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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 45 Lancaster Suppliers

Oil Prices in Lancaster, MA

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Shattuck Oil Call for price No No
Renewable Fuels By Peterson Call for price No No
Al's Oil Service Call for price No No
Ayer Oil Co Call for price No No
Baker Whitney Oil Co Call for price No No
Brideau Energy Call for price No No
Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc Call for price No No
Chair City Oil Co Call for price No No
Concord Oil Company Call for price No No
Dunn Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Falconi Energy Call for price No No
Fraticelli Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Harrington Oil Inc Call for price No No
Interstate Gas & Oil Corp Call for price No No
JA Healy & Sons Oil Inc Call for price No No
Knight Fuel Co Call for price No No
Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Northboro Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Spadafore Oil & Energy Call for price No No
The Lakeside Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Whitney Bros Oil Corp Call for price No No
ABC Discount Oil Call for price No No
BEI Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Cleghorn Oil Inc Call for price No No
Congers Heating & Cooling Call for price No No
D Ferruccio & Son Inc Call for price No No
Dave's Heating Co Call for price No No
Endicott Oil Service Call for price No No
Fitchburg Economy Oil Call for price No No
Harvey's Discount Oil Call for price No No
Juniper Farms Bolton Oil Call for price No No
Just Oil Inc Call for price No No
KW Wood Fuel corp Call for price No No
Lorden Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
May & Hally Inc Call for price No No
My Oil 4 Less Call for price No No
Noars Oil Co Call for price No No
Old Man Oil Call for price No No
Peterson Oil Svc Call for price No No
R Fresolo Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Radio Oil Co Call for price No No
Rollstone Fuel Co Call for price No No
Sentry Oil Inc Call for price No No
Warmer Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
MyOil4Less Call for price No No

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Lancaster, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100---
150$3.50 $3.50 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.50 $3.50 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.50 $3.50 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

Lancaster Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.335
01/11/2025$3.335
01/10/2025$3.335
01/08/2025$3.303
01/07/2025$3.232
01/06/2025$3.223
01/05/2025$3.236
01/04/2025$3.236
01/03/2025$3.236
01/02/2025$3.179
01/01/2025$3.194
12/31/2024$3.194
12/15/2024$3.049
12/14/2024$3.049
12/13/2024$3.049
12/12/2024$3.049
12/11/2024$3.049
12/10/2024$3.049
12/09/2024$3.049
12/08/2024$3.049
12/07/2024$3.049
12/06/2024$3.049
12/05/2024$3.049
12/04/2024$3.049
12/03/2024$3.049
12/02/2024$3.049
12/01/2024$3.049
11/30/2024$3.049
11/29/2024$3.049
11/28/2024$3.049

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Lancaster, used by 1,744 or 58.54% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lancaster homeowners is electricity, used by 452 homes (15.17%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (374), propane (358), wood (42), and other fuels (29).

Lancaster Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelLancaster Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,74458.5%
Electricity45215.2%
Natural Gas37412.6%
Propane35812.0%
Wood421.4%
Other Fuels291.0%

Heating oil (58.5%)

Electricity (15.2%)

Natural gas (12.6%)

Propane (12.0%)

Wood (1.4%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lancaster

Heating oil has become more popular in Lancaster. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,519 to 1,744, a 14.81% lift.

Lancaster Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,650
20121,603
20131,533
20141,451
20151,474
20161,519
20171,454
20181,557
20191,583
20201,661
20211,702
20221,744

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lancaster

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 133 to 358.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 186 to 374.

Electricity use for home heating in Lancaster

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lancaster. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 281 to 452, a 60.85% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Lancaster

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 Lancaster have not yet adopted solar heating.

Lancaster, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Lancaster homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Lancaster ranks 145th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Lancaster ranks 495th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Lancaster’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 Lancaster, the average outside temperature was 0.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Lancaster Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202533.8° F
2023 - 202433.8° F

Lancaster Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Lancaster homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 45 heating oil companies that serve Lancaster 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 22 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lancaster. Full service companies such as Knight Fuel Co or Al's Oil Service 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster include Fitchburg Economy Oil and Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc.

Lancaster Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Lancaster: 45 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Lancaster: 18 miles

Average Number Of Lancaster Homes Served Per Company: 38 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Lancaster Oil Company: 33,989 gallons per year

Lancaster, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,744 households in Lancaster, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lancaster, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

58% of Lancaster, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Lancaster, MA HouseholdsLancaster, MA Heating Oil Households
2,9791,744

45 Lancaster, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Lancaster, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, MA, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Lancaster, MA.

Lancaster 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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