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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Boston, MA
Updated Today at 05:35 AM
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 Trends
Last year, Boston homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Boston ranks 43rd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Boston ranks 173rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Boston’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 Boston, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Boston Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.9° F |
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Cheapest Boston Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 4, 2025, 5:04 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 4, 2025, 5:04 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 4, 2025, 5:04 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 4, 2025, 5:04 AM |
Boston Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 04:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | -$0.033 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.037 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.016 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.106 |
Boston Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 04:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | $3.317 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.350 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.337 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.337 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.337 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.281 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.331 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.280 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.146 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.144 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.144 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.144 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.122 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.118 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/18/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.199 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.218 |
| 10/15/2025 | $3.218 |
| 10/14/2025 | $3.236 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.234 |
| 10/12/2025 | $3.234 |
| 10/11/2025 | $3.234 |
| 10/10/2025 | $3.234 |
| 10/09/2025 | $3.234 |
| 10/08/2025 | $3.333 |
| 10/07/2025 | $3.333 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.333 |
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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 (700).
Boston Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Boston Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 34,790 | 51.9% |
| Natural Gas | 26,595 | 39.7% |
| Heating Oil | 3,272 | 4.9% |
| No Fuel | 1,289 | 1.9% |
| Propane | 948 | 1.4% |
| Other Fuels | 700 | 1.0% |
| Solar | 29 | 0.0% |
| Coal | 27 | 0.0% |
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 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 6,168 to 3,272, a 46.95% drop.
Boston Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 8,849 |
| 2012 | 8,349 |
| 2013 | 7,345 |
| 2014 | 6,582 |
| 2015 | 6,238 |
| 2016 | 6,168 |
| 2017 | 5,579 |
| 2018 | 5,223 |
| 2019 | 4,491 |
| 2020 | 4,046 |
| 2021 | 3,540 |
| 2022 | 3,272 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Boston
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,347 to 948.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 26,276 to 26,595.
Electricity use for home heating in Boston
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Boston. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 28,722 to 34,790, a 21.13% 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 45.00% increase from 2016, when only 20 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Boston, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 3,272 households in Boston heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Boston temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
4.88% of Boston, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Boston, MA Households | Boston, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 67,041 | 3,272 |
178 Boston, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Boston homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Boston 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, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, and Gulf in So. Portland, . Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Boston.
Boston Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Boston,MA?
The best price of home heating oil in Boston,MA today is $2.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Boston,MA ranges from a low of $2.70 to a high of $3.74. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.28.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Boston,MA?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $328.00 in Boston,MA. Prices range from $270.00 to $374.00, depending on the oil company.
Is the price of heating oil in Boston,MA rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Boston,MA has risen by $0.037 over the last 7 days.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Boston,MA?
The average price of home heating oil in Boston,MA is $3.28 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Boston,MA?
Today in Boston,MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.70 per gallon, which amounts to $270.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
What is the current price of heating oil in Boston,MA?
The current price of heating oil in Boston,MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.74 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.28 per gallon.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Boston,MA?
Heating oil prices in Boston,MA rose $0.037 over the last week because home heating oil demand in Newington is rising, but fuel inventories in local heating oil terminals is falling. (Updated October 28th, 2025).
How much is home heating oil right now in Boston,MA?
The current price of home heating oil in Boston,MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.74 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 Boston,MA?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Boston,MA by $0.04 per gallon over the past 1 days, which amounts to a $3.70 for a 100-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Boston,MA?
As of today, November 4th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.28 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.70 to $3.74 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Boston,MA?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Boston,MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.74 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 Boston,MA?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Boston,MA. Over the past year, Boston,MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.66 per gallon more than of $3.28, and $2.24 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.70. 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.
