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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Amherst, NH

Updated Today at 01:15 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per Gallon
Rockingham Oil $3.40
Discount Oil $3.20
Deep Discount Heating Oil $3.20
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Amherst Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Amherst residences heating with heating oil, selecting which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Amherst can drastically impact the cost of home heating.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Amherst. Full service companies such as Absco Heating or offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Some of the 2 Amherst cash heating oil companies serving Amherst include Lemay Oil Services and McLaughlin Oil.

Amherst Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Amherst: 21 companies . Average Number of Amherst Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 2717

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 fuel oil consumption changes yearly correlating with how cold it gets each winter. 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 Amherst was 27°F, which was 0.6°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Amherst Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202526.6° F
2023 - 202426° F

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Cheapest Amherst Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galNov 29, 2025, 1:15 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galNov 29, 2025, 1:15 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galNov 29, 2025, 1:15 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galNov 29, 2025, 1:15 PM

Amherst Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on November 14, 2025 at 04:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend -$0.060
1 Month Trend +$0.167
1 Year Trend +$0.267

Amherst Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 14, 2025 at 04:00 AM

DatePrice
11/14/2025 $3.200
11/13/2025 $3.200
11/12/2025 $3.200
11/11/2025 $3.200
11/10/2025 $3.200
11/09/2025 $3.166
11/08/2025 $3.166
11/07/2025 $3.166
11/06/2025 $3.120
11/05/2025 $3.120
11/04/2025 $3.199
11/03/2025 $3.099
11/02/2025 $3.099
11/01/2025 $3.099
10/31/2025 $3.099
10/30/2025 $3.099
10/29/2025 $3.099
10/28/2025 $3.099
10/27/2025 $3.099
10/26/2025 $3.099
10/25/2025 $3.099
10/24/2025 $3.099
10/23/2025 $3.099
10/22/2025 $3.099
10/21/2025 $3.099
10/20/2025 $3.099
10/19/2025 $3.099
10/18/2025 $3.099
10/17/2025 $3.099
10/16/2025 $3.099
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Amherst Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most popular choice in Amherst, used by 22,863 or 49% of families. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Amherst residents is Natural Gas, used by 7,548 homes (16%). The rest of the homes are heated with Propane (16%), Electricity (13%), Wood (4%), and Other (2%).

Amherst Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)

DateNatural GasPropaneElectricityOilWoodSolarOther
202575487447627222863193931913
20246932103084595259301367571053
2023635612978300628998846791183
2022608513088288230529612391208
202157261265729603101654501175
20205759130922465303493850832
20195518128622010292736440786
201850051269118772723615210972
2017522912839165925499211001378
2016538611949187125432248001695
2015489411295196325517265801505
2014478012543180824354278601159
2013518413092175124456300101113
201247701303120702522430060678
201140341406618222496027400242
20103700151035192479724230209

Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Amherst

Heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Amherst. In the 2 years since 2023, the number of residents using oil fell from 28,998 to 22,863, a 21% drop.

Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Amherst

DateHouseholds
2025-11-111840
2025-11-101840
2025-11-091841
2025-11-081841
2025-11-071841
2025-11-061842
2025-11-051842
2025-11-041843
2025-11-031843
2025-11-021843
2025-11-011844
2025-10-311844
2025-10-301844
2025-10-291844
2025-10-281845
2025-10-271845
2025-10-261846
2025-10-251846
2025-10-241846
2025-10-231847
2025-10-221847
2025-10-211848
2025-10-201848
2025-10-191848
2025-10-181849
2025-10-171849
2025-10-161850
2025-10-151850
2025-10-141850
2025-10-131851
2025-10-121851
2025-10-111852
2025-10-101852
2025-10-091852
2025-10-081853
2025-10-071853
2025-10-061854
2025-10-051854
2025-10-041854
2025-10-031855
2025-10-021855
2025-10-011856
2025-09-301856
2025-09-291856

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Amherst

Between 2023 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 12,978 to 7,447, a 43% change. Comparing 2023 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 6,356 to 7,548, a 19% change.

Electricity use for home heating in Amherst

Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Amherst. Since 2023, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,006 to 6,272, a 109% change.

Adoption of solar home heating systems in Amherst

Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. 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. Currently, 31 homes in Amherst are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 61% drop from 2023, when 79 homes incorporated active solar heating.

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Amherst Heating Oil Delivery Overview

2,007,461 families in Amherst heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Amherst temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 37% of Amherst families are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.

48.63% of Amherst, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Amherst, NH HouseholdsAmherst, NH Heating Oil Households
47,01322,863

21 Amherst Number Two Heating Oil Companies You Can Trust

With 199,461,864.95 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Amherst homeowners the last heating season, the Amherst community depends on its 21 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Amherst, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Amherst and the surrounding region.

Amherst Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Amherst today is $3.20 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Amherst ranges from a low of $3.20 to a high of $3.40. The average heating oil price in New Hampshire state is $3.27.

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

The price of heating oil in Amherst has fallen by $0.060 over the last 7 days.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Amherst is $3.27 per gallon.

How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Amherst?

150 gallons of heating oil costs $327.00 in Amherst.

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

Today in Amherst, the price of home heating oil is $3.20 per gallon, which amounts to $320.00 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Amherst?

The current price of heating oil in Amherst ranges from $3.20 to $3.40 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.27 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Amherst?

The current price of home heating oil in Amherst ranges from $3.20 to $3.40 per gallon for a 150-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?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Amherst by $0.06 per gallon over the past 4 days, which amounts to a $9.00 for a 150-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Amherst?

As of today, November 29th, 2025, the price of oil is $3.20 per gallon for a 150-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 Amherst?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Amherst ranges from $3.20 to $3.40 per gallon for a 150-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?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Amherst. Over the past year, Amherst heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.67 per gallon more than of $3.27, and $1.74 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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