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Oil Prices in Dalton, MA
Updated on January 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume 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 |
| Wheeler Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Bottomline Oil | Call for price | No | No |
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Dalton Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average 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: Dalton Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dalton, used by 1,428 or 52.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dalton homeowners is heating oil, used by 994 homes (36.79%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (137), electricity (122), other fuels (24), and other fuels (20).
Dalton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Dalton Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 1,428 | 52.9% |
| Heating Oil | 994 | 36.8% |
| Propane | 137 | 5.1% |
| Electricity | 122 | 4.5% |
| Other Fuels | 24 | 0.9% |
| Wood | 20 | 0.7% |
Natural gas (52.9%)
Heating oil (36.8%)
Propane (5.1%)
Electricity (4.5%)
Other fuels (0.9%)
Wood (0.7%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dalton
Heating oil has become less popular in Dalton. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,070 to 994, a 7.10% drop.
Dalton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,281 |
| 2012 | 1,202 |
| 2013 | 1,226 |
| 2014 | 1,283 |
| 2015 | 1,183 |
| 2016 | 1,070 |
| 2017 | 1,057 |
| 2018 | 1,058 |
| 2019 | 1,026 |
| 2020 | 1,069 |
| 2021 | 1,031 |
| 2022 | 994 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dalton
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 38 to 137.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,413 to 1,428.
Electricity use for home heating in Dalton
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Dalton. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 207 to 122, a 41.06% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Dalton
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 Dalton have not yet adopted solar heating.
Dalton, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Dalton homeowners purchased a total of 871,750 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Dalton ranks 229th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Dalton ranks 956th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Dalton’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 Dalton, the average outside temperature was 0.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Dalton Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 30.9° F |
Dalton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Dalton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Dalton 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 Dalton. 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 Dalton 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 Dalton include Clifford Oil and Rowley Fuel.
Dalton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Dalton: 9 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Dalton: 18 miles
Average Number Of Dalton Homes Served Per Company: 110 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Dalton Oil Company: 96,861 gallons per year
Dalton, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 994 households in Dalton, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dalton, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
36% of Dalton, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Dalton, MA Households | Dalton, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2,702 | 994 |
9 Dalton, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 871,749 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dalton, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Dalton, MA community relies on its 9 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 Dalton, 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 Dalton, MA.
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