Cheapest Barnstable County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.590 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.529 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.529 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.529 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.529 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.529 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.529 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.500 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.529 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.400 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.400 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.400 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.300 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.100 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.100 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.100 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.100 |
| 01/21/2026 | $3.020 |
| 01/20/2026 | $3.000 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.000 |
| 01/18/2026 | $3.000 |
| 01/17/2026 | $3.000 |
| 01/16/2026 | $3.000 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Barnstable Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Barnstable, used by 1,473,396 or 52% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Barnstable families is Electricity, used by 610,876 homes (22%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (20%), Propane (5%), Wood (1%), and Other (1%).
Barnstable County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,473,396 | 128,896 | 610,876 | 555,640 | 29,010 | 9,580 | 23,565 |
| 2024 | 1,472,791 | 124,926 | 578,927 | 572,376 | 29,933 | 9,004 | 21,569 |
| 2023 | 1,413,104 | 137,540 | 556,235 | 615,564 | 28,805 | 6,958 | 25,447 |
| 2022 | 1,443,888 | 131,253 | 509,852 | 627,332 | 30,194 | 6,361 | 26,280 |
| 2021 | 1,411,895 | 129,599 | 492,336 | 649,036 | 30,651 | 5,807 | 21,455 |
| 2020 | 1,398,855 | 113,994 | 470,610 | 647,570 | 31,378 | 4,678 | 21,500 |
| 2019 | 1,385,815 | 98,388 | 448,883 | 646,103 | 32,105 | 3,549 | 21,544 |
| 2018 | 1,374,460 | 92,227 | 434,646 | 657,583 | 28,621 | 3,078 | 20,618 |
| 2017 | 1,353,682 | 88,756 | 418,715 | 674,937 | 34,421 | 3,525 | 19,989 |
| 2016 | 1,332,610 | 81,858 | 405,055 | 688,925 | 35,051 | 2,421 | 19,478 |
| 2015 | 1,306,073 | 79,528 | 403,279 | 690,548 | 38,927 | 1,693 | 20,120 |
| 2014 | 1,310,713 | 77,135 | 371,616 | 703,760 | 41,999 | 825 | 21,307 |
| 2013 | 1,265,878 | 81,306 | 371,400 | 740,917 | 47,009 | 1,432 | 17,553 |
| 2012 | 1,249,253 | 68,517 | 365,060 | 772,641 | 43,393 | 487 | 14,495 |
| 2011 | 1,242,643 | 65,582 | 354,007 | 806,422 | 40,356 | 893 | 13,919 |
| 2010 | 1,234,502 | 70,046 | 341,806 | 810,266 | 38,813 | 880 | 14,235 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Barnstable
Oil has become less popular in Barnstable. In the 1 years since 2024, the number of residents using number two heating oil dropped from 572,376 to 555,640, a 3% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Barnstable
Between 2024 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 124,926 to 128,896, a 3% change. Comparing 2024 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel remained unchanged at 1,473,396, a 0% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Barnstable
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Barnstable. Since 2024, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 578,927 to 610,876, a 6% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Barnstable
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 9,580 homes in Barnstable are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 6% gain from 2024, when 9,004 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Barnstable County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Barnstable County homeowners purchased a total of 19 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Barnstable’s overall number two heating oil consumption fluctuates each year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Barnstable was 30.0°F, which was 4.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Barnstable County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.5° F |
Barnstable County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Barnstable homeowners heating with heating oil, selecting which of the 40 heating oil companies that serve Barnstable makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 309 “full-service” oil companies that serve Barnstable. Full service companies such as Snow's Fuel Company LLC or ScudderTaylor Oil Co offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Examples of 2 Barnstable cash heating oil companies serving Barnstable include Cape Cod Oil Co and Mid cape Discount Oil.
Barnstable Oil Company Fast Facts: Heating oil Companies Serving Barnstable: 40 companies .
Average Number of Barnstable Homes Served per Heating Oil company : 13891
Barnstable Heating Oil Delivery Overview
555,640 houses in Barnstable heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Barnstable temperatures drop as low as 24.3° F each winter. 20% of Barnstable families depend on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
9.78% of Barnstable County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Barnstable County Households | Barnstable County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 5.6M | 555,640 |
615 Barnstable Fuel Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 582,115,837.988 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Barnstable homes during this past winter, the Barnstable community depends on its 615 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Barnstable, 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 residences and companies throughout Barnstable and the surrounding area.
