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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 8 Cheshire Suppliers

Oil Prices in Cheshire, MA

Updated Today at 02:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Lipton Energy Call for price No No
West Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Berkshire Fuel Call for price No No
Bottomline Oil Call for price No No
Clifford Oil Call for price No No
Pioneer Valley Oil & Propane Call for price No No
Rowley Fuel Call for price No No
Bottomline Oil Call for price No No

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

Cheshire Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.211
01/11/2025$3.211
01/10/2025$3.211
01/08/2025$3.174
01/07/2025$3.161
01/06/2025$3.161
01/05/2025$3.161
01/04/2025$3.161
01/03/2025$3.161
01/02/2025$3.166
01/01/2025$3.149
12/31/2024$3.099
12/30/2024$3.099
12/29/2024$3.099
12/28/2024$3.099
12/27/2024$3.199
12/26/2024$3.099
12/25/2024$3.099
12/24/2024$3.099
12/23/2024$3.149
12/22/2024$3.149
12/21/2024$3.149
12/20/2024$3.149
12/19/2024$3.149
12/18/2024$3.149
12/17/2024$3.099
12/16/2024$3.099
12/15/2024$3.099
12/14/2024$3.099
12/13/2024$3.099

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Cheshire, used by 577 or 38.88% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cheshire homeowners is heating oil, used by 526 homes (35.44%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (188), electricity (134), propane (67), and other fuels (18).

Cheshire Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelCheshire Households % of Households
Natural Gas57738.9%
Heating Oil52635.4%
Wood18812.7%
Electricity1349.0%
Propane674.5%
Other Fuels90.6%
No Fuel90.6%

Natural gas (38.9%)

Heating oil (35.4%)

Wood (12.7%)

Electricity (9.0%)

Propane (4.5%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

No fuel (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cheshire

Heating oil has become more popular in Cheshire. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes rose from 445 to 526, a 18.20% lift.

Cheshire Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011446
2012482
2013452
2014445
2015488
2016559
2017521
2018510
2019644
2020596
2021560
2022526

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cheshire

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 110 to 67.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 436 to 577.

Electricity use for home heating in Cheshire

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cheshire. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 99 to 134, a 35.35% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Cheshire

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 Cheshire have not yet adopted solar heating.

Cheshire, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Cheshire homeowners purchased a total of 461,308 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Cheshire ranks 316th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Cheshire ranks 1629th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Cheshire’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 Cheshire, the average outside temperature was 1.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Cheshire Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202527.6° F
2023 - 202428.8° F

Cheshire Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Cheshire homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Cheshire 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Cheshire. Full service companies such as West Oil Company Inc or Lipton Energy 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 Cheshire 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 Cheshire include Clifford Oil and Rowley Fuel.

Cheshire Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Cheshire: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Cheshire: 18 miles

Average Number Of Cheshire Homes Served Per Company: 65 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Cheshire Oil Company: 57,663 gallons per year

Cheshire, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 526 households in Cheshire, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cheshire, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

35% of Cheshire, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Cheshire, MA HouseholdsCheshire, MA Heating Oil Households
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8 Cheshire, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 461,308 gallons of heating oil delivered to Cheshire, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Cheshire, MA community relies on its 8 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 Cheshire, MA, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Rensselaer, NY and Buckeye in Rensselaer, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Cheshire, MA.

Cheshire 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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