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Oil Prices in Nantucket, MA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Fuel Oil Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Sun Island Fuel Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Apex Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
Nantucket Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Nantucket homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Nantucket 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Nantucket. Full service companies such as Harbor Fuel Oil Corp or undefined 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket include Apex Oil Co Inc and Sun Island Fuel Inc.
Nantucket Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Nantucket: 3 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Nantucket: 18 miles
Average Number Of Nantucket Homes Served Per Company: 481 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Nantucket Oil Company: 422,427 gallons per year
Nantucket, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Nantucket homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Nantucket ranks 171st for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Nantucket ranks 632nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Nantucket’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 Nantucket, the average outside temperature was 1.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Nantucket Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 41.1° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Nantucket Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Nantucket, used by 1,445 or 33.49% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Nantucket homeowners is electricity, used by 1,418 homes (32.86%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (1,297), natural gas (255), no fuel (51), and other fuels (24).
Nantucket Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Nantucket Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 1,445 | 33.5% |
| Electricity | 1,418 | 32.9% |
| Propane | 1,297 | 30.1% |
| Natural Gas | 255 | 5.9% |
| No Fuel | 51 | 1.2% |
| Wood | 26 | 0.6% |
| Other Fuels | 24 | 0.6% |
| Solar | 4 | 0.1% |
Heating oil (33.5%)
Electricity (32.9%)
Propane (30.1%)
Natural gas (5.9%)
No fuel (1.2%)
Wood (0.6%)
Other fuels (0.6%)
Solar (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Nantucket
Heating oil has become more popular in Nantucket. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,220 to 1,445, a 18.44% lift.
Nantucket Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,297 |
| 2012 | 1,416 |
| 2013 | 1,497 |
| 2014 | 1,343 |
| 2015 | 1,315 |
| 2016 | 1,329 |
| 2017 | 1,220 |
| 2018 | 1,209 |
| 2019 | 1,223 |
| 2020 | 1,123 |
| 2021 | 1,279 |
| 2022 | 1,445 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Nantucket
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,324 to 1,297.
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 232 to 255.
Electricity use for home heating in Nantucket
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Nantucket. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 776 to 1,418, a 82.73% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Nantucket
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, 4 homes in Nantucket are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2017, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Nantucket, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,445 households in Nantucket, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Nantucket, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
33% of Nantucket, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Nantucket, MA Households | Nantucket, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 4,315 | 1,445 |
3 Nantucket, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Nantucket, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Nantucket, MA community relies on its 3 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 Nantucket, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in E. Providence, RI and Shell in Providence, RI. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Nantucket, MA.
Nantucket Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?
Your price will lock, when you place order.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.
How much oil should I order?
95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.
What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?
Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.
