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Oil Prices in Saranac Lake, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
PJ Hyde & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Hurley Brothers	Call for price	No	No

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Saranac Lake, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Saranac Lake, NY

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Saranac Lake Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Saranac Lake, used by 1,908 or 60.84% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Saranac Lake homeowners is propane, used by 404 homes (12.88%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (392), wood (242), natural gas (207), and other fuels (8).

Saranac Lake Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Saranac Lake Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,908	60.8%
Propane	404	12.9%
Electricity	392	12.5%
Wood	242	7.7%
Natural Gas	207	6.6%
Other Fuels	8	0.3%

Heating oil (60.8%)

Propane (12.9%)

Electricity (12.5%)

Wood (7.7%)

Natural gas (6.6%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Saranac Lake

Heating oil has become less popular in Saranac Lake. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,309 to 1,908, a 17.37% drop.

Saranac Lake Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,309
2012	2,304
2013	2,347
2014	2,276
2015	2,083
2016	1,913
2017	1,956
2018	1,806
2019	1,860
2020	2,075
2021	1,990
2022	1,908

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Saranac Lake

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 307 to 404.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 137 to 207.

Electricity use for home heating in Saranac Lake

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Saranac Lake. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 543 to 392, a 27.81% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Saranac Lake

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 Saranac Lake have not yet adopted solar heating.

Saranac Lake, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Saranac Lake homeowners purchased a total of 919,480 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Saranac Lake ranks 147^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Saranac Lake ranks 911^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Saranac Lake’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 Saranac Lake, the average outside temperature was 3.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Saranac Lake Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	30.1° F
2023 - 2024	26.6° F

Saranac Lake Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Saranac Lake homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Saranac Lake 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Saranac Lake. Full service companies such as PJ Hyde & Son Inc or Hurley Brothers 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 Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake include undefined and undefined.

Saranac Lake Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Saranac Lake: 2 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Saranac Lake: 18 miles

Average Number Of Saranac Lake Homes Served Per Company: 954 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Saranac Lake Oil Company: 459,740 gallons per year

Saranac Lake, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,908 households in Saranac Lake, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Saranac Lake, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

60% of Saranac Lake, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Saranac Lake, NY Households	Saranac Lake, NY Heating Oil Households
3,136	1,908

2 Saranac Lake, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 919,480 gallons of heating oil delivered to Saranac Lake, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Saranac Lake, NY community relies on its 2 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 Saranac Lake, 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 Saranac Lake, NY.

Saranac Lake 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.