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Oil Prices in Ayer, MA

Updated on April 18, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Ayer Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
KW Wood Fuel corp	Call for price	No	No
Lorden Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Colonial Oil Co	$2.89	Yes	Yes
Spadafore Oil & Energy	$3.10	Yes	Yes
D Ferruccio & Son Inc	$3.45	Yes	Yes
Fitchburg Economy Oil	$3.20	Yes	Yes
My Oil 4 Less	$3.05	Yes	Yes
MyOil4Less	$3.05	Yes	Yes
JA Healy & Sons Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Congers Heating & Cooling	Call for price	No	No
County Energy Products	Call for price	No	No
Shattuck Oil	Call for price	No	No
Lucky Burner Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Baker Whitney Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Brideau Energy	Call for price	No	No
Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Concord Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Dunn Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fraticelli Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Interstate Gas & Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Knight Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mahoney Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
The Lakeside Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Whitney Bros Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
C P Cooke Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Cleghorn Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Cox Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dave's Heating Co	Call for price	No	No
H Wright's SVC Inc	Call for price	No	No
Juniper Farms Bolton Oil	Call for price	No	No
Marchand Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
May & Hally Inc	Call for price	No	No
RER Fuel Services	Call for price	No	No
Rollstone Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Warmer Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No

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Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$2.89 per gallon/gal	Apr 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$2.89 per gallon/gal	Apr 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$2.89 per gallon/gal	Apr 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$2.89 per gallon/gal	Apr 18, 2025, 5:00 PM

Ayer Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on April 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	-$0.003
1 Week Trend	-$0.049
1 Month Trend	-$0.139
1 Year Trend	-$0.630

Ayer Heating Oil Price History

Updated on April 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
04/18/2025	$3.123
04/17/2025	$3.123
04/16/2025	$3.179
04/15/2025	$3.179
04/14/2025	$3.179
04/13/2025	$3.179
04/12/2025	$3.179
04/11/2025	$3.179
04/10/2025	$3.179
04/09/2025	$3.179
04/08/2025	$3.179
04/07/2025	$3.179
04/06/2025	$3.256
04/05/2025	$3.256
04/04/2025	$3.256
04/03/2025	$3.273
04/02/2025	$3.273
04/01/2025	$3.273
03/31/2025	$3.273
03/30/2025	$3.289
03/29/2025	$3.289
03/28/2025	$3.289
03/27/2025	$3.289
03/26/2025	$3.289
03/25/2025	$3.289
03/24/2025	$3.289
03/23/2025	$3.314
03/22/2025	$3.314
03/21/2025	$3.314
03/20/2025	$3.314

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Ayer Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Ayer, used by 2,074 or 56.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Ayer homeowners is electricity, used by 868 homes (23.45%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (639), propane (87), other fuels (63).

Ayer Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Ayer Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	2,074	56.0%
Electricity	868	23.5%
Heating Oil	639	17.3%
Propane	87	2.4%
Other Fuels	63	1.7%

Natural gas (56.0%)

Electricity (23.5%)

Heating oil (17.3%)

Propane (2.4%)

Other fuels (1.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Ayer

Heating oil has become less popular in Ayer. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,096 to 639, a 41.70% drop.

Ayer Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,051
2012	1,090
2013	1,096
2014	1,100
2015	1,141
2016	1,085
2017	1,077
2018	1,069
2019	920
2020	824
2021	726
2022	639

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ayer

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 28 to 87.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,508 to 2,074.

Electricity use for home heating in Ayer

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ayer. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 472 to 868, a 83.90% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Ayer

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.

Homeowners in Ayer have not yet adopted solar heating.

Ayer, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Ayer homeowners purchased a total of 560,411 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Ayer ranks 285^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Ayer ranks 1394^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Ayer’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 Ayer, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Ayer Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	32.4° F
2023 - 2024	34.5° F

Ayer Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Ayer homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 37 heating oil companies that serve Ayer 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 22 “full-service” oil companies that serve Ayer. Full service companies such as Knight Fuel Co or County Energy Products 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 Ayer 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 Ayer include Fitchburg Economy Oil and Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc.

Ayer Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Ayer: 37 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Ayer: 18 miles

Average Number Of Ayer Homes Served Per Company: 17 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Ayer Oil Company: 15,146 gallons per year

Ayer, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 639 households in Ayer, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ayer, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

17% of Ayer, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Ayer, MA Households	Ayer, MA Heating Oil Households
3,701	639

37 Ayer, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 560,410 gallons of heating oil delivered to Ayer, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Ayer, MA community relies on its 37 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 Ayer, MA, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Ayer, MA.

Ayer Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Ayer, MA?

The best price of home heating oil in Ayer, MA today is $2.89 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Ayer, MA ranges from a low of $2.89 to a high of $3.45. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.12.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Ayer, MA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $312.00 in Ayer, MA. Prices range from $288.90 to $345.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Ayer, MA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Ayer, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.30 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Ayer, MA?

The average price of home heating oil in Ayer, MA is $3.12 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Ayer, MA?

Today in Ayer, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.89 per gallon, which amounts to $288.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Ayer, MA?

The current price of heating oil in Ayer, MA ranges from $2.89 to $3.45 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.12 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Ayer, MA?

The current price of home heating oil in Ayer, MA ranges from $2.89 to $3.45 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.

Is heating oil going up or down in Ayer, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Ayer, MA by $0.30 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $30.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Ayer, MA?

As of today, April 19th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.12 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.89 to $3.45 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Ayer, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Ayer, MA ranges from $2.89 to $3.45 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Ayer, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Ayer, MA. Over the past year, Ayer, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.65 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.53 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.12, and $2.76 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.89. 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.