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Oil Prices in Petersham, MA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oppure Oil LLC | $3.70 | Yes | Yes |
| Chair City Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Crowley Fuel Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Huhtala Oil & Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| Orange Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Bankowski Oil & Heating Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Central Massachusetts Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Murray Davenport Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Old Man Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Ron's Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Sentry Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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Cheapest Petersham, MA Oil Prices Per Gallon
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Petersham Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/22/2025 | $3.699 |
| 02/21/2025 | $3.699 |
| 02/20/2025 | $3.699 |
| 02/19/2025 | $3.699 |
| 02/18/2025 | $3.645 |
| 02/17/2025 | $3.645 |
| 02/16/2025 | $3.699 |
| 02/15/2025 | $3.699 |
| 02/14/2025 | $3.699 |
| 02/13/2025 | $3.645 |
| 02/12/2025 | $3.699 |
| 02/11/2025 | $3.699 |
| 02/10/2025 | $3.590 |
| 02/09/2025 | $3.619 |
| 02/08/2025 | $3.619 |
| 02/07/2025 | $3.619 |
| 02/06/2025 | $3.619 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.669 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.669 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.669 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.669 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.669 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.669 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.669 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.669 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.669 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.669 |
| 01/26/2025 | $3.749 |
| 01/25/2025 | $3.749 |
| 01/24/2025 | $3.749 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Petersham Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Petersham, used by 342 or 77.03% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Petersham homeowners is electricity, used by 96 homes (21.62%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (57), propane (22), natural gas (3), and other fuels (2).
Petersham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Petersham Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 342 | 77.0% |
| Electricity | 96 | 21.6% |
| Wood | 57 | 12.8% |
| Propane | 22 | 5.0% |
| Natural Gas | 3 | 0.7% |
| Other Fuels | 2 | 0.5% |
Heating oil (77.0%)
Electricity (21.6%)
Wood (12.8%)
Propane (5.0%)
Natural gas (0.7%)
Other fuels (0.5%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Petersham
Heating oil has become more popular in Petersham. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes rose from 317 to 342, a 7.89% lift.
Petersham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 317 |
| 2012 | 330 |
| 2013 | 352 |
| 2014 | 366 |
| 2015 | 356 |
| 2016 | 340 |
| 2017 | 349 |
| 2018 | 329 |
| 2019 | 312 |
| 2020 | 314 |
| 2021 | 328 |
| 2022 | 342 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Petersham
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 11 to 22.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 8 to 3.
Electricity use for home heating in Petersham
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Petersham. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5 to 96, a 1820.00% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Petersham
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 Petersham have not yet adopted solar heating.
Petersham, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Petersham homeowners purchased a total of 299,938 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Petersham ranks 355th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Petersham ranks 2191st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Petersham’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 Petersham, the average outside temperature was 2.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Petersham Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.1° F |
Petersham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Petersham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Petersham 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 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Petersham. Full service companies such as Central Massachusetts Oil Inc or Sentry Oil 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 Petersham 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 Petersham include Crowley Fuel Co Inc and Ron's Fuel Oil.
Petersham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Petersham: 11 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Petersham: 18 miles
Average Number Of Petersham Homes Served Per Company: 31 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Petersham Oil Company: 27,267 gallons per year
Petersham, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 342 households in Petersham, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Petersham, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
77% of Petersham, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Petersham, MA Households | Petersham, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 444 | 342 |
11 Petersham, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 299,938 gallons of heating oil delivered to Petersham, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Petersham, MA community relies on its 11 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 Petersham, 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 Petersham, MA.
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