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Updated Today at 08:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.670 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.440 |
Cheapest Western Mass Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 08:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | $3.560 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.560 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.560 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.560 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.560 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.560 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.560 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.560 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.560 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.480 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.480 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.480 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.480 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.480 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.480 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.480 |
| 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 | $3.180 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.180 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.180 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.180 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.180 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.140 |
| 01/21/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/20/2026 | $2.890 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Western Mass Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Western Mass, used by 139,447 or 42% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Western Mass residents is Heating Oil, used by 85,981 homes (26%). The rest of the homes are heated with Electricity (19%), Propane (7%), Wood (3%), and Other (2%).
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Western Mass
Fuel oil has become decreasing in demand in Western Mass. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of families using number two heating oil dipped from 90,389 to 85,981, a 5% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Western Mass
Between 2021 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 18,390 to 22,506, a 22% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 137,620 to 139,447, a 1% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Western Mass
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Western Mass. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 57,883 to 63,456, a 10% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Western Mass
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. Currently, 1,435 homes in Western Mass are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 92% gain from 2021, when 749 homes used active solar heating.
Western Mass Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Western Mass homes heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 88 heating oil companies that serve Western Mass makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 39 “full-service” oil companies that serve Western Mass. Full service companies such as Richard's Fuel & Heating Inc or HOP Energy offer homeowners 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 number two heating 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 homeowners who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Western Mass cash heating oil companies serving Western Mass include Patterson Fuel Co and Anytime Oil.
Western Mass Heating Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Western Mass: 88 companies .
Average Number of Western Mass Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 977
Western Mass Heating Oil Delivery Overview
85,981 households in Western Mass heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Western Mass temperatures drop as low as 24.3° F each winter. 26% of Western Mass families depend on oil delivery each winter.
26% of Western Mass Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Western Mass Households | Western Mass Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 331,057 | 85,981 |
88 Western Mass Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 79,260,836.512 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Western Mass residences the last heating season, the Western Mass community depends on its 88 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Western Mass, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Western Mass and the surrounding region.
