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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 26 Oakham Suppliers

Oil Prices in Oakham, MA

Updated Today at 04:27 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Crowley Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Huhtala Oil & Propane Call for price No No
Sherman Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Congers Heating & Cooling Call for price No No
LMT Oil Inc Call for price No No
Dan's Oil Company Call for price No No
Renewable Fuels By Peterson Call for price No No
Chair City Oil Co Call for price No No
Harrington Oil Inc Call for price No No
Pioneer Oil & Propane Call for price No No
ABC Discount Oil Call for price No No
Bankowski Oil & Heating Inc Call for price No No
Begin Quality Heating Call for price No No
BEI Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Central Massachusetts Oil Inc Call for price No No
Charlton Oil & Propane Co Call for price No No
City Service Co Inc Call for price No No
Faias Oil Call for price No No
Harvey's Discount Oil Call for price No No
Nathans Oil Call for price No No
Noars Oil Co Call for price No No
Old Man Oil Call for price No No
Peterson Oil Svc Call for price No No
R Fresolo Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Radio Oil Co Call for price No No
Sentry Oil Inc Call for price No No

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Oakham Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.203
01/11/2025$3.203
01/10/2025$3.203
01/08/2025$3.150
01/07/2025$3.150
01/06/2025$3.128
01/05/2025$3.077
01/04/2025$3.077
01/03/2025$3.077
01/02/2025$3.070
01/01/2025$3.040
12/31/2024$3.040
12/30/2024$2.995
12/29/2024$2.995
12/28/2024$2.995
12/27/2024$2.940
12/26/2024$2.940
12/25/2024$2.995
12/24/2024$2.995
12/23/2024$2.995
12/22/2024$2.999
12/21/2024$2.999
12/20/2024$2.999
12/19/2024$2.999
12/18/2024$2.949
12/17/2024$2.949
12/16/2024$2.899
12/15/2024$2.899
12/14/2024$2.899
12/13/2024$2.899

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Oakham, used by 354 or 56.19% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Oakham homeowners is wood, used by 109 homes (17.30%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (90), electricity (65), other fuels (13), and other fuels (4).

Oakham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelOakham Households % of Households
Heating Oil35456.2%
Wood10917.3%
Propane9014.3%
Electricity6510.3%
Other Fuels132.1%
Coal30.5%
Natural Gas10.2%

Heating oil (56.2%)

Wood (17.3%)

Propane (14.3%)

Electricity (10.3%)

Other fuels (2.1%)

Coal (0.5%)

Natural gas (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Oakham

Heating oil has become less popular in Oakham. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 418 to 354, a 15.31% drop.

Oakham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011418
2012407
2013407
2014381
2015397
2016391
2017419
2018418
2019443
2020388
2021371
2022354

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Oakham

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 32 to 90.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Oakham

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Oakham. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 25 to 65, a 160.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Oakham

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 Oakham have not yet adopted solar heating.

Oakham, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Oakham homeowners purchased a total of 310,462 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Oakham ranks 350th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Oakham ranks 2144th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Oakham’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 Oakham, the average outside temperature was 0.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Oakham Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202533.7° F
2023 - 202433.8° F

Oakham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Oakham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 26 heating oil companies that serve Oakham 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 13 “full-service” oil companies that serve Oakham. Full service companies such as Peterson Oil Svc or Charlton Oil & Propane Co 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 Oakham 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 Oakham include Crowley Fuel Co Inc and Renewable Fuels By Peterson.

Oakham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Oakham: 26 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Oakham: 18 miles

Average Number Of Oakham Homes Served Per Company: 13 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Oakham Oil Company: 11,940 gallons per year

Oakham, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 354 households in Oakham, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Oakham, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

56% of Oakham, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Oakham, MA HouseholdsOakham, MA Heating Oil Households
630354

26 Oakham, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 310,462 gallons of heating oil delivered to Oakham, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Oakham, MA community relies on its 26 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 Oakham, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sti in Springfield, MA and Sprague in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Oakham, MA.

Oakham 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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