$3.407
03/13/2025$3.407
03/12/2025$3.414
03/11/2025$3.424
03/10/2025$3.464
03/09/2025$3.474
03/08/2025$3.474
03/07/2025$3.474
03/06/2025$3.474
03/05/2025$3.474
03/04/2025$3.474
03/03/2025$3.474
03/02/2025$4.099
03/01/2025$4.099
02/28/2025$4.099
02/27/2025$4.099
02/26/2025$4.099
02/25/2025$3.599
02/24/2025$3.599
02/23/2025$3.599

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Amherst, used by 2,717 or 58.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Amherst homeowners is propane, used by 995 homes (21.55%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (428), electricity (290), other fuels (184), and other fuels (184).

Amherst Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelAmherst Households % of Households
Heating Oil2,71758.9%
Propane99521.6%
Natural Gas4289.3%
Electricity2906.3%
Other Fuels1844.0%
Wood841.8%

Heating oil (58.9%)

Propane (21.6%)

Natural gas (9.3%)

Electricity (6.3%)

Other fuels (4.0%)

Wood (1.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Amherst

Heating oil has become more popular in Amherst. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,125 to 2,717, a 27.86% lift.

Amherst Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,074
20122,088
20132,115
20141,947
20152,127
20162,125
20172,113
20182,151
20192,414
20202,467
20212,589
20222,717

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Amherst

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 949 to 995.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 440 to 428.

Electricity use for home heating in Amherst

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Amherst. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 182 to 290, a 59.34% increase.

Solar use for home heating in 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.

Homeowners in Amherst have not yet adopted solar heating.

Amherst, NH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Amherst homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Amherst ranks 14th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Amherst ranks 235th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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 Amherst, the average outside temperature was 2.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Amherst Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530.6° F
2023 - 202433.2° F

Amherst Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Amherst homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Amherst. Full service companies such as Absco Heating 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 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 Amherst include Lemay Oil Services and McLaughlin Oil.

Amherst Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Amherst: 21 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Amherst: 18 miles

Average Number Of Amherst Homes Served Per Company: 129 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Amherst Oil Company: 114,836 gallons per year

Amherst, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,717 households in Amherst, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Amherst, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

58% of Amherst, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Amherst, NH HouseholdsAmherst, NH Heating Oil Households
4,6172,717

21 Amherst, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Amherst, NH homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Amherst, NH community relies on its 21 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 Amherst, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Amherst, NH.

Amherst Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Amherst, NH?

The best price of home heating oil in Amherst, NH today is $2.79 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Amherst, NH ranges from a low of $2.79 to a high of $3.40. The average heating oil price in New Hampshire state is $3.14.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $314.00 in Amherst, NH. Prices range from $279.00 to $340.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Amherst, NH has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.57 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Amherst, NH is $3.14 per gallon.

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

Today in Amherst, NH, the price of home heating oil is $2.79 per gallon, which amounts to $279.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Amherst, NH ranges from $2.79 to $3.40 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.14 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Amherst, NH ranges from $2.79 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 Amherst, NH?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Amherst, NH by $0.57 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $57.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Amherst, NH?

As of today, March 25th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.14 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.79 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 Amherst, NH?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Amherst, NH ranges from $2.79 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 Amherst, NH?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Amherst, NH. Over the past year, Amherst, NH heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.72 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.58 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.14, and $2.93 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.79. 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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