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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 47 Northborough Suppliers

Oil Prices in Northborough, MA

Updated Today at 10:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Northboro Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Holliston Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
Renewable Fuels By Peterson Call for price No No
Al's Oil Service Call for price No No
Baker Whitney Oil Co Call for price No No
Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc Call for price No No
Coan Heating & Cooling Inc Call for price No No
Dunn Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Falconi Energy Call for price No No
Fraticelli Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Harrington Oil Inc Call for price No No
Interstate Gas & Oil Corp Call for price No No
Jamie Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Knight Fuel Co Call for price No No
Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Nydam Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Pioneer Oil & Propane Call for price No No
The Lakeside Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Whitney Bros Oil Corp Call for price No No
Woodacre Fuel & HVAC Inc Call for price No No
4 Seasons Transport LLC 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
City Service Co Inc Call for price No No
Congers Heating & Cooling Call for price No No
D Ferruccio & Son Inc Call for price No No
Endicott Oil Service Call for price No No
Faias Oil Call for price No No
Gary Powers Sons Truck & Oil Call for price No No
Harvey's Discount Oil Call for price No No
Juniper Farms Bolton Oil Call for price No No
Just Oil Inc Call for price No No
Ken's Oil & Heating Inc Call for price No No
Metrowest Oil Services Call for price No No
Nala Industries Inc Call for price No No
Noars Oil Co Call for price No No
Old Man Oil Call for price No No
Orlando Fuel Service 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
RiteWay Heating Cooling & Plumbing Inc Call for price No No
Sentry Oil Inc Call for price No No
Superior Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Terry Oil Co Call for price No No
Warmer Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No

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Northborough Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.480
01/11/2025$3.480
01/10/2025$3.480
01/08/2025$3.442
01/07/2025$3.395
01/06/2025$3.395
01/05/2025$3.443
01/04/2025$3.443
01/03/2025$3.443
01/02/2025$3.160
01/01/2025$3.160
12/31/2024$3.160
12/30/2024$3.160
12/29/2024$3.060
12/28/2024$3.060
12/27/2024$3.060
12/26/2024$3.060
12/25/2024$3.060
12/24/2024$3.060
12/23/2024$3.060
12/22/2024$3.060
12/21/2024$3.060
12/20/2024$3.060
12/19/2024$3.060
12/18/2024$3.060
12/17/2024$2.990
12/16/2024$2.990
12/15/2024$3.020
12/14/2024$3.020
12/13/2024$3.020

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Northborough, used by 2,552 or 43.34% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Northborough homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,339 homes (39.72%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (708), propane (241), solar (56), and other fuels (101).

Northborough Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelNorthborough Households % of Households
Natural Gas2,55243.3%
Heating Oil2,33939.7%
Electricity70812.0%
Propane2414.1%
Solar561.0%
Other Fuels470.8%
Wood450.8%
No Fuel90.2%

Natural gas (43.3%)

Heating oil (39.7%)

Electricity (12.0%)

Propane (4.1%)

Solar (1.0%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

Wood (0.8%)

No fuel (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Northborough

Heating oil has become less popular in Northborough. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,454 to 2,339, a 4.69% drop.

Northborough Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,533
20122,454
20132,385
20142,502
20152,368
20162,466
20172,598
20182,760
20192,554
20202,715
20212,520
20222,339

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Northborough

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 148 to 241.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,992 to 2,552.

Electricity use for home heating in Northborough

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Northborough. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 440 to 708, a 60.91% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Northborough

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, 56 homes in Northborough are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Northborough, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Northborough homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Northborough ranks 94th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Northborough ranks 322nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Northborough’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 Northborough, the average outside temperature was 0.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Northborough Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.5° F
2023 - 202435.1° F

Northborough Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Northborough homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 47 heating oil companies that serve Northborough 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 24 “full-service” oil companies that serve Northborough. Full service companies such as Knight Fuel Co or Al's Oil Service 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 Northborough 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 Northborough include Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc and Dunn Oil Co Inc.

Northborough Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Northborough: 47 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Northborough: 18 miles

Average Number Of Northborough Homes Served Per Company: 49 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Northborough Oil Company: 43,645 gallons per year

Northborough, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,339 households in Northborough, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Northborough, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

39% of Northborough, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Northborough, MA HouseholdsNorthborough, MA Heating Oil Households
5,8882,339

47 Northborough, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Northborough, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Northborough, MA community relies on its 47 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 Northborough, MA, two of the closest terminals are S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA and S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Northborough, MA.

Northborough 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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