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Western Mass Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Western Mass homes heating with heating oil, picking which of the 85 heating oil companies that serve Western Mass can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 38 “full-service” oil companies that serve Western Mass. Full service companies such as Richard's Fuel & Heating Inc or HOP Energy offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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 referred to as “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 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: 85 companies . Average Number of Western Mass Houses Served per Heating Oil company : 94837
Western Mass Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Western Mass homeowners purchased a total of 246 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Western Mass’s overall heating oil usage fluctuates each year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Western Mass was 30°F, which was 0.6°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Western Mass Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 29.3° F |
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Cheapest Western Mass Oil Price Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.18 per gallon/gal | Nov 25, 2025, 1:15 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.18 per gallon/gal | Nov 25, 2025, 1:15 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.17 per gallon/gal | Nov 25, 2025, 1:15 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.17 per gallon/gal | Nov 25, 2025, 1:15 PM |
Western Mass Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -$0.015 |
| 1 Week | -$0.004 |
| 1 Month | +$0.280 |
| 1 Year | +$0.358 |
Western Mass Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | $3.423 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.438 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.442 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.442 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.442 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.442 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.427 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.357 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.340 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.332 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.332 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.329 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.328 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.328 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.226 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.218 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.175 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.175 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.175 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.157 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.153 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.144 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.167 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.143 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.143 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.140 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.137 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.128 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.140 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.118 |
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Updated on November 25, 2025 at 01:15 PM
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Western Mass Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Western Mass, used by 19,256,453 or 57% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Western Mass families is Heating Oil, used by 6,551,842 homes (19%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (18%), Propane (4%), Wood (1%), and Other (1%).
Western Mass Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19256453 | 1223851 | 6089784 | 6551842 | 432814 | 25964 | 259976 |
| 2024 | 18307846 | 1336545 | 6034791 | 7043219 | 402027 | 43516 | 265287 |
| 2023 | 17385456 | 1438799 | 5977502 | 7552958 | 372170 | 59717 | 269178 |
| 2022 | 17106049 | 1418320 | 5801194 | 7768446 | 363876 | 60591 | 266335 |
| 2021 | 17030836 | 1325347 | 5581538 | 7899234 | 370775 | 52525 | 257050 |
| 2020 | 16708092 | 1222571 | 5347539 | 7982531 | 381086 | 45518 | 249093 |
| 2019 | 16368982 | 1111359 | 5128511 | 8076814 | 400079 | 39345 | 250461 |
| 2018 | 16177674 | 1042742 | 4970499 | 8216204 | 428288 | 31902 | 251573 |
| 2017 | 15972545 | 1012985 | 4811602 | 8397578 | 463889 | 26129 | 244825 |
| 2016 | 15684329 | 969697 | 4673524 | 8592739 | 491642 | 19588 | 232266 |
| 2015 | 15431250 | 919792 | 4548386 | 8831492 | 504883 | 14165 | 218538 |
| 2014 | 15230983 | 885714 | 4403446 | 9116486 | 513227 | 11521 | 205940 |
| 2013 | 15007613 | 853635 | 4284904 | 9429907 | 510061 | 10679 | 185486 |
| 2012 | 14790187 | 806113 | 4191455 | 9773193 | 481883 | 9613 | 166864 |
| 2011 | 14610029 | 771813 | 4113541 | 10083274 | 442146 | 8825 | 156004 |
| 2010 | 14424239 | 754349 | 4046124 | 10367966 | 407483 | 9845 | 149395 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Western Mass
Fuel oil has become less popular in Western Mass. In the 5 years since 2020, the number of households using oil dropped from 7,982,531 to 6,551,842, a 18% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Western Mass
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 536013 |
| 2025-11-10 | 536062 |
| 2025-11-09 | 536116 |
| 2025-11-08 | 536166 |
| 2025-11-07 | 536239 |
| 2025-11-06 | 536294 |
| 2025-11-05 | 536345 |
| 2025-11-04 | 536397 |
| 2025-11-03 | 536450 |
| 2025-11-02 | 536515 |
| 2025-11-01 | 536573 |
| 2025-10-31 | 536569 |
| 2025-10-30 | 536615 |
| 2025-10-29 | 536661 |
| 2025-10-28 | 536728 |
| 2025-10-27 | 536787 |
| 2025-10-26 | 536842 |
| 2025-10-25 | 536905 |
| 2025-10-24 | 536963 |
| 2025-10-23 | 537016 |
| 2025-10-22 | 537086 |
| 2025-10-21 | 537142 |
| 2025-10-20 | 537199 |
| 2025-10-19 | 537254 |
| 2025-10-18 | 537311 |
| 2025-10-17 | 537368 |
| 2025-10-16 | 537426 |
| 2025-10-15 | 537492 |
| 2025-10-14 | 537567 |
| 2025-10-13 | 537626 |
| 2025-10-12 | 537682 |
| 2025-10-11 | 537738 |
| 2025-10-10 | 537794 |
| 2025-10-09 | 537850 |
| 2025-10-08 | 537907 |
| 2025-10-07 | 537976 |
| 2025-10-06 | 538030 |
| 2025-10-05 | 538090 |
| 2025-10-04 | 538151 |
| 2025-10-03 | 538207 |
| 2025-10-02 | 538265 |
| 2025-10-01 | 538333 |
| 2025-09-30 | 538378 |
| 2025-09-29 | 538426 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Western Mass
Between 2020 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel held steady from 1,222,571 to 1,223,851, a 0% change. Comparing 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 16,708,092 to 19,256,453, a 15% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Western Mass
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Western Mass. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 5,347,539 to 6,089,784, a 14% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Western Mass
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, 25,964 homes in Western Mass are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 43% drop from 2020, when 45,518 homes had active solar heating.
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Western Mass Heating Oil Delivery Overview
6,500,018 houses in Western Mass heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Western Mass temperatures drop as low as 30° F each winter. 19% of Western Mass households depend on heating oil delivery each winter.
28% of Western Mass Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Western Mass Households | Western Mass Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 336,483 | 94,837 |
85 Western Mass Number Two Heating Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 582,115,837.988 gallons of heating oil delivered to Western Mass families the last heating season, the Western Mass community relies on its 85 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 Western Mass, 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 Western Mass and the surrounding area.
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