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Oil Prices in Boston, MA

Updated Today at 05:46 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Direct Fuel $3.25 Yes Yes
John Oil Company $3.29 Yes Yes
Kelley Oil Company $3.60 Yes Yes
M and T Oil Company $3.74 Yes Yes
Absolute Oil $3.39 Yes Yes
Basile Oil Company $2.50 Yes Yes
Fossil Fuel Enterprises $3.45 Yes Yes
Lapuma Fuel $3.20 Yes Yes
Marios Oil $3.30 Yes Yes
Michaels McGrath Heating Oil and Diesel $3.39 Yes Yes
S and D Oil Company $3.19 Yes Yes
Walshs Oil $3.35 Yes Yes
Needham Oil Online $4.09 Yes Yes
Ashley Fuel $3.50 Yes Yes
Albert Culver Company $3.29 Yes Yes
Orlando Fuel Service $3.49 Yes Yes
Broco Oil Inc 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
My Easy Oil Call for price No No
Nardone Oil Call for price No No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc Call for price No No
Bridgewater Fuel Call for price No No
Ken Duval Oil Call for price No No
A Hohmann and Company Call for price No No
Alliance Express Call for price No No
Alvin Hollis and Company Call for price No No
Arlex Oil Corp Call for price No No
Arlington Fuel Oil Company Call for price No No
Arlmont Fuel Corp Call for price No No
AtlanticPratt Energy Call for price No No
Bigelow Oil Company Call for price No No
Booma Oil Inc Call for price No No
Busa Fuel Oil Company 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 Call for price No No
Fisher Churchill Company Call for price No No
Frank Lamparelli Oil Company Call for price No No
Genove Oil and Air Company Call for price No No
Holden Oil Call for price No No
Horan Oil Corp Call for price No No
Jackson Fuel Call for price No No
James J Hayes Oil Company Call for price No No
Keohan Fuels and Transportation Call for price No No
KerivanLane Inc Call for price No No
L and T Oil Company Call for price No No

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

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Cheapest Boston, MA Oil Price Per Gallon

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100 gallonsgals$2.50 per gallon/galJul 1, 2025, 5:45 AM
150 gallonsgals$2.50 per gallon/galJul 1, 2025, 5:45 AM
200 gallonsgals$2.50 per gallon/galJul 1, 2025, 5:45 AM
250 gallonsgals$2.50 per gallon/galJul 1, 2025, 5:45 AM

Boston Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend -$0.056
1 Month Trend +$0.221
1 Year Trend -$0.146

Boston Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
07/01/2025 $3.376
06/30/2025 $3.376
06/29/2025 $3.403
06/28/2025 $3.403
06/27/2025 $3.403
06/26/2025 $3.333
06/25/2025 $3.401
06/24/2025 $3.432
06/23/2025 $3.395
06/22/2025 $3.403
06/21/2025 $3.403
06/20/2025 $3.403
06/19/2025 $3.373
06/18/2025 $3.299
06/17/2025 $3.321
06/16/2025 $3.296
06/15/2025 $3.164
06/14/2025 $3.164
06/13/2025 $3.164
06/12/2025 $3.131
06/11/2025 $3.228
06/10/2025 $3.215
06/09/2025 $3.214
06/08/2025 $3.167
06/07/2025 $3.167
06/06/2025 $3.167
06/05/2025 $3.246
06/04/2025 $3.237
06/03/2025 $3.178
06/02/2025 $3.147
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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

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 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 7,345 to 3,272, a 55.45% 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 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,298 to 948.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 26,124 to 26,595.

Electricity use for home heating in Boston

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Boston. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 27,059 to 34,790, a 28.57% 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 6.45% decrease from 2013, when only 31 homes had installed active solar heating.

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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 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 $2.50 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Boston, MA ranges from a low of $2.50 to a high of $4.09. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.38.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $338.00 in Boston, MA. Prices range from $250.00 to $409.00, 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 been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.89 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Boston, MA is $3.38 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 $2.50 per gallon, which amounts to $250.00 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 $2.50 to $4.09 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.38 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Boston, MA ranges from $2.50 to $4.09 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 down in Boston, MA by $0.89 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $89.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Boston, MA?

As of today, July 1st, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.38 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.50 to $4.09 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 $2.50 to $4.09 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 $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.95 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.38, and $3.83 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.50. 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.

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