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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 166 Dorchester Suppliers
Oil Prices in Dorchester, MA
Updated Today at 07:46 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Culver Co | $3.60 | Yes | Yes |
| Kelley's Oil Co Inc | $3.38 | Yes | Yes |
| Metro Energy | $3.59 | Yes | Yes |
| Niccoli Oil & Energy | $2.85 | Yes | Yes |
| Fossil Fuel Enterprises | $3.33 | Yes | Yes |
| Lapuma Fuel | $3.27 | Yes | Yes |
| Titan Oil LLC | $3.20 | Yes | Yes |
| Walshs Oil LLC | $3.25 | Yes | Yes |
| Campello Keith Oil | $3.20 | Yes | Yes |
| Raynard Brothers Oil | $2.95 | Yes | Yes |
| Absolute Oil | $3.19 | Yes | Yes |
| Cesars Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Ken Duval Oil | 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 |
| 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 |
| Basile Oil Co | $2.60 | Yes | Yes |
| Trojan Oil | $3.29 | Yes | Yes |
| Direct Fuel Inc | $2.85 | Yes | Yes |
| Blackstone Valley Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Patriot Liquid Energy Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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Dorchester, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.60 | $2.60 | Oct 31, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $2.60 | $2.60 | Oct 31, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $2.60 | $2.60 | Oct 31, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $2.60 | $2.60 | Oct 31, 2024, 3:00 PM |
Dorchester Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.053 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.459 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.709 |
Dorchester Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 11/05/2024 | $3.182 |
| 11/04/2024 | $3.182 |
| 11/03/2024 | $3.182 |
| 11/02/2024 | $3.182 |
| 11/01/2024 | $3.182 |
| 10/31/2024 | $3.182 |
| 10/30/2024 | $3.174 |
| 10/29/2024 | $3.234 |
| 10/28/2024 | $3.715 |
| 10/27/2024 | $3.715 |
| 10/26/2024 | $3.715 |
| 10/25/2024 | $3.715 |
| 10/24/2024 | $3.719 |
| 10/23/2024 | $3.721 |
| 10/22/2024 | $3.760 |
| 10/21/2024 | $3.706 |
| 10/20/2024 | $3.712 |
| 10/19/2024 | $3.678 |
| 10/18/2024 | $3.678 |
| 10/17/2024 | $3.713 |
| 10/16/2024 | $3.713 |
| 10/15/2024 | $3.698 |
| 10/14/2024 | $3.690 |
| 10/13/2024 | $3.690 |
| 10/12/2024 | $3.690 |
| 10/11/2024 | $3.690 |
| 10/10/2024 | $3.691 |
| 10/09/2024 | $3.722 |
| 10/08/2024 | $3.750 |
| 10/07/2024 | $3.777 |
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 | 66.99% |
| Electricity | 7,090 | 21.50% |
| Heating Oil | 2,605 | 7.90% |
| Propane | 837 | 2.54% |
| Other Fuels | 254 | 0.77% |
| No Fuel | 235 | 0.71% |
Natural gas (66.99)
Electricity (21.50)
Heating oil (7.90)
Propane (2.54)
Other fuels (0.77)
No fuel (0.71)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dorchester
Heating oil has become less popular in Dorchester. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,366 to 2,605, a 51.45% 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 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 445 to 837.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 17,949 to 22,087.
Electricity use for home heating in Dorchester
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dorchester. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5,489 to 7,090, a 29.17% 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 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 2023, 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.
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