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Oil Prices in Orleans, MA

Updated Today at 03:01 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Snow's Fuel Company LLC	Call for price	No	No
Mid cape Discount Oil	$3.46	Yes	Yes
Cape Discount Fuel	$3.38	Yes	Yes
Oil Peddler	Call for price	No	No
Hall Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
JP Walker & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$3.38 per gallon/gal	Mar 25, 2025, 3:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$3.38 per gallon/gal	Mar 25, 2025, 3:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$3.38 per gallon/gal	Mar 25, 2025, 3:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$3.38 per gallon/gal	Mar 25, 2025, 3:00 PM

Orleans Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
03/25/2025	$3.420
03/24/2025	$3.420
03/23/2025	$3.470
03/22/2025	$3.470
03/21/2025	$3.470
03/20/2025	$3.470
03/19/2025	$3.470
03/18/2025	$3.470
03/17/2025	$3.559
03/16/2025	$3.559
03/15/2025	$3.559
03/14/2025	$3.559
03/13/2025	$3.559
03/12/2025	$3.559
03/11/2025	$3.559
02/24/2025	$3.699
02/23/2025	$3.699
02/22/2025	$3.699
02/21/2025	$3.699
02/20/2025	$3.699
02/19/2025	$3.699
02/18/2025	$3.699
02/17/2025	$3.699
02/12/2025	$3.699
02/11/2025	$3.699
02/09/2025	$3.699
02/08/2025	$3.699
02/07/2025	$3.699
02/06/2025	$3.699
02/05/2025	$3.699

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Orleans, used by 1,329 or 41.99% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Orleans homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,225 homes (38.70%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (396), propane (148), wood (39), and other fuels (22).

Orleans Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Orleans Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,329	42.0%
Heating Oil	1,225	38.7%
Electricity	396	12.5%
Propane	148	4.7%
Wood	39	1.2%
Other Fuels	22	0.7%
Solar	14	0.4%

Natural gas (42.0%)

Heating oil (38.7%)

Electricity (12.5%)

Propane (4.7%)

Wood (1.2%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

Solar (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Orleans

Heating oil has become more popular in Orleans. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,068 to 1,225, a 14.70% lift.

Orleans Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,394
2012	1,347
2013	1,349
2014	1,399
2015	1,351
2016	1,327
2017	1,273
2018	1,192
2019	1,082
2020	1,068
2021	1,144
2022	1,225

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Orleans

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 170 to 148.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,107 to 1,329.

Electricity use for home heating in Orleans

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Orleans. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 384 to 396, a 3.13% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Orleans

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.

Currently, 14 homes in Orleans are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 40.00% increase from 2020, when only 10 homes had installed active solar heating.

Orleans, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Orleans homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Orleans ranks 206^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Orleans ranks 783^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Orleans’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 Orleans, the average outside temperature was 1.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Orleans Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	39° F
2023 - 2024	40° F

Orleans Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Orleans homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Orleans 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 4 “full-service” oil companies that serve Orleans. Full service companies such as Cape Discount Fuel or Hall Oil Co 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 Orleans 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 Orleans include JP Walker & Sons Inc and Mid cape Discount Oil.

Orleans Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Orleans: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Orleans: 18 miles

Average Number Of Orleans Homes Served Per Company: 204 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Orleans Oil Company: 179,056 gallons per year

Orleans, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,225 households in Orleans, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Orleans, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

38% of Orleans, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Orleans, MA Households	Orleans, MA Heating Oil Households
3,165	1,225

6 Orleans, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Orleans, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Orleans, MA community relies on its 6 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 Orleans, 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 Orleans, MA.

Orleans Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Orleans, MA today is $3.38 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Orleans, MA ranges from a low of $3.38 to a high of $3.46. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.42.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $342.00 in Orleans, MA. Prices range from $338.00 to $346.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Orleans, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.17 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Orleans, MA is $3.42 per gallon.

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

Today in Orleans, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.38 per gallon, which amounts to $338.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Orleans, MA ranges from $3.38 to $3.46 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.42 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Orleans, MA ranges from $3.38 to $3.46 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 Orleans, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Orleans, MA by $0.17 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $17.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Orleans, MA?

As of today, March 25th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.42 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.38 to $3.46 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Orleans, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Orleans, MA ranges from $3.38 to $3.46 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 Orleans, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Orleans, MA. Over the past year, Orleans, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.70 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.28 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.42, and $2.32 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.38. 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.