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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 178 Boston Suppliers

Oil Prices in Boston, MA

Updated Today at 08:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Lapuma Fuel $3.60 Yes Yes
Needham Oil Online $3.99 Yes Yes
Firemans Fuel Call for price No No
First Energy Call for price No No
Nardone Oil Call for price No No
Direct Fuel Inc Call for price No No
A Hohmann & Co Inc Call for price No No
HOP Energy Call for price No No
Alvin Hollis & Co Call for price No No
Arlex Oil Corp Call for price No No
Arlington Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Arlmont Fuel Corp Call for price No No
AtlanticPratt Energy Call for price No No
Bigelow Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Booma Oil Inc Call for price No No
Broco Oil Inc Call for price No No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Community Oil Company Call for price No No
Concord Oil Company Call for price No No
Devaney Energy Call for price No No
Faulkner Brothers Inc Call for price No No
Fisher Churchill Co Call for price No No
Frank Lamparelli Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Genove Oil & Air Company Inc Call for price No No
Holden Oil Inc Call for price No No
Horan Oil Corp Call for price No No
Jackson Fuel Corp Call for price No No
James J Hayes Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
John's Oil Co Call for price No No
Kelley's Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc Call for price No No
KerivanLane Inc Call for price No No
L & T Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Linwood Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Lipsett & Sons Inc Call for price No No
MacFarlane Energy Inc Call for price No No
Mel & Sons Oil Sales Inc Call for price No No
Metro Energy Call for price No No
Murphy Coal & Oil Co Call for price No No
Murphy Fuel Corp Call for price No No
Needham Oil & Air Call for price No No
Petro Home Services Call for price No No
Prevett Oil Co Call for price No No
Reggie's Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Ruggiero Bros Inc Call for price No No
ScottWilliams Inc Call for price No No
Smith Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Supreme Energy Call for price No No
Thermoil Inc Call for price No No
Townsend Energy Call for price No No

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Boston, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.60 --
150$3.25 $3.25 Jan 14, 2025, 7:36 AM
200$3.25 $3.25 Jan 14, 2025, 7:36 AM
250$3.25 $3.25 Jan 14, 2025, 7:36 AM

Boston Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/14/2025$3.797
01/13/2025$3.797
01/12/2025$3.534
01/11/2025$3.534
01/10/2025$3.534
01/09/2025$3.596
01/08/2025$3.433
01/07/2025$3.424
01/06/2025$3.379
01/05/2025$3.413
01/04/2025$3.413
01/03/2025$3.382
01/02/2025$3.319
01/01/2025$3.300
12/31/2024$3.289
12/30/2024$3.286
12/29/2024$3.240
12/28/2024$3.240
12/27/2024$3.240
12/26/2024$3.244
12/25/2024$3.204
12/24/2024$3.184
12/23/2024$3.240
12/22/2024$3.243
12/21/2024$3.243
12/20/2024$3.243
12/19/2024$3.248
12/18/2024$3.234
12/17/2024$3.266
12/16/2024$3.278

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Boston, used by 34,790 or 51.89% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Boston homeowners is natural gas, used by 26,595 homes (39.67%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (3,272), no fuel (1,289), propane (948), and other fuels (756).

Boston Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelBoston Households % of Households
Electricity34,79051.9%
Natural Gas26,59539.7%
Heating Oil3,2724.9%
No Fuel1,2891.9%
Propane9481.4%
Other Fuels7001.0%
Solar290.0%
Coal270.0%

Electricity (51.9%)

Natural gas (39.7%)

Heating oil (4.9%)

No fuel (1.9%)

Propane (1.4%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

Solar (0.0%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Boston

Heating oil has become less popular in Boston. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 8,349 to 3,272, a 60.81% drop.

Boston Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20118,849
20128,349
20137,345
20146,582
20156,238
20166,168
20175,579
20185,223
20194,491
20204,046
20213,540
20223,272

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Boston

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,143 to 948.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 25,689 to 26,595.

Electricity use for home heating in Boston

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Boston. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 27,011 to 34,790, a 28.80% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Boston

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, 29 homes in Boston are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 314.29% increase from 2012, when only 7 homes had installed active solar heating.

Boston, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Boston homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Boston ranks 43rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Boston ranks 173rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Boston’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 Boston, the average outside temperature was 0.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Boston Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202537.5° F
2023 - 202436.9° F

Boston Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Boston homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 178 heating oil companies that serve Boston 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 90 “full-service” oil companies that serve Boston. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation 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 Boston 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 Boston include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.

Boston Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Boston: 178 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Boston: 18 miles

Average Number Of Boston Homes Served Per Company: 18 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Boston Oil Company: 16,121 gallons per year

Boston, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,272 households in Boston, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Boston, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

4% of Boston, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Boston, MA HouseholdsBoston, MA Heating Oil Households
67,0413,272

178 Boston, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Boston, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Boston, MA community relies on its 178 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 Boston, 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 Boston, MA.

Boston Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Boston, MA?

The best price of home heating oil in Boston, MA today is $3.60 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Boston, MA ranges from a low of $3.60 to a high of $3.99. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.80.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Boston, MA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $380.00 in Boston, MA. Prices range from $360.40 to $399.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Boston, MA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Boston, MA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.23 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Boston, MA?

The average price of home heating oil in Boston, MA is $3.80 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Boston, MA?

Today in Boston, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.60 per gallon, which amounts to $360.40 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Boston, MA?

The current price of heating oil in Boston, MA ranges from $3.60 to $3.99 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.80 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Boston, MA?

Heating oil prices in Boston, MA have fallen in the last day by -$0.19.

How much is home heating oil right now in Boston, MA?

The current price of home heating oil in Boston, MA ranges from $3.60 to $3.99 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Boston, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Boston, MA by $0.23 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $23.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Boston, MA?

As of today, January 14th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.80 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.60 to $3.99 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Boston, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Boston, MA ranges from $3.60 to $3.99 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Boston, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Boston, MA. Over the past year, Boston, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.53 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.80, and $2.73 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.60. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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