Cheapest Middlesex County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 13, 2026 at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.250 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.250 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.250 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.250 |
| 01/29/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/28/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/27/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/26/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/25/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/24/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/23/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/22/2026 | $2.600 |
| 01/21/2026 | $2.600 |
| 01/20/2026 | $2.600 |
| 01/19/2026 | $2.600 |
| 01/18/2026 | $2.600 |
| 01/17/2026 | $2.600 |
| 01/16/2026 | $2.600 |
| 01/15/2026 | $2.600 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Middlesex Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Middlesex, used by 1,473,396 or 52% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Middlesex households is Electricity, used by 610,876 homes (22%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (20%), Propane (5%), Wood (1%), and Other (1%).
Middlesex 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 Middlesex
Oil has become losing popularity in Middlesex. In the 9 years since 2016, the number of residents using heating oil dipped from 688,925 to 555,640, a 19% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Middlesex
Between 2016 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 81,858 to 128,896, a 57% change. Comparing 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 1,332,610 to 1,473,396, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Middlesex
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Middlesex. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 405,055 to 610,876, a 51% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Middlesex
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. 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. As it stands today, 9,580 homes in Middlesex are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 296% gain from 2016, when 2,421 homes used active solar heating.
Middlesex County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Middlesex County homeowners purchased a total of 108 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Middlesex’s overall fuel oil usage varies from year to year as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Middlesex was 30.0°F, which was 4.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Middlesex County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.5° F |
Middlesex County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Middlesex homeowners heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 264 heating oil companies that serve Middlesex plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 4322 “full-service” oil companies that serve Middlesex. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and boiler 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 homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Middlesex cash heating oil companies serving Middlesex include Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.
Middlesex Oil Company Statistics: Heating oil Companies Serving Middlesex: 264 companies .
Average Number of Middlesex Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 2105
Middlesex Heating Oil Delivery Overview
555,640 families in Middlesex heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Middlesex temperatures drop as low as 24.3° F each winter. 20% of Middlesex homes are reliant on oil delivery each winter.
9.78% of Middlesex County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Middlesex County Households | Middlesex County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 5.6M | 555,640 |
8305 Middlesex Heating Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 582,115,837.988 gallons of heating oil delivered to Middlesex residences the last heating season, the Middlesex community relies on its 8305 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 Middlesex, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Middlesex and the surrounding region.
