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Oil Prices in Nantucket, MA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

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Apex Oil Co Inc Call for price No No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Nantucket, MA

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 (54).

Nantucket Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelNantucket Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,44533.5%
Electricity1,41832.9%
Propane1,29730.1%
Natural Gas2555.9%
No Fuel511.2%
Wood260.6%
Other Fuels240.6%
Solar40.1%

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 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,315 to 1,445, a 9.89% lift.

Nantucket Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,297
20121,416
20131,497
20141,343
20151,315
20161,329
20171,220
20181,209
20191,223
20201,123
20211,279
20221,445

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Nantucket

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,398 to 1,297.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 249 to 255.

Electricity use for home heating in Nantucket

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Nantucket. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 777 to 1,418, a 82.50% 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 50.00% decrease from 2015, when only 8 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 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 HouseholdsNantucket, MA Heating Oil Households
4,3151,445

3 Nantucket, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Nantucket, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, 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.

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