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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 30 Albany Suppliers

Oil Prices in Albany, NY

Updated Today at 12:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
C A Albright & Sons LLC Call for price No No
Family Danz Fuel Services LLC Call for price No No
H & M Oil Co Inc Hoffman & Miller Oil Co Call for price No No
Hart's Fuel Service Inc Call for price No No
Helderberg Oil Inc Call for price No No
Long Oil Heat Inc Call for price No No
Main Brothers Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
MillerWilkins Inc Call for price No No
P&D Maintenance Inc Newcomb's Fuel Oil Service Call for price No No
Persico Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Ray Energy Corp Call for price No No
Richard Peterson Peterson Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Roesch Fuel Services LLC Call for price No No
Heim Fuel Service Inc Call for price No No
J H Buhrmaster Company Inc $3.29 Yes Yes
Collins & Son Inc Call for price No No
Denny's Fuel Service Inc Call for price No No
G Urschel's Limited G Urschel's Fuel Service Call for price No No
Hillside Fuels LLC Call for price No No
Polsinello Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Tim Peek & Son LLC Call for price No No
Kokosa Oil Inc Call for price No No
MainCare Express Call for price No No
Raj Petroleum Inc Call for price No No

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Albany, NY Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.29 --
150$3.29 --
200$3.29 --
250$3.29 --

Albany Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/15/2024$3.290
11/14/2024$3.290
11/13/2024$3.290
11/12/2024$3.290
11/11/2024$3.290
11/10/2024$3.290
11/09/2024$3.290
11/08/2024$3.290
11/07/2024$3.290
11/06/2024$3.290
11/05/2024$3.290
11/04/2024$3.290
11/03/2024$3.290
11/02/2024$3.290
11/01/2024$3.290
10/31/2024$3.290
10/30/2024$3.290
09/25/2024$3.490
09/24/2024$3.490
09/23/2024$3.490
09/22/2024$3.490
09/21/2024$3.490
09/20/2024$3.490
09/19/2024$3.490
09/18/2024$3.490
09/17/2024$3.490
09/16/2024$3.490
09/15/2024$3.490
09/14/2024$3.490
09/13/2024$3.490

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Albany Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Albany, used by 44,758 or 67.36% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Albany homeowners is electricity, used by 17,505 homes (26.35%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (2,506), heating oil (1,914), other fuels (449), and other fuels (619).

Albany Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelAlbany Households % of Households
Natural Gas44,75867.4%
Electricity17,50526.4%
Propane2,5063.8%
Heating Oil1,9142.9%
Other Fuels4490.7%
No Fuel3940.6%
Wood1890.3%
Coal180.0%
Solar180.0%

Natural gas (67.4%)

Electricity (26.4%)

Propane (3.8%)

Heating oil (2.9%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

No fuel (0.6%)

Wood (0.3%)

Coal (0.0%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Albany

Heating oil has become less popular in Albany. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,625 to 1,914, a 58.62% drop.

Albany Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20114,625
20124,208
20133,941
20143,633
20153,380
20163,143
20172,999
20182,659
20192,654
20202,229
20211,981
20221,914

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Albany

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,094 to 2,506.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 45,093 to 44,758.

Electricity use for home heating in Albany

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Albany. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 10,303 to 17,505, a 69.90% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Albany

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

Albany Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Albany homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 30 heating oil companies that serve Albany 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 17 “full-service” oil companies that serve Albany. Full service companies such as Wever Petroleum Inc or H & M Oil Co Inc Hoffman & Miller Oil Co 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 Albany 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 Albany include Collins & Son Inc and J H Buhrmaster Company Inc.

Albany Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Albany: 30 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Albany: 18 miles

Average Number Of Albany Homes Served Per Company: 63 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Albany Oil Company: 30,745 gallons per year

Albany, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,914 households in Albany, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Albany, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Albany, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Albany, NY HouseholdsAlbany, NY Heating Oil Households
66,4431,914

30 Albany, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 922,371 gallons of heating oil delivered to Albany, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Albany, NY community relies on its 30 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 Albany, NY, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Rensselaer, NY and Buckeye in Albany, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Albany, NY.

Albany Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Albany, NY rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Albany, NY has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Albany, NY?

Today in Albany, NY, the price of home heating oil is $3.29 per gallon, which amounts to $329.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Albany, NY?

Heating oil prices in Albany, NY have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Albany, NY?

Heating oil prices have up in Albany, NY by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Albany, NY?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Albany, NY. Over the past year, Albany, NY heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $9.54 for a 100-gallon order. This is $6.25 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.29, and $6.25 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.29. 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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