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Oil Prices in Chester, MA

Updated Today at 12:34 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Wheeler Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Anytime Oil	$3.00	Yes	Yes
Clifford Oil	Call for price	No	No
Pay Less For Oil	Call for price	No	No
HOP Energy	Call for price	No	No
O'Connell Oil Associates Inc	Call for price	No	No
Richard's Fuel & Heating Inc	Call for price	No	No
Patterson Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No

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Chester, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.00	$3.00	Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM
150	$2.75	$3.00	Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM
200	$2.75	$3.00	Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM
250	$2.75	$3.00	Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM

Chester Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/20/2024	$2.997
12/19/2024	$2.997
12/18/2024	$2.997
12/17/2024	$2.997
12/16/2024	$2.997
12/15/2024	$2.997
12/14/2024	$2.997
12/13/2024	$2.997
12/12/2024	$2.997
12/11/2024	$2.997
12/10/2024	$2.997
12/09/2024	$2.997
12/08/2024	$2.997
12/07/2024	$2.997
11/08/2024	$3.068
11/07/2024	$3.068
11/06/2024	$3.068
11/05/2024	$3.068
11/04/2024	$3.068
11/03/2024	$3.068
11/02/2024	$3.068
11/01/2024	$3.068
10/31/2024	$3.068
10/30/2024	$3.068
10/29/2024	$3.068
10/28/2024	$3.068
10/27/2024	$3.068
10/26/2024	$3.068
10/25/2024	$3.068
10/24/2024	$3.068

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Chester, used by 304 or 62.68% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chester homeowners is wood, used by 95 homes (19.59%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (72), natural gas (8), electricity (7), and other fuels (3).

Chester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Chester Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	304	62.7%
Wood	95	19.6%
Propane	72	14.9%
Natural Gas	8	1.7%
Electricity	7	1.4%
Other Fuels	3	0.6%

Heating oil (62.7%)

Wood (19.6%)

Propane (14.9%)

Natural gas (1.7%)

Electricity (1.4%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chester

Heating oil has become more popular in Chester. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes rose from 280 to 304, a 8.57% lift.

Chester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	316
2012	300
2013	280
2014	272
2015	260
2016	284
2017	292
2018	310
2019	326
2020	320
2021	312
2022	304

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chester

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 83 to 72.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 13 to 8.

Electricity use for home heating in Chester

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Chester. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 29 to 7, a 75.86% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Chester

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 Chester have not yet adopted solar heating.

Chester, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Chester homeowners purchased a total of 266,612 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Chester ranks 365^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chester ranks 2356^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Chester Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.7° F
2023 - 2024	32.8° F

Chester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Chester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Chester 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 4 “full-service” oil companies that serve Chester. Full service companies such as Richard's Fuel & Heating Inc or HOP Energy 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 Chester 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 Chester include Clifford Oil and Patterson Fuel Co.

Chester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Chester: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Chester: 18 miles

Average Number Of Chester Homes Served Per Company: 38 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Chester Oil Company: 33,326 gallons per year

Chester, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 304 households in Chester, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chester, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

62% of Chester, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Chester, MA Households	Chester, MA Heating Oil Households
485	304

8 Chester, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 266,611 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chester, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Chester, MA community relies on its 8 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 Chester, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Chester, MA.

Chester Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Chester, MA today is $3.00 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Chester, MA ranges from a low of $3.00 to a high of $3.00. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.00.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $300.00 in Chester, MA. Prices range from $299.70 to $300.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Chester, MA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Chester, MA is $3.00 per gallon.

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

Today in Chester, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.00 per gallon, which amounts to $299.70 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Chester, MA ranges from $3.00 to $3.00 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.00 per gallon.

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

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

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

The current price of home heating oil in Chester, MA ranges from $3.00 to $3.00 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 Chester, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Chester, MA by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Chester, MA?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.00 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.00 to $3.00 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Chester, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Chester, MA ranges from $3.00 to $3.00 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 Chester, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Chester, MA. Over the past year, Chester, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.78 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.78 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.00, and $2.78 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.00. 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.