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Oil Prices in Boston, MA

Updated Today at 05:52 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Direct Fuel Inc	$3.15	Yes	Yes
John's Oil Co	$3.39	Yes	Yes
Kelley's Oil Co Inc	$3.54	Yes	Yes
Metro Energy	$3.69	Yes	Yes
Absolute Oil	$3.39	Yes	Yes
Basile Oil Co	$2.67	Yes	Yes
Fossil Fuel Enterprises	$3.45	Yes	Yes
Johnson Fuel Co	$3.20	Yes	Yes
Lapuma Fuel	$3.64	Yes	Yes
Mario's Oil Company	$3.30	Yes	Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel	$3.39	Yes	Yes
S & D Oil Company Inc	$3.29	Yes	Yes
Walshs Oil LLC	$3.45	Yes	Yes
Needham Oil Online	$4.19	Yes	Yes
Ashley Fuel Inc	$3.40	Yes	Yes
Albert Culver Co	$3.79	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 & 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
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc	Call for price	No	No
KerivanLane Inc	Call for price	No	No

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

Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$2.67 per gallon/gal	Mar 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
150 gallonsgals	$2.67 per gallon/gal	Mar 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
200 gallonsgals	$2.67 per gallon/gal	Mar 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
250 gallonsgals	$2.67 per gallon/gal	Mar 27, 2025, 5:47 PM

Boston Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	-$0.006
1 Week Trend	+$0.054
1 Month Trend	-$0.292
1 Year Trend	-$0.309

Boston Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
03/27/2025	$3.436
03/26/2025	$3.442
03/25/2025	$3.424
03/24/2025	$3.444
03/23/2025	$3.453
03/22/2025	$3.453
03/21/2025	$3.453
03/20/2025	$3.382
03/19/2025	$3.449
03/18/2025	$3.462
03/17/2025	$3.460
03/16/2025	$3.490
03/15/2025	$3.490
03/14/2025	$3.490
03/13/2025	$3.460
03/12/2025	$3.516
03/11/2025	$3.528
03/10/2025	$3.531
03/09/2025	$3.618
03/08/2025	$3.618
03/07/2025	$3.618
03/06/2025	$3.664
03/05/2025	$3.662
03/04/2025	$3.635
03/03/2025	$3.654
03/02/2025	$3.657
03/01/2025	$3.657
02/28/2025	$3.660
02/27/2025	$3.629
02/26/2025	$3.674

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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 8,349 to 3,272, a 60.81% 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 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,143 to 948.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 25,689 to 26,595.

Electricity use for home heating in Boston

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Boston. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 27,011 to 34,790, a 28.80% 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 314.29% increase from 2012, when only 7 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 43^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Boston ranks 173^rd 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 1.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Boston Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	35.5° F
2023 - 2024	36.9° F

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 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, 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 $2.67 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Boston, MA ranges from a low of $2.67 to a high of $4.19. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.44.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $344.00 in Boston, MA. Prices range from $267.00 to $419.00, 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 $0.79 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 $3.44 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 $2.67 per gallon, which amounts to $267.00 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 $2.67 to $4.19 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.44 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 $2.67 to $4.19 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 $0.79 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $79.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Boston, MA?

As of today, March 27th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.44 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.67 to $4.19 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 $2.67 to $4.19 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 $2.89 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.44, and $3.66 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.67. 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.