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Oil Prices in Charlton, MA

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 08:04 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Charlton Oil & Propane Co	Call for price	No	No
LMT Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Nathans Oil	Call for price	No	No
Renewable Fuels By Peterson	Call for price	No	No
Al's Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Crowley Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Harrington Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Nydam Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Pioneer Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No
Sherman Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Tasse Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
ABC Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No
Begin Quality Heating	Call for price	No	No
BEI Plumbing & Heating	Call for price	No	No
Cams Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Central Massachusetts Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
City Service Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Faias Oil	Call for price	No	No
Harvey's Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No
Ken's Oil & Heating Inc	Call for price	No	No
Leblanc Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Noars Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Peterson Oil Svc	Call for price	No	No
R Fresolo Plumbing & Heating	Call for price	No	No
Radio Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Red Star Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
RiteWay Heating Cooling & Plumbing Inc	Call for price	No	No
Southbridge Tire Co	Call for price	No	No
Superior Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Charlton, MA

Charlton Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
01/12/2025	$3.213
01/11/2025	$3.213
01/10/2025	$3.213
01/09/2025	$3.140
01/08/2025	$3.170
01/07/2025	$3.183
01/06/2025	$3.128
01/05/2025	$3.105
01/04/2025	$3.105
01/03/2025	$3.070
01/02/2025	$3.033
01/01/2025	$3.017
12/31/2024	$3.007
12/30/2024	$2.977
12/29/2024	$2.977
12/28/2024	$2.977
12/27/2024	$2.940
12/26/2024	$2.940
12/25/2024	$2.995
12/24/2024	$2.995
12/23/2024	$2.995
12/22/2024	$2.999
12/21/2024	$2.999
12/20/2024	$2.999
12/19/2024	$2.999
12/18/2024	$2.949
12/17/2024	$2.949
12/16/2024	$2.899
12/15/2024	$2.899
12/14/2024	$2.899

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Charlton, used by 2,622 or 55.88% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Charlton homeowners is electricity, used by 985 homes (20.99%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (396), other fuels (317), wood (229), and other fuels (176).

Charlton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Charlton Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	2,622	55.9%
Electricity	985	21.0%
Propane	396	8.4%
Other Fuels	317	6.8%
Wood	229	4.9%
Natural Gas	161	3.4%
Solar	12	0.3%
Coal	3	0.1%

Heating oil (55.9%)

Electricity (21.0%)

Propane (8.4%)

Other fuels (6.8%)

Wood (4.9%)

Natural gas (3.4%)

Solar (0.3%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Charlton

Heating oil has become less popular in Charlton. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,790 to 2,622, a 6.02% drop.

Charlton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,922
2012	2,790
2013	2,730
2014	2,750
2015	2,849
2016	2,915
2017	2,905
2018	3,122
2019	3,048
2020	2,854
2021	2,736
2022	2,622

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Charlton

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 202 to 396.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 55 to 161.

Electricity use for home heating in Charlton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Charlton. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 817 to 985, a 20.56% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Charlton

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, 12 homes in Charlton are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 33.33% increase from 2012, when only 9 homes had installed active solar heating.

Charlton, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Charlton homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Charlton ranks 68^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Charlton ranks 260^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Charlton’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 Charlton, the average outside temperature was 0.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Charlton Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	34.2° F
2023 - 2024	34.5° F

Charlton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Charlton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 29 heating oil companies that serve Charlton 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 14 “full-service” oil companies that serve Charlton. Full service companies such as Al's Oil Service or RiteWay Heating Cooling & Plumbing 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 Charlton 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 Charlton include Crowley Fuel Co Inc and Red Star Oil Co.

Charlton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Charlton: 29 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Charlton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Charlton Homes Served Per Company: 90 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Charlton Oil Company: 79,293 gallons per year

Charlton, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,622 households in Charlton, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Charlton, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

55% of Charlton, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Charlton, MA Households	Charlton, MA Heating Oil Households
4,692	2,622

29 Charlton, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Charlton, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Charlton, MA community relies on its 29 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 Charlton, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sti in Springfield, MA and Sprague in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Charlton, MA.

Charlton 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.