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Oil Prices in Orleans, MA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Cape Discount Fuel	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Hall Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Snow's Fuel Company LLC	Call for price	No	No
Oil Peddler	Call for price	No	No
Mid cape Discount Oil	$3.31	Yes	Yes
JP Walker & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Orleans, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.10	$3.10	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$3.10	$3.10	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$3.10	$3.10	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$3.10	$3.10	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Orleans Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/21/2024	$3.204
11/20/2024	$3.204
11/19/2024	$3.204
11/18/2024	$3.204
11/17/2024	$3.204
11/16/2024	$3.204
11/15/2024	$3.204
11/14/2024	$3.204
11/13/2024	$3.204
11/12/2024	$3.204
11/11/2024	$3.204
11/10/2024	$3.204
11/09/2024	$3.204
11/08/2024	$3.100
11/07/2024	$3.100
11/06/2024	$3.100
11/05/2024	$3.100
11/04/2024	$3.100
11/03/2024	$3.100
11/02/2024	$3.100
11/01/2024	$3.100
10/31/2024	$3.100
10/30/2024	$3.100
09/17/2024	$3.250
09/16/2024	$3.250
09/15/2024	$3.250
09/14/2024	$3.250
09/13/2024	$3.250
09/12/2024	$3.250
09/11/2024	$3.250

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 (36).

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 less popular in Orleans. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,327 to 1,225, a 7.69% drop.

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 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 171 to 148.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 794 to 1,329.

Electricity use for home heating in Orleans

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Orleans. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 545 to 396, a 27.34% decrease.

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 Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 2023, 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

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 $0.09 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 $3.10 per gallon, which amounts to $310.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is heating oil going up or down in Orleans, MA?

Heating oil prices have down in Orleans, MA by $0.09 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $9.00 for a 100-gallon order.

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 $2.50 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.20, and $2.60 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.10. 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.