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Oil Prices in Waltham, MA

Updated Today at 12:34 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Genove Oil & Air Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
James J Hayes Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Murphy Fuel Corp	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
Formal Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Global Petroleum Corporation	Call for price	No	No
Taylor & Murphy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Valiant Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Broco Oil Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
John's Oil Co	$3.19	Yes	Yes
Basile Oil Co	$2.70	Yes	Yes
Lapuma Fuel	$3.34	Yes	Yes
Orlando Fuel Service	$3.06	Yes	Yes
Needham Oil Online	$3.79	Yes	Yes
Direct Fuel Inc	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Fossil Fuel Enterprises	$3.33	Yes	Yes
Blackstone Valley Oil	Call for price	No	No
County Energy Products	Call for price	No	No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
John G Maclellan Inc	Call for price	No	No
A Hohmann & Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
HOP Energy	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
Bigelow Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Booma Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Coan Heating & Cooling Inc	Call for price	No	No
Colonial Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Community Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Concord Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Cubby Oil & Energy Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Devaney Energy	Call for price	No	No
Dunn Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Falconi Energy	Call for price	No	No
Faulkner Brothers Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fisher Churchill Co	Call for price	No	No
Holliston Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Interstate Gas & Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Jackson Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Jamie Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc	Call for price	No	No
KerivanLane Inc	Call for price	No	No
Knight Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Linwood Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Waltham, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM
150	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM
200	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM
250	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM

Waltham Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	+$0.013
1 Week Trend	-$0.044
1 Month Trend	-$0.033
1 Year Trend	-$0.451

Waltham Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/20/2024	$3.210
12/19/2024	$3.213
12/18/2024	$3.222
12/17/2024	$3.278
12/16/2024	$3.301
12/15/2024	$3.270
12/14/2024	$3.270
12/13/2024	$3.270
12/12/2024	$3.270
12/11/2024	$3.267
12/10/2024	$3.264
12/09/2024	$3.257
12/08/2024	$3.259
12/07/2024	$3.259
12/06/2024	$3.259
12/05/2024	$3.278
12/04/2024	$3.330
12/03/2024	$3.317
12/02/2024	$3.205
12/01/2024	$3.205
11/30/2024	$3.205
11/29/2024	$3.322
11/28/2024	$3.317
11/27/2024	$3.174
11/26/2024	$3.032
11/25/2024	$3.146
11/24/2024	$3.146
11/23/2024	$3.171
11/22/2024	$3.171
11/21/2024	$3.260

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Waltham, used by 14,562 or 55.70% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Waltham homeowners is electricity, used by 5,552 homes (21.24%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (5,110), propane (801), other fuels (253), and other fuels (85).

Waltham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Waltham Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	14,562	55.7%
Electricity	5,552	21.2%
Heating Oil	5,110	19.6%
Propane	801	3.1%
Other Fuels	253	1.0%
No Fuel	85	0.3%

Natural gas (55.7%)

Electricity (21.2%)

Heating oil (19.6%)

Propane (3.1%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

No fuel (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Waltham

Heating oil has become less popular in Waltham. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,823 to 5,110, a 12.24% drop.

Waltham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	7,394
2012	6,882
2013	6,853
2014	6,326
2015	6,359
2016	5,823
2017	5,651
2018	5,610
2019	5,341
2020	5,064
2021	5,083
2022	5,110

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Waltham

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 611 to 801.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 13,123 to 14,562.

Electricity use for home heating in Waltham

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Waltham. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,336 to 5,552, a 66.43% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Waltham

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 Waltham have not yet adopted solar heating.

Waltham, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Waltham homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Waltham ranks 16^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Waltham ranks 67^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Waltham’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 Waltham, the average outside temperature was 3.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Waltham Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.3° F
2023 - 2024	36.4° F

Waltham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Waltham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 163 heating oil companies that serve Waltham 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 88 “full-service” oil companies that serve Waltham. 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 Waltham 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 Waltham include Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.

Waltham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Waltham: 163 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Waltham: 18 miles

Average Number Of Waltham Homes Served Per Company: 31 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Waltham Oil Company: 27,494 gallons per year

Waltham, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 5,110 households in Waltham, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Waltham, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

19% of Waltham, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Waltham, MA Households	Waltham, MA Heating Oil Households
26,144	5,110

163 Waltham, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Waltham, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Waltham, MA community relies on its 163 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 Waltham, MA, two of the closest terminals are S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA and S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Waltham, MA.

Waltham Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Waltham, MA today is $2.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Waltham, MA ranges from a low of $2.70 to a high of $3.79. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.23.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $323.00 in Waltham, MA. Prices range from $270.00 to $379.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Waltham, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.56 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Waltham, MA is $3.23 per gallon.

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

Today in Waltham, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.70 per gallon, which amounts to $270.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Waltham, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.79 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.23 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Waltham, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.79 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 Waltham, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Waltham, MA by $0.56 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $56.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Waltham, MA?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.23 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.70 to $3.79 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Waltham, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Waltham, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.79 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 Waltham, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Waltham, MA. Over the past year, Waltham, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.10 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.23, and $3.63 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.70. 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.