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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 14 Barnstable Suppliers

Oil Prices in Barnstable, MA

Updated Today at 12:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Cape Cod Biofuels Inc Call for price No No
Hall Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
JP Walker & Sons Inc Call for price No No
PS Ideal Fuel Co Call for price No No
ScudderTaylor Oil Co Call for price No No
Canal Fuel Call for price No No
Cape Discount Fuel Call for price No No
COD Discount Fuel Call for price No No
Loud Fuel Call for price No No
Market Price Oil Call for price No No
New Colony Home Heating Oil Call for price No No
Oil Peddler Call for price No No
Pilgrim Discount Oil Call for price No No
B&B Fuel Call for price No No

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

Barnstable Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.315
01/11/2025$3.315
01/10/2025$3.315
01/08/2025$3.240
01/07/2025$3.220
01/06/2025$3.244
01/05/2025$3.215
01/04/2025$3.215
01/03/2025$3.215
01/02/2025$3.192
01/01/2025$3.276
12/31/2024$3.134
12/30/2024$3.145
12/29/2024$3.110
12/28/2024$3.110
12/27/2024$3.104
12/26/2024$3.104
12/25/2024$3.070
12/24/2024$3.106
12/23/2024$3.106
12/22/2024$3.097
12/21/2024$3.097
12/20/2024$3.097
12/19/2024$3.100
12/18/2024$3.097
12/17/2024$3.095
12/16/2024$3.107
12/15/2024$3.075
12/14/2024$3.075
12/13/2024$3.075

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Barnstable, used by 662 or 89.70% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Barnstable homeowners is heating oil, used by 61 homes (8.27%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (16).

Barnstable Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelBarnstable Households % of Households
Natural Gas66289.7%
Heating Oil618.3%
Electricity162.2%

Natural gas (89.7%)

Heating oil (8.3%)

Electricity (2.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Barnstable

Heating oil has become less popular in Barnstable. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 356 to 61, a 82.87% drop.

Barnstable Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011321
2012353
2013356
2014295
2015277
2016232
2017153
201882
201979
202078
202169
202261

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Barnstable

Homeowners in Barnstable do not use propane as a heating fuel.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 479 to 662.

Electricity use for home heating in Barnstable

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Barnstable. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 30 to 16, a 46.67% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Barnstable

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 Barnstable have not yet adopted solar heating.

Barnstable, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Barnstable homeowners purchased a total of 53,498 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Barnstable ranks 426th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Barnstable ranks 4801st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Barnstable’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 Barnstable, the average outside temperature was 0.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Barnstable Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202540.6° F
2023 - 202439.7° F

Barnstable Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Barnstable homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Barnstable 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 7 “full-service” oil companies that serve Barnstable. Full service companies such as ScudderTaylor Oil Co or Cape Discount Fuel 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable include Market Price Oil and B&B Fuel.

Barnstable Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Barnstable: 14 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Barnstable: 18 miles

Average Number Of Barnstable Homes Served Per Company: 4 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Barnstable Oil Company: 3,821 gallons per year

Barnstable, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 61 households in Barnstable, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Barnstable, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

8% of Barnstable, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Barnstable, MA HouseholdsBarnstable, MA Heating Oil Households
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14 Barnstable, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 53,497 gallons of heating oil delivered to Barnstable, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Barnstable, MA community relies on its 14 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 Barnstable, MA, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Braintree, MA and Citgo in Braintree, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Barnstable, MA.

Barnstable 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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