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A Message to Our Heating Oil Customers

Understanding the Market & Price Fluctuations World events have left many markets volatile. From supply chain delays to the price of gas for your car, the past two years have been a challenge for all of us. Present events are now causing volatility in the heating oil market. And when the price of oil rises […]

How Long Does Heating Oil Last?

Does Yours Need To Be Replaced? It’s a familiar adage, “nothing lasts forever.” When you buy milk and meat, you pay attention to the expiration dates. When you buy fresh fruits and vegetables, you know you only have so long to eat them before they start to go bad. Have you ever wondered if the […]

How To Read an Oil Fuel Gauge

Winter in the Hudson Valley can be harsh. Colder days mean your heating system needs to work harder to keep you and your family comfortable. It also means your heating oil consumption can increase sharply when there’s a cold snap. Because of how important it is to avoid having an empty oil tank, it’s also […]

Why Do Heating Oil Prices Change?

The variables behind the numbers Now more than ever, you’re probably keeping a hawk’s eye on your finances. Prices are going up on a lot of the necessities of daily life, and so value matters even more. From the gas you put in your car to the milk you put in your fridge, you’ve probably […]

Home Heating Oil & Weather Forecasting

How Much Will You Need? Several factors affect the quantity of heating oil you’ll need for your Hudson Valley home during any given stretch of time. Some factors are within your control, others are not. By having a firm grasp on your household’s heating oil usage from season to season, you can better predict your […]

How Heating Oil Improves Your Home

Check out these 5 benefits of heating oil! There are several advantages to using heating oil in your Hudson Valley home: Safety: Home heating oil doesn’t ignite in its liquid state. It must be vaporized to burn. You can safely store heating oil in your home, and it possesses a very low risk for carbon […]

Don’t Let Your Heating Oil Tank Run Dry!

Never get caught without enough heating oil Fall has come to the Hudson Valley. The leaves are turning beautiful shades of orange, red, and yellow. Autumn decorations are going up. And almost everywhere you go, you’ll find the aroma of pumpkin spice. As the temperatures start to drop, now is a great time to make […]

Are Fuel Oil Furnaces Very Efficient?

What is an AFUE Rating? What’s the best way to heat your Hudson Valley home? As experts in the heating business for over thirty years, we here at Economy Oil encourage you to consider the advantages to choosing a heating oil furnace. Heating oil furnace benefits Here are some advantages to heating oil furnaces: Location, […]

What Should I Set My Thermostat at To Save Money?

According to a recent study, about nine out of ten Americans say they rarely (or never) program their thermostat – mostly because they’re not sure how to do it. If you’re one of those nine people, we urge you to invest a little time in the coming weeks to learn how set your thermostat! That’s because […]

Why Should You Choose Us as Your Heating Oil Supplier?

We’ve heard it before: Heating oil is heating oil, isn’t it? Why does it matter who I buy it from? The problem is that it does matter who you buy heating from – and not just because of the price. Don’t get us wrong – we love giving you the same quality fuel you get from […]