Mendenhall Fuel, Inc.

Mendenhall Fuel, Inc. Mendenhall Fuel is a family owned and operated fuel oil company serving eastern Long Island since 1934 C.L. In 1940, C.L.

(Bus) Mendenhall went into the fuel business in East Quogue in 1934 with an old pick-up truck and a 200-gallon tank. Mendenhall took on a partner, his wife Alice, who started to help with the bookkeeping and stayed with the phone at home to take orders while her husband was out on the road. Mendenhall had no sooner acquired a replacement for the pick-up, and a new rig with a big 750 gallon tank wh

en he was called for service in World War II. In 1949, the Mendenhalls purchased a home and property on Montauk Highway where the business is still located today. The reason for the move was to have the space to install Mendenhall’s first fuel oil storage tanks. There were two of them, each holding 15,000 gallons. It was considered a big step at the time to have your own storage facility for bulk delivery. In March of 1968, when son Tom, returned home from a tour of duty in the Army, including nearly a year in Vietnam, he went full-time into the fuel business. The company had by then become a corporation with a complete burner service and installation department. Deliveries were on the automatic system and the fleet of trucks were all equipped with two-way radios. In the early 1970's Tom took over the business and continued the traditions his father started until 2021 when his daughter Rebecca took over.

01/29/2026

PSA: While there may not be an explicitly named "Driveway Plowing Act" in New York State law, there are legal and safety requirements that effectively mandate keeping your driveway accessible for fuel deliveries. Property owners in New York are legally responsible for maintaining their premises in a safe condition for visitors, including business invitees like oil drivers. If a delivery cannot be made safely due to snow or ice, the driver/company has the right to refuse the delivery.

Property Maintenance Code: The Property Maintenance Code of New York State requires that driveways and walkways be "maintained free from hazardous conditions".

Access Guidelines: To ensure delivery, a path at least one foot wide should be cleared from the driveway to the fill pipe. Delivery trucks often require a cleared width of approximately 10 feet for the driveway, with wider spaces for maneuvering.

Delivery Restrictions (Oct 15 - Apr 15): During the heating season, it is the consumer's responsibility to provide a safe, salted, or sanded, and cleared walking path to the fill area.

Be decent and help keep drivers safe, plow driveways and shovel a walkway to your fill.

Feel free to stop in, introduce yourself, and take a moment to place one or more pieces
12/08/2025

Feel free to stop in, introduce yourself, and take a moment to place one or more pieces

09/30/2025

Starting October 3, 2025 the office will close 12-12:30pm daily for lunch.

09/02/2025

Happy September
Fall/Winter Hours
8am - 4pm

08/27/2025

Labor Day Special!
7 lbs Bag of Ice $1.00 +tax

Need Ice or Propane? Stop by Monday-Friday 8am - 3pm. BBQ Fill or exchange $24.00
06/10/2025

Need Ice or Propane? Stop by Monday-Friday 8am - 3pm.
BBQ Fill or exchange $24.00

06/10/2025

As of June 13 our Summer Hours will go into effect.
Office will be open 8-3 Mon-Fri

05/20/2025

We will be open Sat 5/24 & Sun 5/25 10am-3pm
for Propane & Ice!
Cash Only

Address

575 Montauk Highway
East Quogue, NY
11942

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16316535000

Website

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