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Oil Prices in Chelmsford, MA

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Colonial Oil Co $3.49 Yes Yes
County Energy Products Call for price No No
Marchand Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
D Ferruccio & Son Inc $3.75 Yes Yes
Firemans Fuel $3.49 Yes Yes
First Energy Call for price No No
Nardone Oil Call for price No No
Shattuck Oil Call for price No No
Lucky Burner Service Inc Call for price No No
John G Maclellan Inc Call for price No No
Newburyport Fuels Corp 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
Ayer Oil Co Call for price No No
Baker Whitney Oil Co Call for price No No
Broco Oil Inc Call for price No No
Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc Call for price No No
Concord Oil Company Call for price No No
Cubby Oil & Energy Co Inc Call for price No No
Dunn Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Faulkner Brothers Inc Call for price No No
Genove Oil & Air Company Inc Call for price No No
Haffner's Energy North Group Call for price No No
Hilton Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Interstate Gas & Oil Corp Call for price No No
JA Healy & Sons Oil Inc Call for price No No
James J Hayes Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc Call for price No No
Mahoney Oil Co Call for price No No
Mel & Sons Oil Sales Inc Call for price No No
Merrimack Valley Oil Co Call for price No No
Murphy Fuel Corp Call for price No No
Smith Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Thermoil Inc Call for price No No
Allen's Fuel Call for price No No
BL Ogilvie & Sons Heating Oil Call for price No No
Belmont Oil Co Call for price No No
Brians Discount Fuel Call for price No No
C P Cooke Oil Co Call for price No No
Chapman Fuel Call for price No No
Chute Fuel Co Call for price No No
Cox Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Everfull Oil Call for price No No
EZ Oil Co Call for price No No
Five M Heating Co Call for price No No
Flaherty Oil Co Call for price No No
Freeman Fuel Co Call for price No No
H Wright's SVC Inc Call for price No No
Hilltop Fuel Co Call for price No No

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Cheapest Chelmsford, MA Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.49 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.49 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.49 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.49 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM

Chelmsford Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend-$0.017
1 Week Trend-$0.174
1 Month Trend-$0.138
1 Year Trend-$0.325

Chelmsford Heating Oil Price History

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
02/21/2025$3.576
02/20/2025$3.593
02/19/2025$3.645
02/18/2025$3.750
02/17/2025$3.750
02/16/2025$3.750
02/15/2025$3.750
02/14/2025$3.750
02/13/2025$3.620
02/12/2025$3.490
02/10/2025$3.724
02/09/2025$3.724
02/08/2025$3.724
02/07/2025$3.724
02/06/2025$3.646
02/05/2025$3.607
02/04/2025$3.646
02/03/2025$3.640
02/02/2025$3.714
02/01/2025$3.714
01/31/2025$3.714
01/30/2025$3.714
01/29/2025$3.640
01/28/2025$3.699
01/27/2025$3.714
01/26/2025$3.550
01/25/2025$3.550
01/24/2025$3.550
01/23/2025$3.550
01/22/2025$3.714

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Chelmsford, used by 7,653 or 74.70% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chelmsford homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,018 homes (9.94%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (984), propane (289), other fuels (259), and other fuels (259).

Chelmsford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelChelmsford Households % of Households
Natural Gas7,65374.7%
Heating Oil1,0189.9%
Electricity9849.6%
Propane2892.8%
Other Fuels2592.5%
No Fuel981.0%
Solar410.4%
Wood310.3%

Natural gas (74.7%)

Heating oil (9.9%)

Electricity (9.6%)

Propane (2.8%)

Other fuels (2.5%)

No fuel (1.0%)

Solar (0.4%)

Wood (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chelmsford

Heating oil has become more popular in Chelmsford. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 980 to 1,018, a 3.88% lift.

Chelmsford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,411
20121,384
20131,257
20141,423
20151,255
20161,169
20171,080
2018995
2019854
2020980
2021999
20221,018

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chelmsford

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 151 to 289.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 7,194 to 7,653.

Electricity use for home heating in Chelmsford

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Chelmsford. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 1,103 to 984, a 10.79% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Chelmsford

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, 41 homes in Chelmsford are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 173.33% increase from 2020, when only 15 homes had installed active solar heating.

Chelmsford, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Chelmsford homeowners purchased a total of 892,798 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Chelmsford ranks 225th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chelmsford ranks 932nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Chelmsford’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 Chelmsford, the average outside temperature was 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Chelmsford Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202533.4° F
2023 - 202435.3° F

Chelmsford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Chelmsford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 66 heating oil companies that serve Chelmsford 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 41 “full-service” oil companies that serve Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford include Five M Heating Co and Dunn Oil Co Inc.

Chelmsford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Chelmsford: 66 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Chelmsford: 18 miles

Average Number Of Chelmsford Homes Served Per Company: 15 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Chelmsford Oil Company: 13,527 gallons per year

Chelmsford, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,018 households in Chelmsford, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chelmsford, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Chelmsford, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Chelmsford, MA HouseholdsChelmsford, MA Heating Oil Households
10,2451,018

66 Chelmsford, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 892,798 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chelmsford, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Chelmsford, MA community relies on its 66 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 Chelmsford, MA, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Chelmsford, MA.

Chelmsford Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Chelmsford, MA today is $3.49 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Chelmsford, MA ranges from a low of $3.49 to a high of $3.75. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.58.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $358.00 in Chelmsford, MA. Prices range from $348.90 to $375.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Chelmsford, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.19 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Chelmsford, MA is $3.58 per gallon.

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

Today in Chelmsford, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.49 per gallon, which amounts to $348.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Chelmsford, MA ranges from $3.49 to $3.75 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.58 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Chelmsford, MA ranges from $3.49 to $3.75 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 Chelmsford, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Chelmsford, MA by $0.19 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $19.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Chelmsford, MA?

As of today, February 22nd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.58 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.49 to $3.75 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Chelmsford, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Chelmsford, MA ranges from $3.49 to $3.75 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 Chelmsford, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Chelmsford, MA. Over the past year, Chelmsford, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.66 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.08 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.58, and $2.17 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.49. 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.

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