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Oil Prices in Amherst, MA

Updated Today at 11:00 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Surner Heating Company Call for price No No
Surner Discount Oil Call for price No No
Richard Fuel and Heating Inc $3.34 Yes Yes
Sandri Energy $3.30 Yes Yes
Kieras Oil Inc Call for price No No
Anytime Oil Call for price No No
Dans Oil Company Call for price No No
Alpha Oil Company Call for price No No
Alves Fuels Call for price No No
Cernak Fuel Call for price No No
Fuel Services Inc Call for price No No
Kaeble Oil Inc Call for price No No
Noonan Energy Corp Call for price No No
OConnell Oil Call for price No No
Chets Heating Oil Call for price No No
Cirelli Oil Company Call for price No No
Friendly Fuel Oil Company Call for price No No
Kuttys Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Mallard Heating and Fuel Call for price No No
Noels Heating Call for price No No
Nowak Oil Company Call for price No No
Patterson Fuel Company Call for price No No
Pauls Oil Call for price No No
Rubner Oil Call for price No No

Amherst Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Amherst homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 24 heating oil companies that serve Amherst 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 12 “full-service” oil companies that serve Amherst. Full service companies such as Richard's Fuel & Heating Inc or Kieras Oil 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 Amherst 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 Amherst include Nowak Oil Co and Surner Discount Oil.

Amherst Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Amherst: 24 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Amherst: 18 miles

Average Number Of Amherst Homes Served Per Company: 119 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Amherst Oil Company: 104,474 gallons per year

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QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.30 per gallon/galAug 3, 2025, 11:00 AM
150 gallonsgals$3.30 per gallon/galAug 3, 2025, 11:00 AM
200 gallonsgals$3.30 per gallon/galAug 3, 2025, 11:00 AM
250 gallonsgals$3.30 per gallon/galAug 3, 2025, 11:00 AM

Amherst Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
08/03/2025 $3.319
08/02/2025 $3.319
08/01/2025 $3.319
07/31/2025 $3.319
07/30/2025 $3.319
07/29/2025 $3.246
07/28/2025 $3.246
07/27/2025 $3.246
07/26/2025 $3.246
07/25/2025 $3.246
07/24/2025 $3.246
07/23/2025 $3.246
07/22/2025 $3.246
07/21/2025 $3.246
07/20/2025 $3.246
07/19/2025 $3.246
07/18/2025 $3.246
07/17/2025 $3.259
07/16/2025 $3.287
07/15/2025 $3.287
07/14/2025 $3.287
07/13/2025 $3.277
07/12/2025 $3.277
07/11/2025 $3.277
07/10/2025 $3.286
07/09/2025 $3.286
07/08/2025 $3.286
07/07/2025 $3.277
07/06/2025 $3.277
07/05/2025 $3.277
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Amherst Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Amherst, used by 3,350 or 34.18% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Amherst homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,859 homes (29.17%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (2,163), propane (942), wood (239), and other fuels (103).

Amherst Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelAmherst Households % of Households
Electricity3,35034.2%
Heating Oil2,85929.2%
Natural Gas2,16322.1%
Propane9429.6%
Wood2392.4%
Solar1051.1%
Other Fuels1031.1%
No Fuel550.6%

Electricity (34.2%)

Heating oil (29.2%)

Natural gas (22.1%)

Propane (9.6%)

Wood (2.4%)

Solar (1.1%)

Other fuels (1.1%)

No fuel (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Amherst

Heating oil has become less popular in Amherst. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,264 to 2,859, a 12.41% drop.

Amherst Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20113,310
20123,130
20133,264
20143,156
20153,156
20163,111
20173,018
20182,936
20192,957
20202,833
20212,846
20222,859

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Amherst

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 698 to 942.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,115 to 2,163.

Electricity use for home heating in Amherst

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Amherst. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,717 to 3,350, a 23.30% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Amherst

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, 105 homes in Amherst are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2013, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

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Amherst, MA Heating Oil Delivery Map

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Amherst, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,859 households in Amherst, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Amherst, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

29% of Amherst, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Amherst, MA HouseholdsAmherst, MA Heating Oil Households
9,8002,859

24 Amherst, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Amherst, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Amherst, MA community relies on its 24 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 Amherst, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sti in Springfield, MA and Sprague in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Amherst, MA.

Amherst Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Amherst, MA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Amherst, MA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.05 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Amherst, MA?

Today in Amherst, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.30 per gallon, which amounts to $329.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Amherst, MA?

Heating oil prices in Amherst, MA have fallen in the last day by -$0.02.

Is heating oil going up or down in Amherst, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Amherst, MA by $0.05 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $5.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Amherst, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Amherst, MA. Over the past year, Amherst, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.74 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.43 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.32, and $2.45 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.30. 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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