Cheapest Hampden County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 21, 2026 at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/20/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/19/2026 | $3.580 |
| 02/18/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.580 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.548 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.320 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.320 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.320 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.320 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.320 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.270 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.180 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.190 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.190 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.190 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Hampden Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Hampden, used by 1,473,396 or 52% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Hampden homeowners is Electricity, used by 610,876 homes (22%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (20%), Propane (5%), Wood (1%), and Other (1%).
Hampden 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 Hampden
Fuel oil has become less frequently used in Hampden. In the 3 years since 2022, the number of homeowners using fuel oil dropped from 627,332 to 555,640, a 11% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Hampden
Between 2022 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel dropped from 131,253 to 128,896, a 2% change. Comparing 2022 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 1,443,888 to 1,473,396, a 2% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Hampden
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Hampden. Since 2022, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 509,852 to 610,876, a 20% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Hampden
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated 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 Hampden are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 51% gain from 2022, when 6,361 homes had active solar heating.
Hampden County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Hampden County homeowners purchased a total of 37 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Hampden’s overall number two heating oil usage fluctuates each year as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of fuel oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Hampden was 30.0°F, which was 4.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Hampden County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.5° F |
Hampden County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Hampden families heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 70 heating oil companies that serve Hampden is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 502 “full-service” oil companies that serve Hampden. Full service companies such as Richard's Fuel & Heating Inc or Fuel Services Inc offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Examples of 2 Hampden cash heating oil companies serving Hampden include Patterson Fuel Co and Khan Oil.
Hampden Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Heating oil Companies Serving Hampden: 70 companies .
Average Number of Hampden Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 7938
Hampden Heating Oil Delivery Overview
555,640 families in Hampden heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hampden temperatures drop as low as 24.3° F each winter. 20% of Hampden homes are reliant on fuel oil delivery each winter.
9.78% of Hampden County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Hampden County Households | Hampden County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 5.6M | 555,640 |
1066 Hampden Number Two Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 582,115,837.988 gallons of heating oil delivered to Hampden homeowners the last heating season, the Hampden community relies on its 1066 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Hampden, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to homes and businesses throughout Hampden and the surrounding area.
