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Oil Prices in Altmar, NY

Updated Today at 12:15 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
The Glider Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Benjamin S Essig Essig Petroleum	Call for price	No	No
North Shore Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Propane is the most popular choice in Altmar, used by 185 or 34.26% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Altmar homeowners is wood, used by 112 homes (20.74%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (110), other fuels (47), electricity (46), and other fuels (47).

Altmar Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Altmar Households	% of Households
Propane	185	34.3%
Wood	112	20.7%
Heating Oil	110	20.4%
Other Fuels	47	8.7%
Electricity	46	8.5%
Coal	24	4.4%
Solar	11	2.0%
No Fuel	11	2.0%
Natural Gas	3	0.6%

Propane (34.3%)

Wood (20.7%)

Heating oil (20.4%)

Other fuels (8.7%)

Electricity (8.5%)

Coal (4.4%)

Solar (2.0%)

No fuel (2.0%)

Natural gas (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Altmar

Heating oil has become less popular in Altmar. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 167 to 110, a 34.13% drop.

Altmar Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	183
2012	177
2013	167
2014	169
2015	142
2016	135
2017	119
2018	128
2019	104
2020	118
2021	114
2022	110

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Altmar

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 160 to 185.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 6 to 3.

Electricity use for home heating in Altmar

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Altmar. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 31 to 46, a 48.39% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Altmar

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, 11 homes in Altmar are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2013, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Altmar, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Altmar homeowners purchased a total of 53,010 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Altmar ranks 985^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Altmar ranks 4815^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Altmar’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 Altmar, the average outside temperature was 3.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Altmar Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	30.2° F
2023 - 2024	33.7° F

Altmar Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Altmar homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Altmar 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Altmar. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Altmar 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 Altmar include The Glider Oil Company Inc and North Shore Oil Company Inc.

Altmar Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Altmar: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Altmar: 18 miles

Average Number Of Altmar Homes Served Per Company: 36 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Altmar Oil Company: 17,669 gallons per year

Altmar, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 110 households in Altmar, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Altmar, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

20% of Altmar, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Altmar, NY Households	Altmar, NY Heating Oil Households
540	110

3 Altmar, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 53,009 gallons of heating oil delivered to Altmar, NY homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Altmar, NY community relies on its 3 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 Altmar, NY, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Brewerton, NY and Buckeye in Syracuse, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Altmar, NY.

Altmar 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.