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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 176 Cambridge Suppliers

Oil Prices in Cambridge, MA

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Community Oil Company Call for price No No
Lapuma Fuel $3.51 Yes Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel $3.69 Yes Yes
Orlando Fuel Service $3.41 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
John G Maclellan Inc Call for price No No
A Hohmann & Co Inc Call for price No No
HOP Energy 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
Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc Call for price No No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Coan Heating & Cooling Inc Call for price No No
Concord Oil Company Call for price No No
Cubby Oil & Energy Co Inc Call for price No No
Devaney Energy Call for price No No
Dunn Oil Co Inc 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
Interstate Gas & 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
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 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
ScottWilliams Inc Call for price No No
Smith Oil Co Inc Call for price No No

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Cambridge, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.41 $3.69 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$3.26 $3.39 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.25 $3.39 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.25 $3.39 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

Cambridge Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.262
1 Month Trend+$0.398
1 Year Trend-$0.076

Cambridge Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/15/2025$3.649
01/14/2025$3.649
01/13/2025$3.797
01/12/2025$3.488
01/11/2025$3.488
01/10/2025$3.488
01/09/2025$3.534
01/08/2025$3.387
01/07/2025$3.369
01/06/2025$3.356
01/05/2025$3.391
01/04/2025$3.391
01/03/2025$3.359
01/02/2025$3.296
01/01/2025$3.274
12/31/2024$3.263
12/30/2024$3.262
12/29/2024$3.209
12/28/2024$3.209
12/27/2024$3.209
12/26/2024$3.216
12/25/2024$3.172
12/24/2024$3.151
12/23/2024$3.211
12/22/2024$3.218
12/21/2024$3.218
12/20/2024$3.218
12/19/2024$3.218
12/18/2024$3.205
12/17/2024$3.241

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Cambridge, used by 30,797 or 63.81% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cambridge homeowners is electricity, used by 12,979 homes (26.89%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,903), propane (1,353), no fuel (1,042), and other fuels (546).

Cambridge Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelCambridge Households % of Households
Natural Gas30,79763.8%
Electricity12,97926.9%
Heating Oil1,9033.9%
Propane1,3532.8%
No Fuel1,0422.2%
Other Fuels4120.9%
Solar850.2%
Coal340.1%
Wood150.0%

Natural gas (63.8%)

Electricity (26.9%)

Heating oil (3.9%)

Propane (2.8%)

No fuel (2.2%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

Solar (0.2%)

Coal (0.1%)

Wood (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cambridge

Heating oil has become less popular in Cambridge. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,047 to 1,903, a 52.98% drop.

Cambridge Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20115,480
20125,230
20134,381
20144,047
20153,661
20163,387
20173,053
20182,831
20192,530
20202,386
20212,124
20221,903

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cambridge

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,025 to 1,353.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 29,001 to 30,797.

Electricity use for home heating in Cambridge

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cambridge. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 8,920 to 12,979, a 45.50% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Cambridge

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, 85 homes in Cambridge are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 51.79% increase from 2014, when only 56 homes had installed active solar heating.

Cambridge, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Cambridge homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Cambridge ranks 132nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Cambridge ranks 443rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Cambridge’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 Cambridge, the average outside temperature was 0.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Cambridge Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202537° F
2023 - 202436.9° F

Cambridge Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Cambridge homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 176 heating oil companies that serve Cambridge 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 87 “full-service” oil companies that serve Cambridge. 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.

Cambridge Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Cambridge: 176 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Cambridge: 18 miles

Average Number Of Cambridge Homes Served Per Company: 10 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Cambridge Oil Company: 9,482 gallons per year

Cambridge, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,903 households in Cambridge, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cambridge, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Cambridge, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Cambridge, MA HouseholdsCambridge, MA Heating Oil Households
48,2601,903

176 Cambridge, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Cambridge, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Cambridge, MA community relies on its 176 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA.

Cambridge Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Cambridge, MA today is $3.41 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Cambridge, MA ranges from a low of $3.41 to a high of $3.99. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.65.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $365.00 in Cambridge, MA. Prices range from $341.00 to $399.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Cambridge, MA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.05 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Cambridge, MA is $3.65 per gallon.

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

Today in Cambridge, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.41 per gallon, which amounts to $341.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Cambridge, MA ranges from $3.41 to $3.99 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.65 per gallon.

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

Heating oil prices in Cambridge, MA have fallen in the last day by -$0.24.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Cambridge, MA ranges from $3.41 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 Cambridge, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Cambridge, MA by $0.05 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $5.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Cambridge, MA?

As of today, January 15th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.65 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.41 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 Cambridge, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Cambridge, MA ranges from $3.41 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 Cambridge, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Cambridge, MA. Over the past year, Cambridge, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.68 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.65, and $2.92 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.41. 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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