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Oil Prices in Essex, MA
Updated Today at 02:04 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Oil Co | $3.55 | Yes | Yes |
| Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel | $3.69 | Yes | Yes |
| Direct Fuel Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Knight Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Lombardi Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Ashley Fuel Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Booma Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Cape Ann Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Holden Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| John's Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Mike & Sons Oil Service Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Scott Energy Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Stocker Home Energy Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Todd Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Townsend Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Absolute Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Anchor Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Arctic Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Dom's Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Eaton Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| J M Walsh Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Leightons Heating & Cooling Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Maria's Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Mariner Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Merit Oil Corporation | Call for price | No | No |
| Michael's Oil Heating Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Middelton Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Morneau Brothers Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| My Easy Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Natural Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| North Shore Heating Supply Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Olde Town Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Purity Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Pyburn Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Senior Citizen Heating Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Sols Fuel Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Spartan Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Stadium Oil Heat | Call for price | No | No |
| Stelline Oil Heating Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| T P Heating & Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Terenzoni Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Walshs Oil LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Wojcik Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Ynot Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Zestee Fuel Co | Call for price | No | No |
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Essex, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $3.65 | $3.55 | Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $3.55 | $3.45 | Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $3.55 | $3.45 | Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $3.55 | $3.45 | Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM |
Essex Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2025 | $3.620 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.550 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.468 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.468 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.468 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.435 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.379 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.378 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.354 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.340 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.340 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.297 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.287 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.252 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.256 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.189 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.189 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.189 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.189 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.189 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.189 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.189 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.181 |
| 12/22/2024 | $3.179 |
| 12/21/2024 | $3.179 |
| 12/20/2024 | $3.179 |
| 12/19/2024 | $3.191 |
| 12/18/2024 | $3.156 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.156 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.144 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Essex Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Essex, used by 520 or 40.03% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Essex homeowners is natural gas, used by 444 homes (34.18%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (161), propane (95), wood (72).
Essex Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Essex Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 520 | 40.0% |
| Natural Gas | 444 | 34.2% |
| Electricity | 161 | 12.4% |
| Propane | 95 | 7.3% |
| Wood | 72 | 5.5% |
Heating oil (40.0%)
Natural gas (34.2%)
Electricity (12.4%)
Propane (7.3%)
Wood (5.5%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Essex
Heating oil has become less popular in Essex. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 637 to 520, a 18.37% drop.
Essex Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 670 |
| 2012 | 665 |
| 2013 | 637 |
| 2014 | 567 |
| 2015 | 539 |
| 2016 | 450 |
| 2017 | 478 |
| 2018 | 472 |
| 2019 | 454 |
| 2020 | 488 |
| 2021 | 504 |
| 2022 | 520 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Essex
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 74 to 95.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 388 to 444.
Electricity use for home heating in Essex
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Essex. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 270 to 161, a 40.37% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Essex
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 Essex have not yet adopted solar heating.
Essex, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Essex homeowners purchased a total of 456,046 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Essex ranks 318th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Essex ranks 1647th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Essex’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 Essex, the average outside temperature was 0.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Essex Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.6° F |
Essex Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Essex homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 45 heating oil companies that serve Essex 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 17 “full-service” oil companies that serve Essex. Full service companies such as Absolute Oil or Scott Energy Co 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 Essex 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 Essex include Maria's Oil and North Shore Heating Supply Co.
Essex Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Essex: 45 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Essex: 18 miles
Average Number Of Essex Homes Served Per Company: 11 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Essex Oil Company: 10,134 gallons per year
Essex, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 520 households in Essex, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Essex, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
40% of Essex, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Essex, MA Households | Essex, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,299 | 520 |
45 Essex, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 456,046 gallons of heating oil delivered to Essex, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Essex, MA community relies on its 45 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 Essex, MA, two of the closest terminals are Irving in Revere, MA and Irving in Revere, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Essex, MA.
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