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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Amherst, MA
Updated Today at 06:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Dans Oil Company | $5.25 This price was viewed on https://dansoilco.com/ at 6:00pm on 4/7/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01002. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Dans Oil Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Kieras Oil Inc | $5.30 This price was viewed on https://www.kierasoil.com/ at 6:00pm on 4/7/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01002. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Kieras Oil Inc. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Surner Discount Oil | $5.34 This price was viewed on https://www.madisonoilcompany.com/ at 6:00pm on 4/7/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01002. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Surner Discount Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Sandri Energy | $5.40 This price was viewed on https://sandri.com/ at 6:00pm on 4/7/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01002. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Sandri Energy. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
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Amherst Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Amherst Western Mass homeowners heating with heating oil, picking which of the 25 heating oil companies that serve Amherst Western Mass can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 12 “full-service” oil companies that serve Amherst Western Mass. Full service companies such as Hoffman Fuel Company Of Danbury or Westmore Fuel Co Inc offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Examples of 2 Amherst Western Mass cash heating oil companies serving Amherst Western Mass include Aldin Associates LP and Alliance Energy LLC.
Amherst Western Mass Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Amherst Western Mass: 25 companies .
Average Number of Amherst Western Mass Houses Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 96
Amherst, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Amherst homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Amherst ranks 57th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Amherst ranks 218th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Amherst Western Mass’s overall oil usage fluctuates annually primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ furnaces need to burn more and more oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Amherst Western Mass was 26.8°F, which was 5.8°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Amherst Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 26.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 32.6° F |
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Cheapest Amherst Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $5.25 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $5.25 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $5.25 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $5.25 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:00 PM |
Cheapest Amherst Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 06:00 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.272 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.652 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$2.050 |
Cheapest Amherst Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 06:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | $5.250 |
| 04/06/2026 | $5.250 |
| 04/05/2026 | $5.299 |
| 04/04/2026 | $5.299 |
| 04/03/2026 | $5.299 |
| 04/02/2026 | $5.099 |
| 04/01/2026 | $4.978 |
| 03/31/2026 | $5.300 |
| 03/30/2026 | $5.300 |
| 03/29/2026 | $5.198 |
| 03/28/2026 | $5.198 |
| 03/27/2026 | $5.198 |
| 03/26/2026 | $4.999 |
| 03/25/2026 | $5.199 |
| 03/24/2026 | $5.098 |
| 03/23/2026 | $5.200 |
| 03/22/2026 | $5.050 |
| 03/21/2026 | $5.050 |
| 03/20/2026 | $5.050 |
| 03/03/2026 | $3.798 |
| 03/02/2026 | $3.698 |
| 03/01/2026 | $3.698 |
| 02/28/2026 | $3.698 |
| 02/27/2026 | $3.698 |
| 02/26/2026 | $3.698 |
| 02/25/2026 | $3.698 |
| 02/24/2026 | $3.648 |
| 02/23/2026 | $3.648 |
| 02/22/2026 | $3.598 |
| 02/21/2026 | $3.598 |
Average Amherst Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.026 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.332 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$1.985 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$2.201 |
Average Amherst Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | $5.742 |
| 03/23/2026 | $5.768 |
| 03/16/2026 | $5.384 |
| 03/09/2026 | $5.443 |
| 03/02/2026 | $4.410 |
| 02/23/2026 | $4.207 |
| 02/16/2026 | $4.214 |
| 02/09/2026 | $4.230 |
| 02/02/2026 | $4.145 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.980 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.799 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.741 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.757 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.751 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.768 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.806 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.824 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.815 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.847 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.782 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.760 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.631 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.612 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.548 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.561 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.481 |
| 09/29/2025 | $3.730 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.673 |
| 09/15/2025 | $3.712 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.693 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.691 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.728 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.621 |
| 08/11/2025 | $3.672 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.698 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.784 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.890 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.771 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.791 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.651 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.660 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.831 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.526 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.447 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.462 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.537 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.440 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.462 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.665 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.605 |
| 04/14/2025 | $3.590 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.541 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Amherst Western Mass Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Electricity is the most popular choice in Amherst Western Mass, used by 3,766 or 37% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Amherst Western Mass homeowners is Natural Gas, used by 2,404 homes (23%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (23%), Propane (11%), Wood (3%), and Other (2%).
Amherst Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,404 | 1,130 | 3,766 | 2,401 | 280 | 92 | 105 |
| 2024 | 2,319 | 1,091 | 3,619 | 2,483 | 282 | 90 | 94 |
| 2023 | 2,218 | 1,070 | 3,458 | 2,491 | 285 | 89 | 86 |
| 2022 | 2,167 | 876 | 2,796 | 2,439 | 259 | 77 | 105 |
| 2021 | 2,338 | 930 | 3,356 | 2,846 | 261 | 89 | 111 |
| 2020 | 2,528 | 918 | 3,362 | 2,833 | 284 | 75 | 119 |
| 2019 | 2,700 | 676 | 2,902 | 2,957 | 308 | 50 | 154 |
| 2018 | 3,151 | 664 | 2,622 | 2,936 | 303 | 38 | 119 |
| 2017 | 2,891 | 691 | 2,931 | 3,018 | 293 | 25 | 79 |
| 2016 | 2,677 | 694 | 2,648 | 3,111 | 318 | 9 | 51 |
| 2015 | 2,465 | 710 | 2,724 | 3,156 | 383 | 0 | 53 |
| 2014 | 2,670 | 658 | 2,591 | 3,156 | 356 | 0 | 33 |
| 2013 | 2,115 | 698 | 2,717 | 3,264 | 373 | 0 | 47 |
| 2012 | 2,514 | 618 | 2,541 | 3,130 | 390 | 0 | 56 |
| 2011 | 2,672 | 553 | 2,409 | 3,310 | 377 | 0 | 75 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Amherst Western Mass
Heating oil has become less popular in Amherst Western Mass. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of residents using fuel oil declined from 2,846 to 2,401, a 16% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Amherst Western Mass
Between 2021 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 930 to 1,130, a 22% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 2,338 to 2,404, a 3% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Amherst Western Mass
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Amherst Western Mass. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,356 to 3,766, a 12% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Amherst Western Mass
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. As it stands today, 92 homes in Amherst Western Mass are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 3% gain from 2021, when 89 homes used active solar heating.
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Amherst Western Mass Heating Oil Delivery Overview
2,401 families in Amherst Western Mass heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Amherst Western Mass temperatures drop as low as 19.6° F each winter. 23% of Amherst Western Mass households rely on heating oil delivery each winter.
23% of Amherst, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Amherst, MA Households | Amherst, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10,286 | 2,401 |
25 Amherst Western Mass Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 2,507,377.308 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Amherst Western Mass houses during this past winter, the Amherst Western Mass community relies on its 25 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Amherst Western Mass, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to homes and businesses throughout Amherst Western Mass and the surrounding area.
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 risen by $0.272 over the last 7 days.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Amherst, MA?
The average price of home heating oil in Amherst, MA is $5.74 per gallon.
Is heating oil going up or down in Amherst, MA?
Heating oil prices in Amherst, MA have risen by $0.272 over the past 7 days.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Amherst, MA?
Heating oil prices in Amherst, MA have increased by $0.27 compared to March 31st, 2026, due to rising demand for home heating oil combined with historically low inventories. (Updated April 7th, 2026).
