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Oil Prices in Old Forge, NY

Updated on November 17, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Helmers Fuel & Trucking Inc	Call for price	No	No
Clark Energy LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Old Forge, NY

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Old Forge Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Propane is the most popular choice in Old Forge, used by 243 or 51.16% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Old Forge homeowners is wood, used by 107 homes (22.53%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (49), heating oil (46), natural gas (30), and other fuels (26).

Old Forge Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Old Forge Households	% of Households
Propane	243	51.2%
Wood	107	22.5%
Electricity	49	10.3%
Heating Oil	46	9.7%
Natural Gas	30	6.3%
Solar	26	5.5%

Propane (51.2%)

Wood (22.5%)

Electricity (10.3%)

Heating oil (9.7%)

Natural gas (6.3%)

Solar (5.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Old Forge

Heating oil has become less popular in Old Forge. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 134 to 46, a 65.67% drop.

Old Forge Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	134
2012	158
2013	154
2014	146
2015	105
2016	127
2017	113
2018	100
2019	86
2020	85
2021	63
2022	46

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Old Forge

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 239 to 243.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 57 to 30.

Electricity use for home heating in Old Forge

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Old Forge. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 21 to 49, a 133.33% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Old Forge

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, 26 homes in Old Forge are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Old Forge, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Old Forge homeowners purchased a total of 22,168 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Old Forge ranks 1178^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Old Forge ranks 5679^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Old Forge’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 Old Forge, the average outside temperature was 20.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Old Forge Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
Winter 2023 - 2024	45.9° F
Winter 2022 - 2023	25.2° F

Old Forge Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Old Forge homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Old Forge 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 Old Forge. Full service companies such as Helmers Fuel & Trucking Inc 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 Old Forge 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 Old Forge include Clark Energy LLC and undefined.

Old Forge Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Old Forge: 2 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Old Forge: 18 miles

Average Number Of Old Forge Homes Served Per Company: 23 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Old Forge Oil Company: 11,083 gallons per year

Old Forge, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 46 households in Old Forge, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Old Forge, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Old Forge, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Old Forge, NY Households	Old Forge, NY Heating Oil Households
475	46

2 Old Forge, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 22,167 gallons of heating oil delivered to Old Forge, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Old Forge, 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 Old Forge, 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 Old Forge, NY.

Old Forge 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.