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Beacon, NY Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $3.50 | $3.63 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $3.50 | $3.55 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $3.50 | $3.55 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $3.50 | $3.55 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
Beacon Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/21/2025 | $3.696 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.696 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.628 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.628 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.628 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.535 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.458 |
| 01/14/2025 | $3.444 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.444 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.395 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.395 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.395 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.356 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.206 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.207 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.192 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.138 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.138 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.138 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.070 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.053 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.053 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.189 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.045 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.045 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.045 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.173 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.059 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.033 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.044 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Beacon Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Beacon, used by 3,739 or 47.73% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Beacon homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,262 homes (28.87%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,418), propane (335), other fuels (55), and other fuels (57).
Beacon Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Beacon Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 3,739 | 47.7% |
| Heating Oil | 2,262 | 28.9% |
| Electricity | 1,418 | 18.1% |
| Propane | 335 | 4.3% |
| Other Fuels | 55 | 0.7% |
| Solar | 41 | 0.5% |
| Coal | 9 | 0.1% |
| Wood | 7 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (47.7%)
Heating oil (28.9%)
Electricity (18.1%)
Propane (4.3%)
Other fuels (0.7%)
Solar (0.5%)
Coal (0.1%)
Wood (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Beacon
Heating oil has become less popular in Beacon. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,666 to 2,262, a 15.15% drop.
Beacon Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,666 |
| 2012 | 2,528 |
| 2013 | 2,227 |
| 2014 | 2,176 |
| 2015 | 2,138 |
| 2016 | 2,193 |
| 2017 | 2,132 |
| 2018 | 1,992 |
| 2019 | 2,120 |
| 2020 | 2,126 |
| 2021 | 2,193 |
| 2022 | 2,262 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Beacon
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 51 to 335.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,625 to 3,739.
Electricity use for home heating in Beacon
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Beacon. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,013 to 1,418, a 39.98% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Beacon
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.
Currently, 41 homes in Beacon are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 2.50% increase from 2011, when only 40 homes had installed active solar heating.
Beacon, NY Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Beacon homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Beacon ranks 123rd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Beacon ranks 768th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Beacon’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 Beacon, the average outside temperature was 1.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Beacon Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 35° F |
Beacon Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Beacon homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 50 heating oil companies that serve Beacon 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 31 “full-service” oil companies that serve Beacon. Full service companies such as Superior Fuel Oil Inc or Action Fuel Oil Corp 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 Beacon 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 Beacon include Precision Mechanical And Fuel LLC and Capital Fuel Transportation Corp.
Beacon Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Beacon: 50 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Beacon: 18 miles
Average Number Of Beacon Homes Served Per Company: 45 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Beacon Oil Company: 21,801 gallons per year
Beacon, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 2,262 households in Beacon, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Beacon, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
28% of Beacon, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Beacon, NY Households | Beacon, NY Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 7,834 | 2,262 |
50 Beacon, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Beacon, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Beacon, NY community relies on its 50 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 Beacon, NY, two of the closest terminals are Global in Newburgh, NY and Globalcar in Newburgh, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Beacon, NY.
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