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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 154 Dorchester Center Suppliers

Oil Prices in Dorchester Center, MA

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Micci Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Lapuma Fuel	$3.51	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
A Hohmann & Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Albert Culver Co	Call for price	No	No
HOP Energy	Call for price	No	No
Alvin Hollis & Co	Call for price	No	No
Anderson Fuel	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
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Cleveland Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Coan Heating & Cooling Inc	Call for price	No	No
Community 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
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
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
Niccoli Oil & Energy	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

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Dorchester Center, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.51	-	-
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

Dorchester Center Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
01/15/2025	$3.748
01/14/2025	$3.748
01/13/2025	$3.797
01/12/2025	$3.536
01/11/2025	$3.536
01/10/2025	$3.536
01/09/2025	$3.656
01/08/2025	$3.466
01/07/2025	$3.432
01/06/2025	$3.376
01/05/2025	$3.409
01/04/2025	$3.409
01/03/2025	$3.419
01/02/2025	$3.330
01/01/2025	$3.331
12/31/2024	$3.318
12/30/2024	$3.364
12/29/2024	$3.272
12/28/2024	$3.272
12/27/2024	$3.308
12/26/2024	$3.306
12/25/2024	$3.237
12/24/2024	$3.202
12/23/2024	$3.298
12/22/2024	$3.262
12/21/2024	$3.262
12/20/2024	$3.262
12/19/2024	$3.260
12/18/2024	$3.304
12/17/2024	$3.365

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Dorchester Center Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dorchester Center, used by 12,680 or 65.92% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dorchester Center homeowners is electricity, used by 4,574 homes (23.78%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,380), propane (612), no fuel (101), and other fuels (46).

Dorchester Center Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Dorchester Center Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	12,680	65.9%
Electricity	4,574	23.8%
Heating Oil	1,380	7.2%
Propane	612	3.2%
No Fuel	101	0.5%
Wood	25	0.1%
Other Fuels	12	0.1%
Solar	9	0.1%

Natural gas (65.9%)

Electricity (23.8%)

Heating oil (7.2%)

Propane (3.2%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Wood (0.1%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dorchester Center

Heating oil has become less popular in Dorchester Center. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,059 to 1,380, a 54.89% drop.

Dorchester Center Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,456
2012	3,323
2013	3,345
2014	2,984
2015	3,091
2016	3,059
2017	2,746
2018	2,532
2019	2,449
2020	2,025
2021	1,672
2022	1,380

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dorchester Center

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 191 to 612.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 11,742 to 12,680.

Electricity use for home heating in Dorchester Center

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dorchester Center. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,462 to 4,574, a 32.12% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Dorchester Center

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, 9 homes in Dorchester Center are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 25.00% decrease from 2016, when only 12 homes had installed active solar heating.

Dorchester Center Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dorchester Center homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 154 heating oil companies that serve Dorchester Center 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 78 “full-service” oil companies that serve Dorchester Center. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Ruggiero Bros 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 Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.

Dorchester Center Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dorchester Center: 154 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dorchester Center: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dorchester Center Homes Served Per Company: 8 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dorchester Center Oil Company: 7,858 gallons per year

Dorchester Center, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,380 households in Dorchester Center, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dorchester Center, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

7% of Dorchester Center, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dorchester Center, MA Households	Dorchester Center, MA Heating Oil Households
19,236	1,380

154 Dorchester Center, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Dorchester Center, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Dorchester Center, MA community relies on its 154 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 Dorchester Center, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Boston, MA and Citgo in Braintree, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Dorchester Center, MA.

Dorchester Center Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Dorchester Center, MA today is $3.51 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Dorchester Center, MA ranges from a low of $3.51 to a high of $3.99. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.75.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $375.00 in Dorchester Center, MA. Prices range from $350.60 to $399.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Dorchester Center, MA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.10 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Dorchester Center, MA is $3.75 per gallon.

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

Today in Dorchester Center, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.51 per gallon, which amounts to $350.60 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Dorchester Center, MA ranges from $3.51 to $3.99 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.75 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Dorchester Center, MA?

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

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

The current price of home heating oil in Dorchester Center, MA ranges from $3.51 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 Dorchester Center, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Dorchester Center, MA by $0.10 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $10.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Dorchester Center, MA?

As of today, January 15th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.75 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.51 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 Dorchester Center, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Dorchester Center, MA ranges from $3.51 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 Dorchester Center, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Dorchester Center, MA. Over the past year, Dorchester Center, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.17 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.42 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.75, and $2.66 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.51. 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.