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Massachusetts Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Massachusetts homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 264 heating oil companies that serve Massachusetts 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 130 “full-service” oil companies that serve Massachusetts. Full service companies such as Ruggiero Bros Inc or A Hohmann & Co 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts include Hingham Oil and Hughes Oil.
Massachusetts Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Massachusetts: 264 companies
Average Number Of Massachusetts Homes Served Per Company: 516 homes
Massachusetts Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Massachusetts homeowners purchased a total of 120 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Massachusetts’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 Massachusetts, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Massachusetts Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.1° F |
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Cheapest Massachusetts Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Aug 1, 2025, 5:02 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Aug 1, 2025, 5:02 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Aug 1, 2025, 5:02 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Aug 1, 2025, 5:02 PM |
Massachusetts Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on August 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | -$0.006 |
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.017 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.020 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.513 |
Massachusetts Heating Oil Price History
Updated on August 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 08/01/2025 | $3.290 |
| 07/31/2025 | $3.300 |
| 07/30/2025 | $3.310 |
| 07/29/2025 | $3.310 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.320 |
| 07/27/2025 | $3.340 |
| 07/26/2025 | $3.340 |
| 07/25/2025 | $3.340 |
| 07/24/2025 | $3.340 |
| 07/23/2025 | $3.360 |
| 07/22/2025 | $3.360 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.320 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.340 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.340 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.350 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.330 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.380 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.380 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.320 |
| 07/13/2025 | $3.370 |
| 07/12/2025 | $3.370 |
| 07/11/2025 | $3.360 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.360 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.370 |
| 07/08/2025 | $3.350 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.330 |
| 07/06/2025 | $3.340 |
| 07/05/2025 | $3.340 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.320 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.320 |
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Today's Massachusetts Oil Prices By City
Updated on August 1, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Brockton Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| Quincy Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Plymouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Brookline Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Braintree Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Randolph Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Franklin Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| Norwood Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Stoughton Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| Milton Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Bridgewater Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| Marshfield Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Dedham Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Middleboro Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| Hingham Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Canton Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Chestnut Hill Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Needham Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Walpole Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Sharon Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| Scituate Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Pembroke Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Rockland Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Foxboro Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| South Weymouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Bellingham Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| Abington Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| Westwood Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Wellesley Hills Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Weymouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.65 per gallon/gal |
| Duxbury Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| East Weymouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Whitman Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| Hanover Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| East Bridgewater Heating Oil Prices from $2.66 per gallon/gal |
| Kingston Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Massachusetts Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Massachusetts, used by 254,682 or 51.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Massachusetts homeowners is heating oil, used by 136,386 homes (27.74%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (73,539), propane (22,139), wood (3,474), and other fuels (3,237).
Massachusetts Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Massachusetts Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 254,682 | 51.8% |
| Heating Oil | 136,386 | 27.7% |
| Electricity | 73,539 | 15.0% |
| Propane | 22,139 | 4.5% |
| Wood | 3,474 | 0.7% |
| Other Fuels | 3,237 | 0.7% |
| No Fuel | 2,265 | 0.5% |
| Solar | 537 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 216 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (51.8%)
Heating oil (27.7%)
Electricity (15.0%)
Propane (4.5%)
Wood (0.7%)
Other fuels (0.7%)
No fuel (0.5%)
Solar (0.1%)
Coal (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Massachusetts
Heating oil has become less popular in Massachusetts. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 151,703 to 136,386, a 10.10% drop.
Massachusetts Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 168,032 |
| 2012 | 165,720 |
| 2013 | 161,173 |
| 2014 | 156,012 |
| 2015 | 151,703 |
| 2016 | 145,690 |
| 2017 | 143,331 |
| 2018 | 139,070 |
| 2019 | 135,342 |
| 2020 | 134,821 |
| 2021 | 135,307 |
| 2022 | 136,386 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Massachusetts
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 13,530 to 22,139.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 214,634 to 254,682.
Electricity use for home heating in Massachusetts
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Massachusetts. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 54,613 to 73,539, a 34.65% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Massachusetts
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.
Currently, 537 homes in Massachusetts are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 138.67% increase from 2015, when only 225 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Massachusetts Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 136,386 households in Massachusetts heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Massachusetts temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
27% of Massachusetts Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Massachusetts Households | Massachusetts Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 491,735 | 136,386 |
264 Massachusetts Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 582 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Massachusetts homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Massachusetts community relies on its 264 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 Massachusetts, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Braintree, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Heating Oil Prices FAQs
How high will oil go in South Shore Massachusetts?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in South Shore Massachusetts. Over the past year, South Shore Massachusetts heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.69 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.25, and $2.21 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.73. 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.
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts?
The best price of home heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts today is $2.73 per gallon. The price of heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts ranges from a low of $2.73 to a high of $3.89. The average heating oil price in South Shore Massachusetts state is $3.25.
How much is oil per gallon in South Shore Massachusetts?
As of today, August 1st, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.25 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.73 to $3.89 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in South Shore Massachusetts?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in South Shore Massachusetts ranges from $2.73 to $3.89 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How much is home heating oil right now in South Shore Massachusetts?
The current price of home heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts ranges from $2.73 to $3.89 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.
What is the current price of heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts?
The current price of heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts ranges from $2.73 to $3.89 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.25 per gallon.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in South Shore Massachusetts?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $325.00 in South Shore Massachusetts. Prices range from $273.00 to $389.00, depending on the oil company.
Is heating oil going up or down in South Shore Massachusetts?
Heating oil prices have gone down in South Shore Massachusetts by $0.53 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $53.00 for a 100-gallon order.
What is the price of home heating oil today in South Shore Massachusetts?
Today in South Shore Massachusetts, the price of home heating oil is $2.73 per gallon, which amounts to $273.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is the price of heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.53 per gallon.
What is the average price of home heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts?
The average price of home heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts is $3.25 per gallon.
Is heating oil taxable in South Shore Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, heating oil is sales tax exempt for long-term residences, and taxed at the state 6.25% tax for hotels and businesses. "Long-term" residences includes dwellings such as houses and apartment buildings. Businesses with fewer than 5 employees and less than $1M in gross income are eligible for a "small business energy exemption" on heating oil sales taxes.
