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Oil Prices in Reading, MA
Updated Today at 08:04 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| County Energy Products | Call for price | No | No |
| 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 |
| Lucky Burner Service Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| John G Maclellan Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Newburyport Fuels Corp | 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 |
| Ashley Fuel Inc | 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 |
| Colonial Oil Co | 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 |
| Faulkner Brothers Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Genove Oil & Air Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Haffner's Energy North Group | Call for price | No | No |
| Hilton Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Holden Oil Inc | 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 |
| Mahoney Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Mel & Sons Oil Sales Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Merrimack Valley Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Metro Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Mike & Sons Oil Service Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Murphy Fuel Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Petro Home Services | Call for price | No | No |
| Stocker Home Energy Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Thermoil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Townsend Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Tropic Heat Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| A & B Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Abbott Fuel Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Absolute Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Adiletto Fuel Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Allen's Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
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Reading, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | - | - | - |
| 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 |
Reading Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2025 | $3.443 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.443 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.443 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.535 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.340 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.325 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.302 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.305 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.305 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.276 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.220 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.197 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.180 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.139 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.139 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.139 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.139 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.128 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.128 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.128 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.128 |
| 12/22/2024 | $3.143 |
| 12/21/2024 | $3.143 |
| 12/20/2024 | $3.143 |
| 12/19/2024 | $3.149 |
| 12/18/2024 | $3.121 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.121 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.168 |
| 12/15/2024 | $3.096 |
| 12/14/2024 | $3.096 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Reading Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Reading, used by 4,374 or 47.44% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Reading homeowners is natural gas, used by 3,769 homes (40.88%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (783), propane (215), no fuel (60), and other fuels (60).
Reading Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Reading Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 4,374 | 47.4% |
| Natural Gas | 3,769 | 40.9% |
| Electricity | 783 | 8.5% |
| Propane | 215 | 2.3% |
| No Fuel | 60 | 0.7% |
| Wood | 41 | 0.4% |
| Other Fuels | 19 | 0.2% |
Heating oil (47.4%)
Natural gas (40.9%)
Electricity (8.5%)
Propane (2.3%)
No fuel (0.7%)
Wood (0.4%)
Other fuels (0.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Reading
Heating oil has become less popular in Reading. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,589 to 4,374, a 4.69% drop.
Reading Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4,863 |
| 2012 | 4,759 |
| 2013 | 4,579 |
| 2014 | 4,491 |
| 2015 | 4,373 |
| 2016 | 4,615 |
| 2017 | 4,589 |
| 2018 | 4,386 |
| 2019 | 4,404 |
| 2020 | 4,360 |
| 2021 | 4,367 |
| 2022 | 4,374 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Reading
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 201 to 215.
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,818 to 3,769.
Electricity use for home heating in Reading
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Reading. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 391 to 783, a 100.26% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Reading
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 Reading have not yet adopted solar heating.
Reading, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Reading homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Reading ranks 21st for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Reading ranks 91st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Reading’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 Reading, the average outside temperature was 0.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Reading Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 36.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.4° F |
Reading Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Reading homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 144 heating oil companies that serve Reading 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 69 “full-service” oil companies that serve Reading. 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 Reading 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 Reading include Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.
Reading Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Reading: 144 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Reading: 18 miles
Average Number Of Reading Homes Served Per Company: 30 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Reading Oil Company: 26,639 gallons per year
Reading, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 4,374 households in Reading, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Reading, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
47% of Reading, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Reading, MA Households | Reading, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 9,220 | 4,374 |
144 Reading, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Reading, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Reading, MA community relies on its 144 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 Reading, 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 Reading, MA.
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