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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 165 Watertown Suppliers

Oil Prices in Watertown, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Basile Oil Co $2.70 Yes Yes
Munhall Energy Co Inc Call for price No No
Prendergast Oil Call for price No No
Righellis Oil Co Call for price No No
Sutherland Oil Co Call for price No No
Direct Fuel Inc $3.10 Yes Yes
Broco Oil Inc $3.30 Yes Yes
John's Oil Co $3.19 Yes Yes
Absolute Oil $3.24 Yes Yes
Fossil Fuel Enterprises $3.33 Yes Yes
Lapuma Fuel $3.34 Yes Yes
Orlando Fuel Service $3.06 Yes Yes
Needham Oil Online $3.79 Yes Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel $3.24 Yes Yes
Blackstone Valley Oil Call for price No No
Cesars Oil 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
AtlanticPratt Energy 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
Cleveland Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Coan Heating & Cooling Inc 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
Faulkner Brothers Inc Call for price No No
Fisher Churchill Co Call for price No No
Frank Lamparelli Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Genove Oil & Air Company Inc Call for price No No
Holden Oil Inc Call for price No No
Holliston Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
Horan Oil Corp Call for price No No
Interstate Gas & Oil Corp Call for price No No
Jackson Fuel Corp Call for price No No
James J Hayes Oil Co Inc 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
L & T Oil Co Inc Call for price No No

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Watertown, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.70 $2.70 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
150$2.70 $2.70 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200$2.70 $2.70 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250$2.70 $2.70 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Watertown Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend-$0.030
1 Month Trend-$0.037
1 Year Trend-$0.454

Watertown Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$3.229
12/20/2024$3.229
12/19/2024$3.232
12/18/2024$3.215
12/17/2024$3.259
12/16/2024$3.273
12/15/2024$3.259
12/14/2024$3.259
12/13/2024$3.259
12/12/2024$3.259
12/11/2024$3.248
12/10/2024$3.245
12/09/2024$3.241
12/08/2024$3.254
12/07/2024$3.254
12/06/2024$3.256
12/05/2024$3.269
12/04/2024$3.300
12/03/2024$3.291
12/02/2024$3.217
12/01/2024$3.212
11/30/2024$3.212
11/29/2024$3.308
11/28/2024$3.291
11/27/2024$3.193
11/26/2024$3.074
11/25/2024$3.180
11/24/2024$3.173
11/23/2024$3.188
11/22/2024$3.188

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Watertown, used by 10,752 or 67.84% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Watertown homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,269 homes (14.32%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,664), propane (860), other fuels (364), and other fuels (94).

Watertown Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelWatertown Households % of Households
Natural Gas10,75267.8%
Heating Oil2,26914.3%
Electricity1,66410.5%
Propane8605.4%
Other Fuels3642.3%
No Fuel500.3%
Wood440.3%

Natural gas (67.8%)

Heating oil (14.3%)

Electricity (10.5%)

Propane (5.4%)

Other fuels (2.3%)

No fuel (0.3%)

Wood (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Watertown

Heating oil has become less popular in Watertown. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,085 to 2,269, a 44.46% drop.

Watertown Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20114,230
20124,085
20133,645
20143,516
20153,600
20163,379
20173,349
20183,301
20193,073
20202,812
20212,526
20222,269

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Watertown

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 398 to 860.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 8,137 to 10,752.

Electricity use for home heating in Watertown

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Watertown. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,336 to 1,664, a 24.55% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Watertown

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 Watertown have not yet adopted solar heating.

Watertown, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Watertown homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Watertown ranks 100th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Watertown ranks 340th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Watertown’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 Watertown, the average outside temperature was 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Watertown Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202540.5° F
2023 - 202436.4° F

Watertown Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Watertown homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 165 heating oil companies that serve Watertown 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 83 “full-service” oil companies that serve Watertown. 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 Watertown 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 Watertown include Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.

Watertown Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Watertown: 165 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Watertown: 18 miles

Average Number Of Watertown Homes Served Per Company: 13 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Watertown Oil Company: 12,060 gallons per year

Watertown, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,269 households in Watertown, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Watertown, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

14% of Watertown, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Watertown, MA HouseholdsWatertown, MA Heating Oil Households
15,8482,269

165 Watertown, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Watertown, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Watertown, MA community relies on its 165 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 Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA.

Watertown Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Watertown, MA today is $2.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA?

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

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

The price of heating oil in Watertown, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.55 per gallon.

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

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

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

Today in Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA?

The current price of heating oil in Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA?

The current price of home heating oil in Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Watertown, MA by $0.55 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $55.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Watertown, MA?

As of today, December 21st, 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 Watertown, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Watertown, MA. Over the past year, Watertown, 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.

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