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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 66 Chelmsford Suppliers

Oil Prices in Chelmsford, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Colonial Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
County Energy Products	Call for price	No	No
Marchand Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Broco Oil Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
Ayer Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Haffner's Energy North Group	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
Baker Whitney Oil Co	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
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
D Ferruccio & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Everfull Oil	Call for price	No	No
EZ Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Firemans Fuel	Call for price	No	No
First Energy	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
Jimmy's Oil Co	Call for price	No	No

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Chelmsford, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.30	$3.30	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.89	$2.89	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.89	$2.89	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.89	$2.89	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Chelmsford Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.299
12/20/2024	$3.299
12/19/2024	$3.299
12/18/2024	$3.299
12/17/2024	$3.299
12/16/2024	$3.299
12/15/2024	$3.199
12/14/2024	$3.199
12/13/2024	$3.199
12/12/2024	$3.199
12/11/2024	$3.199
12/10/2024	$3.199
12/09/2024	$3.199
12/08/2024	$3.199
12/07/2024	$3.199
12/06/2024	$3.199
12/05/2024	$3.199
12/04/2024	$3.199
12/03/2024	$3.199
12/02/2024	$3.199
12/01/2024	$3.199
11/30/2024	$3.199
11/29/2024	$3.199
11/28/2024	$3.199
11/27/2024	$3.199
11/26/2024	$3.199
11/25/2024	$3.199
11/24/2024	$3.199
11/23/2024	$3.249
11/22/2024	$3.249

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 (170).

Chelmsford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Chelmsford Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	7,653	74.7%
Heating Oil	1,018	9.9%
Electricity	984	9.6%
Propane	289	2.8%
Other Fuels	259	2.5%
No Fuel	98	1.0%
Solar	41	0.4%
Wood	31	0.3%

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 less popular in Chelmsford. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,423 to 1,018, a 28.46% drop.

Chelmsford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,411
2012	1,384
2013	1,257
2014	1,423
2015	1,255
2016	1,169
2017	1,080
2018	995
2019	854
2020	980
2021	999
2022	1,018

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chelmsford

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 88 to 289.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 7,568 to 7,653.

Electricity use for home heating in Chelmsford

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Chelmsford. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 689 to 984, a 42.82% increase.

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 Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 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 225^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chelmsford ranks 932^nd 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 3.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Chelmsford Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	39.2° F
2023 - 2024	35.3° 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 Households	Chelmsford, MA Heating Oil Households
10,245	1,018

66 Chelmsford, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 892,798 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chelmsford, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, 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 $3.30 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Chelmsford, MA ranges from a low of $3.30 to a high of $3.30. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.30.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $330.00 in Chelmsford, MA. Prices range from $329.90 to $330.00, 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 rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.10 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 $3.30 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 $3.30 per gallon, which amounts to $329.90 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 $3.30 to $3.30 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.30 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Chelmsford, MA?

Heating oil prices in Chelmsford, MA have not changed in the last 24 hours.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Chelmsford, MA ranges from $3.30 to $3.30 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 up in Chelmsford, MA by $0.10 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $10.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Chelmsford, MA?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.30 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.30 to $3.30 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 $3.30 to $3.30 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 $2.36 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.30, and $2.36 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.30. 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.