Suffolk County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | $3.353 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.353 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.356 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.335 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.324 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.320 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.320 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.315 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.312 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.285 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.272 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.340 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.324 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.324 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.324 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.263 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.319 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.261 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.136 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.135 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.135 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.135 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.105 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.101 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.186 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.186 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.186 |
| 10/18/2025 | $3.186 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.186 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.204 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Suffolk Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Suffolk, used by 127062 or 45 % of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Suffolk families is Heating Oil, used by 73542 homes (26 %). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (19), Propane (6), Wood (3), and Solar (0).
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Suffolk
Number two heating oil has become less popular in Suffolk. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of families using oil fell from 78236 to 73542, a 6 % gain.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Suffolk
Between 2016 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 11087 to 16373, a 48 % change. Comparing 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 116559 to 127062, a 9 % change.
Electricity use for home heating in Suffolk
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are losing popularity in Suffolk. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 47720 to 54111, a 13 % change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Suffolk
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all 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 (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 987 homes in Suffolk are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 648 % increase from 2016, when 132 homes had active solar heating.
Suffolk County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Suffolk County homeowners purchased a total of 22 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Suffolk’s overall heating oil usage changes, yearly. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn more and more oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Suffolk was 35°F, which was 5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Suffolk County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.1° F |
Suffolk County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Suffolk households heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 197 heating oil companies that serve Suffolk can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 1499 “full-service” oil companies that serve Suffolk. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household 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 looking to save money. 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 the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Suffolk cash heating oil companies serving Suffolk include Hingham Oil Inc and Ranco Enterpises. Suffolk Number Two Heating Oil Company Statistics Heating oil Companies Serving Suffolk: 197 companies
Suffolk Heating Oil Delivery Overview
73,542 residences in Suffolk heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Suffolk temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 26 of Suffolk houses depend on number two heating oil each winter. 118 Suffolk Oil Companies Serving The Community With 36,771,000 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Suffolk homes the last heating season, the Suffolk community looks to its 118 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 Suffolk, 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 Suffolk and the surrounding region.
7.99% of Suffolk County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Suffolk County Households | Suffolk County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 317,527 | 25,356 |
2,989 Suffolk County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 22 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Suffolk County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Suffolk County community relies on its 2,989 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 Suffolk County, 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 Suffolk County.
