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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 13 Gilbertville Suppliers

Oil Prices in Gilbertville, MA

Updated Today at 12:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Alves Fuels Call for price No No
Crowley Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Sherman Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Surner Heating Co Inc Call for price No No
American Discount Oil & Propane Call for price No No
Begin Quality Heating Call for price No No
Central Massachusetts Oil Inc Call for price No No
Charlton Oil & Propane Co Call for price No No
Friendly Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Old Man Oil Call for price No No
Sentry Oil Inc Call for price No No
Surner Discount Oil Call for price No No
Dan's Oil Company Call for price No No

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Gilbertville Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.223
01/11/2025$3.223
01/10/2025$3.223
01/08/2025$3.153
01/07/2025$3.153
01/06/2025$3.140
01/05/2025$3.070
01/04/2025$3.070
01/03/2025$3.070
01/02/2025$3.150
01/01/2025$3.090
12/31/2024$3.090
12/30/2024$3.050
12/29/2024$3.050
12/28/2024$3.050
12/25/2024$3.050
12/24/2024$3.050
12/23/2024$3.050
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
12/13/2024$2.899
12/12/2024$2.899
12/11/2024$2.849

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Gilbertville, used by 416 or 63.03% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Gilbertville homeowners is electricity, used by 144 homes (21.82%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (49), propane (30), other fuels (6), and other fuels (4).

Gilbertville Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelGilbertville Households % of Households
Heating Oil41663.0%
Electricity14421.8%
Wood497.4%
Propane304.6%
Other Fuels60.9%
Coal40.6%

Heating oil (63.0%)

Electricity (21.8%)

Wood (7.4%)

Propane (4.6%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

Coal (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Gilbertville

Heating oil has become more popular in Gilbertville. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 356 to 416, a 16.85% lift.

Gilbertville Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011333
2012342
2013361
2014334
2015315
2016303
2017307
2018284
2019299
2020356
2021385
2022416

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Gilbertville

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 36 to 30.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Gilbertville.

Electricity use for home heating in Gilbertville

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Gilbertville. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 101 to 144, a 42.57% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Gilbertville

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 Gilbertville have not yet adopted solar heating.

Gilbertville, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Gilbertville homeowners purchased a total of 364,837 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Gilbertville ranks 334th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Gilbertville ranks 1949th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Gilbertville’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 Gilbertville, the average outside temperature was 0.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Gilbertville Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202533.3° F
2023 - 202433.8° F

Gilbertville Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Gilbertville homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 13 heating oil companies that serve Gilbertville 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 Gilbertville. Full service companies such as Alves Fuels or Charlton Oil & Propane Co 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 Gilbertville 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 Gilbertville include Crowley Fuel Co Inc and Surner Discount Oil.

Gilbertville Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Gilbertville: 13 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Gilbertville: 18 miles

Average Number Of Gilbertville Homes Served Per Company: 32 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Gilbertville Oil Company: 28,064 gallons per year

Gilbertville, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 416 households in Gilbertville, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Gilbertville, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

63% of Gilbertville, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Gilbertville, MA HouseholdsGilbertville, MA Heating Oil Households
660416

13 Gilbertville, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 364,837 gallons of heating oil delivered to Gilbertville, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Gilbertville, MA community relies on its 13 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 Gilbertville, 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 Gilbertville, MA.

Gilbertville 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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