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Oil Prices in Plainfield, MA
Updated Today at 08:04 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oil Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Berkshire Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Bottomline Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Rowley Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Wheeler Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
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Plainfield Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2025 | $3.274 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.274 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.274 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.199 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/22/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/21/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/20/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/19/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/18/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.099 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.099 |
| 11/25/2024 | $3.149 |
| 11/24/2024 | $3.149 |
| 11/23/2024 | $3.149 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Plainfield Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Wood is the most popular choice in Plainfield, used by 80 or 34.19% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Plainfield homeowners is propane, used by 71 homes (30.34%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (54), electricity (14), natural gas (6), and other fuels (9).
Plainfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Plainfield Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | 80 | 34.2% |
| Propane | 71 | 30.3% |
| Heating Oil | 54 | 23.1% |
| Electricity | 14 | 6.0% |
| Natural Gas | 6 | 2.6% |
| Other Fuels | 6 | 2.6% |
| Solar | 3 | 1.3% |
Wood (34.2%)
Propane (30.3%)
Heating oil (23.1%)
Electricity (6.0%)
Natural gas (2.6%)
Other fuels (2.6%)
Solar (1.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Plainfield
Heating oil has become less popular in Plainfield. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 77 to 54, a 29.87% drop.
Plainfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 91 |
| 2012 | 90 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 79 |
| 2017 | 79 |
| 2018 | 79 |
| 2019 | 85 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2021 | 65 |
| 2022 | 54 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Plainfield
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 42 to 71.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4 to 6.
Electricity use for home heating in Plainfield
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Plainfield. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 6 to 14, a 133.33% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Plainfield
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, 3 homes in Plainfield are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
Plainfield, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Plainfield homeowners purchased a total of 47,359 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Plainfield ranks 428th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Plainfield ranks 4940th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Plainfield’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 Plainfield, the average outside temperature was 0.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Plainfield Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 29.7° F |
Plainfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Plainfield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Plainfield 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Plainfield. Full service companies such as West Oil Company Inc or undefined 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield include Rowley Fuel and Bottomline Oil.
Plainfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Plainfield: 5 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Plainfield: 18 miles
Average Number Of Plainfield Homes Served Per Company: 10 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Plainfield Oil Company: 9,471 gallons per year
Plainfield, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 54 households in Plainfield, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Plainfield, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
23% of Plainfield, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Plainfield, MA Households | Plainfield, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 234 | 54 |
5 Plainfield, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 47,358 gallons of heating oil delivered to Plainfield, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Plainfield, MA community relies on its 5 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, MA.
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