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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 7 Buffalo Suppliers

Oil Prices in Buffalo, NY

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Pautler Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
The Maunz Corporation	Call for price	No	No
Drum Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Francis W King Petroleum Products	Call for price	No	No
Ken Wendts Propane Gas Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Noco Energy Corp	Call for price	No	No
Olear's Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Buffalo, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Buffalo, used by 230,823 or 88.37% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Buffalo homeowners is electricity, used by 22,620 homes (8.66%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (4,048), heating oil (2,224), other fuels (1,494), and other fuels (1,344).

Buffalo Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Buffalo Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	230,823	88.4%
Electricity	22,620	8.7%
Propane	4,048	1.6%
Heating Oil	2,224	0.9%
Other Fuels	1,494	0.6%
No Fuel	724	0.3%
Wood	514	0.2%
Coal	75	0.0%
Solar	31	0.0%

Natural gas (88.4%)

Electricity (8.7%)

Propane (1.6%)

Heating oil (0.9%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

No fuel (0.3%)

Wood (0.2%)

Coal (0.0%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Buffalo

Heating oil has become less popular in Buffalo. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,823 to 2,224, a 41.83% drop.

Buffalo Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	4,094
2012	4,037
2013	3,823
2014	3,603
2015	3,329
2016	3,270
2017	2,903
2018	2,826
2019	2,471
2020	2,464
2021	2,196
2022	2,224

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Buffalo

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,479 to 4,048.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 216,676 to 230,823.

Electricity use for home heating in Buffalo

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Buffalo. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 14,375 to 22,620, a 57.36% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Buffalo

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, 31 homes in Buffalo are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 121.43% increase from 2013, when only 14 homes had installed active solar heating.

Buffalo Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Buffalo homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Buffalo 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 Buffalo. Full service companies such as Pautler Oil Service Inc or Drum Oil 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo include Olear's Inc and Noco Energy Corp.

Buffalo Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Buffalo: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Buffalo: 18 miles

Average Number Of Buffalo Homes Served Per Company: 317 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Buffalo Oil Company: 153,109 gallons per year

Buffalo, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,224 households in Buffalo, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Buffalo, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of Buffalo, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Buffalo, NY Households	Buffalo, NY Heating Oil Households
261,205	2,224

7 Buffalo, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Buffalo, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Buffalo, NY community relies on its 7 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 Buffalo, NY, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Buffalo, NY and Etmt in Tonawanda, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Buffalo, NY.

Buffalo 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.