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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 11 South Yarmouth Suppliers

Oil Prices in South Yarmouth, MA

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Cape Cod Biofuels Inc Call for price No No
Hall Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
JP Walker & Sons Inc Call for price No No
ScudderTaylor Oil Co Call for price No No
Snow's Fuel Company LLC Call for price No No
Cape Discount Fuel Call for price No No
Market Price Oil Call for price No No
Mid cape Discount Oil Call for price No No
New Colony Home Heating Oil Call for price No No
Oil Peddler Call for price No No
B&B Fuel Call for price No No

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

South Yarmouth Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.275
01/11/2025$3.275
01/10/2025$3.275
01/08/2025$3.170
01/07/2025$3.143
01/06/2025$3.143
01/05/2025$3.100
01/04/2025$3.100
01/03/2025$3.100
01/02/2025$3.050
01/01/2025$3.150
12/31/2024$3.030
12/30/2024$3.050
12/29/2024$3.023
12/28/2024$3.023
12/27/2024$3.023
12/26/2024$3.023
12/25/2024$3.023
12/24/2024$3.023
12/23/2024$3.023
12/22/2024$2.960
12/21/2024$2.960
12/20/2024$2.960
12/19/2024$2.960
12/18/2024$2.960
12/17/2024$2.960
12/16/2024$2.985
12/15/2024$2.965
12/14/2024$2.965
12/13/2024$2.965

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Yarmouth Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in South Yarmouth, used by 2,466 or 61.82% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Yarmouth homeowners is heating oil, used by 777 homes (19.48%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (497), no fuel (137), propane (114).

South Yarmouth Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSouth Yarmouth Households % of Households
Natural Gas2,46661.8%
Heating Oil77719.5%
Electricity49712.5%
No Fuel1373.4%
Propane1142.9%

Natural gas (61.8%)

Heating oil (19.5%)

Electricity (12.5%)

No fuel (3.4%)

Propane (2.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Yarmouth

Heating oil has become less popular in South Yarmouth. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 847 to 777, a 8.26% drop.

South Yarmouth Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,027
2012847
2013811
2014788
2015712
2016650
2017598
2018633
2019579
2020621
2021695
2022777

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Yarmouth

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 68 to 114.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,277 to 2,466.

Electricity use for home heating in South Yarmouth

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Yarmouth. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 390 to 497, a 27.44% increase.

Solar use for home heating in South Yarmouth

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.

Homeowners in South Yarmouth have not yet adopted solar heating.

South Yarmouth, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South Yarmouth homeowners purchased a total of 681,438 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, South Yarmouth ranks 270th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Yarmouth ranks 1197th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South Yarmouth’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 South Yarmouth, the average outside temperature was 1.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Yarmouth Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202541.1° F
2023 - 202440.1° F

South Yarmouth Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For South Yarmouth homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve South Yarmouth 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve South Yarmouth. Full service companies such as ScudderTaylor Oil Co or Cape Discount Fuel 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 South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth include Market Price Oil and B&B Fuel.

South Yarmouth Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving South Yarmouth: 11 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to South Yarmouth: 18 miles

Average Number Of South Yarmouth Homes Served Per Company: 70 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per South Yarmouth Oil Company: 61,948 gallons per year

South Yarmouth, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 777 households in South Yarmouth, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Yarmouth, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

19% of South Yarmouth, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

South Yarmouth, MA HouseholdsSouth Yarmouth, MA Heating Oil Households
3,989777

11 South Yarmouth, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 681,438 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Yarmouth, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the South Yarmouth, MA community relies on its 11 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 South Yarmouth, MA, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Braintree, MA and Citgo in Braintree, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in South Yarmouth, MA.

South Yarmouth 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.

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