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Oil Prices in Fort Plain, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Countryside Management Corp Countryside Fuels Call for price No No
James H Sprung Elocin Oil Co Call for price No No
Mancini Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
R L Parsons Inc Call for price No No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Fort Plain, NY

Fort Plain Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 11, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
10/11/2024$3.090
10/10/2024$3.090
10/09/2024$3.090
10/08/2024$3.090
10/07/2024$3.090
10/06/2024$3.090
10/05/2024$3.090
10/04/2024$3.090
10/03/2024$3.090
10/02/2024$3.090
10/01/2024$3.090
09/30/2024$3.090
09/29/2024$3.090
09/28/2024$3.090
09/27/2024$3.090
09/26/2024$3.090
09/25/2024$3.090
09/24/2024$3.090
09/23/2024$3.090

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Fort Plain Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Fort Plain, used by 627 or 33.00% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Fort Plain homeowners is heating oil, used by 568 homes (29.89%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (211), wood (206), electricity (127), and other fuels (172).

Fort Plain Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelFort Plain Households % of Households
Natural Gas62733.0%
Heating Oil56829.9%
Propane21111.1%
Wood20610.8%
Electricity1276.7%
Other Fuels794.2%
Coal743.9%
No Fuel191.0%

Natural gas (33.0%)

Heating oil (29.9%)

Propane (11.1%)

Wood (10.8%)

Electricity (6.7%)

Other fuels (4.2%)

Coal (3.9%)

No fuel (1.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Fort Plain

Heating oil has become less popular in Fort Plain. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 755 to 568, a 24.77% drop.

Fort Plain Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,115
2012962
2013902
2014904
2015787
2016755
2017720
2018724
2019625
2020716
2021638
2022568

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Fort Plain

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 256 to 211.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 669 to 627.

Electricity use for home heating in Fort Plain

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Fort Plain. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 111 to 127, a 14.41% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Fort Plain

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 Fort Plain have not yet adopted solar heating.

Fort Plain, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Fort Plain homeowners purchased a total of 273,724 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Fort Plain ranks 404th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Fort Plain ranks 2320th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Fort Plain’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 Fort Plain, the average outside temperature was 3.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Fort Plain Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.4° F
2023 - 202431.8° F

Fort Plain Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Fort Plain homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Fort Plain 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Fort Plain. Full service companies such as James H Sprung Elocin Oil Co or R L Parsons Inc 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 Fort Plain 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 Fort Plain include Countryside Management Corp Countryside Fuels and undefined.

Fort Plain Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Fort Plain: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Fort Plain: 18 miles

Average Number Of Fort Plain Homes Served Per Company: 142 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Fort Plain Oil Company: 68,430 gallons per year

Fort Plain, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 568 households in Fort Plain, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Fort Plain, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

29% of Fort Plain, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Fort Plain, NY HouseholdsFort Plain, NY Heating Oil Households
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4 Fort Plain, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 273,723 gallons of heating oil delivered to Fort Plain, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Fort Plain, NY community relies on its 4 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 Fort Plain, NY, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Fort Plain, NY.

Fort Plain Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.

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