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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Waltham, MA
Updated on November 7, 2025 at 05:00 PM
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 Trends
Last year, Waltham homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Waltham ranks 16th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Waltham ranks 67th 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 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Waltham Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.4° F |
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Cheapest Waltham Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 7, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 7, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 7, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 7, 2025, 5:00 PM |
Waltham Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on November 7, 2025 at 04:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | -$0.002 |
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.023 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.010 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.114 |
Waltham Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 7, 2025 at 04:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/07/2025 | $3.299 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.301 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.298 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.285 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.341 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.323 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.323 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.323 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.265 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.321 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.257 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.197 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.185 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.185 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.185 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.162 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.164 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.211 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.211 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.211 |
| 10/18/2025 | $3.211 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.211 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.227 |
| 10/15/2025 | $3.228 |
| 10/14/2025 | $3.248 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.242 |
| 10/12/2025 | $3.222 |
| 10/11/2025 | $3.222 |
| 10/10/2025 | $3.222 |
| 10/09/2025 | $3.221 |
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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 (253).
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 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 6,853 to 5,110, a 25.43% 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 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 388 to 801.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 13,194 to 14,562.
Electricity use for home heating in Waltham
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Waltham. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,258 to 5,552, a 70.41% 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.
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Waltham, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 5,110 households in Waltham heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Waltham temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
19.55% 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 homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Waltham 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, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, and Gulf in So. Portland, . Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Waltham.
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 $3.80. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.32.
Is the price of heating oil in Waltham,MA rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Waltham,MA has fallen by $0.023 over the last 7 days.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Waltham,MA?
The average price of home heating oil in Waltham,MA is $3.32 per gallon.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Waltham,MA?
100 gallons of heating oil costs $332.00 in Waltham,MA.
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 $3.80 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.32 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 $3.80 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 $0.02 per gallon over the past 1 days, which amounts to a $2.30 for a 100-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Waltham,MA?
As of today, November 8th, 2025, the price of oil is $2.70 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.70 to $3.80 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 $3.80 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 $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.62 per gallon more than of $3.32, and $2.24 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.
