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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 166 Dorchester Suppliers

Oil Prices in Dorchester, MA

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 08:04 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
A Hohmann & Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
A & B Oil	Call for price	No	No
Brown Oil co	Call for price	No	No
Cape Verde Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Star Five Oil Corporation	Call for price	No	No
Lapuma Fuel	$3.51	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
Albert Culver Co	Call for price	No	No
HOP Energy	Call for price	No	No
Alvin Hollis & Co	Call for price	No	No
Anderson Fuel	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
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Cleveland Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Coan Heating & Cooling Inc	Call for price	No	No
Community Oil Company	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
Horan 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 Coal & Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Murphy Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Needham Oil & Air	Call for price	No	No
Niccoli Oil & Energy	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

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Dorchester, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.51	-	-
150	$3.26	$3.39	Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
200	$3.25	$3.39	Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
250	$3.25	$3.39	Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

Dorchester Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
01/14/2025	$3.748
01/13/2025	$3.797
01/12/2025	$3.524
01/11/2025	$3.524
01/10/2025	$3.524
01/09/2025	$3.588
01/08/2025	$3.450
01/07/2025	$3.420
01/06/2025	$3.372
01/05/2025	$3.394
01/04/2025	$3.394
01/03/2025	$3.401
01/02/2025	$3.340
01/01/2025	$3.318
12/31/2024	$3.305
12/30/2024	$3.321
12/29/2024	$3.250
12/28/2024	$3.250
12/27/2024	$3.273
12/26/2024	$3.275
12/25/2024	$3.222
12/24/2024	$3.195
12/23/2024	$3.269
12/22/2024	$3.243
12/21/2024	$3.243
12/20/2024	$3.243
12/19/2024	$3.243
12/18/2024	$3.258
12/17/2024	$3.304
12/16/2024	$3.327

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dorchester, used by 22,087 or 66.99% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dorchester homeowners is electricity, used by 7,090 homes (21.50%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,605), propane (837), other fuels (254), and other fuels (235).

Dorchester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Dorchester Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	22,087	67.0%
Electricity	7,090	21.5%
Heating Oil	2,605	7.9%
Propane	837	2.5%
Other Fuels	254	0.8%
No Fuel	235	0.7%

Natural gas (67.0%)

Electricity (21.5%)

Heating oil (7.9%)

Propane (2.5%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

No fuel (0.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dorchester

Heating oil has become less popular in Dorchester. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,949 to 2,605, a 11.66% drop.

Dorchester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	5,782
2012	5,366
2013	4,842
2014	4,260
2015	4,008
2016	3,652
2017	3,465
2018	3,071
2019	2,949
2020	2,651
2021	2,583
2022	2,605

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dorchester

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 683 to 837.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 20,915 to 22,087.

Electricity use for home heating in Dorchester

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dorchester. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 7,031 to 7,090, a 0.84% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Dorchester

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 Dorchester have not yet adopted solar heating.

Dorchester, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Dorchester homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Dorchester ranks 70^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Dorchester ranks 265^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Dorchester’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 Dorchester, the average outside temperature was 0.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Dorchester Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.2° F
2023 - 2024	37.4° F

Dorchester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dorchester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 166 heating oil companies that serve Dorchester 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 Dorchester. 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.

Dorchester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dorchester: 166 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dorchester: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dorchester Homes Served Per Company: 15 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dorchester Oil Company: 13,762 gallons per year

Dorchester, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,605 households in Dorchester, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dorchester, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Dorchester, MA Households	Dorchester, MA Heating Oil Households
32,970	2,605

166 Dorchester, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Dorchester, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Boston, MA and S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Dorchester, MA.

Dorchester Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Dorchester, MA today is $3.51 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Dorchester, MA ranges from a low of $3.51 to a high of $3.99. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.75.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $375.00 in Dorchester, MA. Prices range from $350.60 to $399.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Dorchester, MA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.13 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Dorchester, MA is $3.75 per gallon.

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

Today in Dorchester, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.51 per gallon, which amounts to $350.60 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Dorchester, MA ranges from $3.51 to $3.99 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.75 per gallon.

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

Heating oil prices in Dorchester, MA have fallen in the last day by -$0.24.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Dorchester, MA ranges from $3.51 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 Dorchester, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Dorchester, MA by $0.13 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $13.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Dorchester, MA?

As of today, January 14th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.75 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.51 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 Dorchester, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Dorchester, MA ranges from $3.51 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 Dorchester, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Dorchester, MA. Over the past year, Dorchester, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.17 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.42 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.75, and $2.66 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.51. 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.