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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 178 Boston Suppliers

Oil Prices in Boston, MA

Updated Today at 12:22 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Direct Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Broco Oil Inc Call for price No No
John's Oil Co Call for price No No
Metro Energy Call for price No No
Absolute Oil Call for price No No
Basile Oil Co Call for price No No
Blackstone Valley Oil Call for price No No
Cesars Oil Call for price No No
Firemans Fuel Call for price No No
First Energy Call for price No No
Fossil Fuel Enterprises Call for price No No
Johnson Fuel Co Call for price No No
Lapuma Fuel Call for price No No
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel Call for price No No
Nardone Oil Call for price No No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc Call for price No No
Walshs Oil LLC Call for price No No
Needham Oil Online Call for price No No
Ashley Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Albert Culver Co Call for price No No
Bridgewater Fuel Call for price No No
Ken Duval Oil Call for price No No
Orlando Fuel Service Call for price No No
A Hohmann & Co Inc Call for price No No
HOP Energy Call for price No No
Alvin Hollis & Co Call for price No No
Arlex Oil Corp Call for price No No
Arlington Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Arlmont Fuel Corp Call for price No No
AtlanticPratt Energy Call for price No No
Bigelow Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Booma Oil Inc Call for price No No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Community Oil Company Call for price No No
Concord Oil Company Call for price No No
Devaney Energy Call for price No No
Faulkner Brothers Inc Call for price No No
Fisher Churchill Co Call for price No No
Frank Lamparelli Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Genove Oil & Air Company Inc Call for price No No
Holden Oil Inc Call for price No No
Horan Oil Corp Call for price No No
Jackson Fuel Corp Call for price No No
James J Hayes Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Kelley's Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc Call for price No No
KerivanLane Inc Call for price No No
L & T Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Linwood Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Lipsett & Sons Inc Call for price No No

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Boston, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.39 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
150$3.30 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
200$3.28 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
250$3.28 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM

Boston Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/19/2025$3.774
01/18/2025$3.774
01/17/2025$3.774
01/16/2025$3.698
01/15/2025$3.670
01/14/2025$3.649
01/13/2025$3.797
01/12/2025$3.534
01/11/2025$3.534
01/10/2025$3.534
01/09/2025$3.596
01/08/2025$3.433
01/07/2025$3.424
01/06/2025$3.379
01/05/2025$3.413
01/04/2025$3.413
01/03/2025$3.382
01/02/2025$3.319
01/01/2025$3.300
12/31/2024$3.289
12/30/2024$3.286
12/29/2024$3.240
12/28/2024$3.240
12/27/2024$3.240
12/26/2024$3.244
12/25/2024$3.204
12/24/2024$3.184
12/23/2024$3.240
12/22/2024$3.243
12/21/2024$3.243

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Boston, used by 34,790 or 51.89% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Boston homeowners is natural gas, used by 26,595 homes (39.67%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (3,272), no fuel (1,289), propane (948), and other fuels (756).

Boston Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelBoston Households % of Households
Electricity34,79051.9%
Natural Gas26,59539.7%
Heating Oil3,2724.9%
No Fuel1,2891.9%
Propane9481.4%
Other Fuels7001.0%
Solar290.0%
Coal270.0%

Electricity (51.9%)

Natural gas (39.7%)

Heating oil (4.9%)

No fuel (1.9%)

Propane (1.4%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

Solar (0.0%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Boston

Heating oil has become less popular in Boston. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,046 to 3,272, a 19.13% drop.

Boston Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20118,849
20128,349
20137,345
20146,582
20156,238
20166,168
20175,579
20185,223
20194,491
20204,046
20213,540
20223,272

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Boston

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,254 to 948.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 28,290 to 26,595.

Electricity use for home heating in Boston

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Boston. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 31,919 to 34,790, a 8.99% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Boston

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, 29 homes in Boston are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 25.64% decrease from 2020, when only 39 homes had installed active solar heating.

Boston Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Boston homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 178 heating oil companies that serve Boston 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 90 “full-service” oil companies that serve Boston. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc 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 Boston 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 Boston include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.

Boston Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Boston: 178 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Boston: 18 miles

Average Number Of Boston Homes Served Per Company: 18 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Boston Oil Company: 16,121 gallons per year

Boston, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,272 households in Boston, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Boston, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

4% of Boston, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Boston, MA HouseholdsBoston, MA Heating Oil Households
67,0413,272

178 Boston, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Boston, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Boston, MA community relies on its 178 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 Boston, MA, two of the closest terminals are S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA and S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Boston, MA.

Boston 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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