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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 44 Sterling Suppliers

Oil Prices in Sterling, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Congers Heating & Cooling Call for price No No
Ayer Oil Co Call for price No No
Huhtala Oil & Propane Call for price No No
Renewable Fuels By Peterson Call for price No No
Al's Oil Service Call for price No No
Brideau Energy Call for price No No
Chair City Oil Co Call for price No No
Dunn Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Falconi Energy Call for price No No
Fraticelli Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Harrington Oil Inc Call for price No No
Knight Fuel Co Call for price No No
Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Northboro Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Pioneer Oil & Propane Call for price No No
Spadafore Oil & Energy Call for price No No
The Lakeside Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Whitney Bros Oil Corp Call for price No No
ABC Discount Oil Call for price No No
Bankowski Oil & Heating Inc Call for price No No
Begin Quality Heating Call for price No No
BEI Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Central Massachusetts Oil Inc Call for price No No
Cleghorn Oil Inc Call for price No No
D Ferruccio & Son Inc Call for price No No
Dave's Heating Co Call for price No No
Endicott Oil Service Call for price No No
Fitchburg Economy Oil Call for price No No
Harvey's Discount Oil Call for price No No
Juniper Farms Bolton Oil Call for price No No
Just Oil Inc Call for price No No
KW Wood Fuel corp Call for price No No
Lorden Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
May & Hally Inc Call for price No No
My Oil 4 Less Call for price No No
Noars Oil Co Call for price No No
Old Man Oil Call for price No No
Peterson Oil Svc Call for price No No
R Fresolo Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Radio Oil Co Call for price No No
Rollstone Fuel Co Call for price No No
Sentry Oil Inc Call for price No No
Warmer Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
MyOil4Less Call for price No No

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Sterling, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100---
150$3.20 $3.20 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$3.20 $3.20 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$3.20 $3.20 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Sterling Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 15, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/15/2024$3.049
12/14/2024$3.049
12/13/2024$3.049
12/12/2024$3.049
12/11/2024$3.049
12/10/2024$3.049
12/09/2024$3.049
12/08/2024$3.049
12/07/2024$3.049
12/06/2024$3.049
12/05/2024$3.049
12/04/2024$3.049
12/03/2024$3.049
12/02/2024$3.049
12/01/2024$3.049
11/30/2024$3.049
11/29/2024$3.049
11/28/2024$3.049
11/27/2024$3.049
11/26/2024$3.049
11/25/2024$3.074
11/24/2024$3.074
11/23/2024$3.074
11/22/2024$3.074
11/21/2024$3.074
11/20/2024$3.074
11/19/2024$3.074
11/18/2024$3.074
11/17/2024$3.074
11/16/2024$3.074

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Sterling, used by 2,360 or 70.32% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sterling homeowners is electricity, used by 382 homes (11.38%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (378), propane (212), wood (189), and other fuels (24).

Sterling Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSterling Households % of Households
Heating Oil2,36070.3%
Electricity38211.4%
Natural Gas37811.3%
Propane2126.3%
Wood1895.6%
Other Fuels240.7%

Heating oil (70.3%)

Electricity (11.4%)

Natural gas (11.3%)

Propane (6.3%)

Wood (5.6%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sterling

Heating oil has become more popular in Sterling. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,259 to 2,360, a 4.47% lift.

Sterling Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,259
20122,271
20132,324
20142,213
20152,171
20162,193
20172,145
20182,144
20192,206
20202,520
20212,439
20222,360

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sterling

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 163 to 212.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 25 to 378.

Electricity use for home heating in Sterling

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Sterling. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 164 to 382, a 132.93% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Sterling

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 Sterling have not yet adopted solar heating.

Sterling, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Sterling homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Sterling ranks 92nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sterling ranks 316th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Sterling’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 Sterling, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Sterling Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202538.5° F
2023 - 202434.5° F

Sterling Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Sterling homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 44 heating oil companies that serve Sterling 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 21 “full-service” oil companies that serve Sterling. Full service companies such as Knight Fuel Co or Al's Oil Service 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 Sterling 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 Sterling include Fitchburg Economy Oil and Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc.

Sterling Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Sterling: 44 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Sterling: 18 miles

Average Number Of Sterling Homes Served Per Company: 53 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Sterling Oil Company: 47,039 gallons per year

Sterling, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,360 households in Sterling, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sterling, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

70% of Sterling, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Sterling, MA HouseholdsSterling, MA Heating Oil Households
3,3562,360

44 Sterling, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Sterling, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Sterling, MA community relies on its 44 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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, MA.

Sterling Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.

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