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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 166 Somerville Suppliers

Oil Prices in Somerville, MA

Updated Today at 10:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Sherwood Oil Co Call for price No No
Lapuma Fuel $3.60 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
A Hohmann & Co Inc Call for price No No
HOP Energy Call for price No No
Alvin Hollis & Co 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
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Coan Heating & Cooling Inc Call for price No No
Community Oil Company 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
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
Kelley's Oil Co Inc 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
Supreme Energy Call for price No No
Thermoil Inc Call for price No No

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Somerville, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.60 --
150$3.25 $3.25 Jan 14, 2025, 9:00 AM
200$3.25 $3.25 Jan 14, 2025, 9:00 AM
250$3.25 $3.25 Jan 14, 2025, 9:00 AM

Somerville Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/14/2025$3.797
01/13/2025$3.797
01/12/2025$3.528
01/11/2025$3.528
01/10/2025$3.528
01/09/2025$3.562
01/08/2025$3.424
01/07/2025$3.414
01/06/2025$3.394
01/05/2025$3.432
01/04/2025$3.432
01/03/2025$3.398
01/02/2025$3.332
01/01/2025$3.311
12/31/2024$3.299
12/30/2024$3.298
12/29/2024$3.258
12/28/2024$3.258
12/27/2024$3.258
12/26/2024$3.261
12/25/2024$3.217
12/24/2024$3.195
12/23/2024$3.256
12/22/2024$3.259
12/21/2024$3.259
12/20/2024$3.259
12/19/2024$3.267
12/18/2024$3.249
12/17/2024$3.292
12/16/2024$3.307

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Somerville, used by 24,065 or 68.95% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Somerville homeowners is electricity, used by 6,549 homes (18.77%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,522), propane (1,196), no fuel (556), and other fuels (319).

Somerville Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSomerville Households % of Households
Natural Gas24,06569.0%
Electricity6,54918.8%
Heating Oil2,5227.2%
Propane1,1963.4%
No Fuel5561.6%
Other Fuels1260.4%
Solar1080.3%
Wood610.2%
Coal240.1%

Natural gas (69.0%)

Electricity (18.8%)

Heating oil (7.2%)

Propane (3.4%)

No fuel (1.6%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

Solar (0.3%)

Wood (0.2%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Somerville

Heating oil has become less popular in Somerville. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,045 to 2,522, a 50.01% drop.

Somerville Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20115,045
20124,979
20134,717
20144,694
20154,587
20164,092
20173,717
20183,259
20192,915
20202,545
20212,523
20222,522

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Somerville

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 740 to 1,196.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 21,924 to 24,065.

Electricity use for home heating in Somerville

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Somerville. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,535 to 6,549, a 85.26% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Somerville

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, 108 homes in Somerville are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Somerville, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Somerville homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Somerville ranks 78th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Somerville ranks 283rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Somerville’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 Somerville, the average outside temperature was 0.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Somerville Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202537.2° F
2023 - 202436.9° F

Somerville Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Somerville homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 166 heating oil companies that serve Somerville 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 82 “full-service” oil companies that serve Somerville. 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 Somerville 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 Somerville include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.

Somerville Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Somerville: 166 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Somerville: 18 miles

Average Number Of Somerville Homes Served Per Company: 15 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Somerville Oil Company: 13,324 gallons per year

Somerville, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,522 households in Somerville, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Somerville, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Somerville, MA HouseholdsSomerville, MA Heating Oil Households
34,9002,522

166 Somerville, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Somerville, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Somerville, MA community relies on its 166 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA.

Somerville Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Somerville, MA today is $3.60 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Somerville, MA ranges from a low of $3.60 to a high of $3.99. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.80.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $380.00 in Somerville, MA. Prices range from $360.40 to $399.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Somerville, MA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.22 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Somerville, MA is $3.80 per gallon.

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

Today in Somerville, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.60 per gallon, which amounts to $360.40 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Somerville, MA ranges from $3.60 to $3.99 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.80 per gallon.

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

Heating oil prices in Somerville, MA have fallen in the last day by -$0.19.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Somerville, MA ranges from $3.60 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 Somerville, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Somerville, MA by $0.22 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $22.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Somerville, MA?

As of today, January 14th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.80 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.60 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 Somerville, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Somerville, MA ranges from $3.60 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 Somerville, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Somerville, MA. Over the past year, Somerville, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.53 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.80, and $2.73 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.60. 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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