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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Amherst, MA
Updated on December 3, 2025 at 01:15 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Surner Discount Oil | $3.40 |
| Surner Heating Company | $3.50 |
| Richard Fuel and Heating Inc | $3.44 |
| Kieras Oil Inc | $3.40 |
| Anytime Oil | $3.34 |
| Dans Oil Company | $3.35 |
| Sandri Energy | $3.55 |
| BottomLine Oil Springfield | $3.35 |
| Nowak Oil Company | Call for price |
| Alves Fuels | Call for price |
| Fuel Services Inc | Call for price |
| Patterson Fuel Company | Call for price |
| Friendly Fuel Oil Company | Call for price |
| Noonan Energy Corp | Call for price |
| Noels Heating | Call for price |
| Chets Heating Oil | Call for price |
| Cernak Fuel | Call for price |
| Pauls Oil | Call for price |
| Rubner Oil | Call for price |
| Kuttys Fuel Oil Inc | Call for price |
| OConnell Oil | Call for price |
| Cirelli Oil Company | Call for price |
| Alpha Oil Company | Call for price |
| Kaeble Oil Inc | Call for price |
| Mallard Heating and Fuel | Call for price |
Amherst Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Amherst Western Mass homeowners heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 25 heating oil companies that serve Amherst Western Mass plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford 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 Richard's Fuel & Heating Inc or Kieras Oil Inc offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client 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 customers who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. A few of the 2 Amherst Western Mass cash heating oil companies serving Amherst Western Mass include Nowak Oil Co Inc and Surner Discount Oil.
Amherst Western Mass Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Amherst Western Mass: 25 companies . Average No of Amherst Western Mass Households served for Heating Oil : 2859
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.
Overview
Amherst Western Mass Number Two Heating Oil By The Numbers In 2024, Amherst Western Mass residents consumed a total of 582 million gallons of number two heating oil. Short Term Trends Amherst Western Mass’s overall heating oil consumption varies ,annually correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ furnaces need to burn additional fuel oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Amherst Western Mass was 30°F, which was the same as the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Amherst Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 26.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 26° F |
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Cheapest Amherst Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.30 per gallon/gal | Dec 4, 2025, 9:15 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.30 per gallon/gal | Dec 4, 2025, 9:15 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.30 per gallon/gal | Dec 4, 2025, 9:15 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.30 per gallon/gal | Dec 4, 2025, 9:15 AM |
Amherst Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on November 14, 2025 at 04:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.047 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.119 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.299 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.222 |
Amherst Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 14, 2025 at 04:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | $3.322 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.322 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.322 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.287 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.281 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.206 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.206 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.206 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.210 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.228 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.213 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.221 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.221 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.221 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.221 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.221 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.201 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.238 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.203 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.203 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.203 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.203 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.212 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.212 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.142 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.142 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.142 |
| 10/18/2025 | $3.142 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.142 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.142 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Amherst Western Mass Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Amherst Western Mass, used by 93,682 or 55% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Amherst Western Mass homeowners is Electricity, used by 39,689 homes (23%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (15%), Propane (5%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Amherst Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93682 | 8530 | 39689 | 24929 | 2909 | 414 | 1277 |
| 2024 | 62889 | 10538 | 40605 | 27025 | 3150 | 717 | 1166 |
| 2023 | 33841 | 12405 | 41394 | 29336 | 3372 | 1000 | 1060 |
| 2022 | 26189 | 11579 | 37177 | 29554 | 3251 | 990 | 1147 |
| 2021 | 26939 | 10863 | 37176 | 31913 | 3117 | 1002 | 1301 |
| 2020 | 29288 | 11106 | 40323 | 34068 | 3263 | 996 | 1379 |
| 2019 | 31406 | 9443 | 37699 | 34802 | 3587 | 735 | 1668 |
| 2018 | 35561 | 8010 | 32657 | 35347 | 3671 | 519 | 1658 |
| 2017 | 36349 | 8144 | 33472 | 35679 | 3562 | 374 | 1163 |
| 2016 | 33278 | 8310 | 33333 | 36847 | 3642 | 193 | 733 |
| 2015 | 30538 | 8434 | 32270 | 37686 | 4275 | 37 | 625 |
| 2014 | 30913 | 8182 | 31824 | 37872 | 4421 | 0 | 506 |
| 2013 | 28432 | 8156 | 31911 | 38574 | 4365 | 0 | 477 |
| 2012 | 27747 | 7925 | 31610 | 38297 | 4604 | 0 | 621 |
| 2011 | 31263 | 6985 | 29616 | 38552 | 4608 | 0 | 788 |
| 2010 | 33091 | 6239 | 28050 | 40890 | 4439 | 0 | 1023 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Amherst Western Mass
Oil has become becoming less popular in Amherst Western Mass. In the 6 years since 2019, the number of families using oil fell from 34,802 to 24,929, a 28% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Amherst
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 2039 |
| 2025-11-10 | 2039 |
| 2025-11-09 | 2039 |
| 2025-11-08 | 2039 |
| 2025-11-07 | 2040 |
| 2025-11-06 | 2040 |
| 2025-11-05 | 2040 |
| 2025-11-04 | 2040 |
| 2025-11-03 | 2040 |
| 2025-11-02 | 2041 |
| 2025-11-01 | 2041 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2041 |
| 2025-10-30 | 2041 |
| 2025-10-29 | 2041 |
| 2025-10-28 | 2041 |
| 2025-10-27 | 2042 |
| 2025-10-26 | 2042 |
| 2025-10-25 | 2042 |
| 2025-10-24 | 2042 |
| 2025-10-23 | 2043 |
| 2025-10-22 | 2043 |
| 2025-10-21 | 2043 |
| 2025-10-20 | 2043 |
| 2025-10-19 | 2044 |
| 2025-10-18 | 2044 |
| 2025-10-17 | 2044 |
| 2025-10-16 | 2044 |
| 2025-10-15 | 2044 |
| 2025-10-14 | 2045 |
| 2025-10-13 | 2045 |
| 2025-10-12 | 2045 |
| 2025-10-11 | 2045 |
| 2025-10-10 | 2046 |
| 2025-10-09 | 2046 |
| 2025-10-08 | 2046 |
| 2025-10-07 | 2046 |
| 2025-10-06 | 2047 |
| 2025-10-05 | 2047 |
| 2025-10-04 | 2047 |
| 2025-10-03 | 2047 |
| 2025-10-02 | 2048 |
| 2025-10-01 | 2048 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2048 |
| 2025-09-29 | 2048 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Amherst Western Mass
Between 2019 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 9,443 to 8,530, a 10% change. Comparing 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 31,406 to 93,682, a 198% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Amherst Western Mass
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Amherst Western Mass. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 37,699 to 39,689, a 5% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Amherst Western Mass
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all 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 (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. As it stands today, 414 homes in Amherst Western Mass are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 44% drop from 2019, when 735 homes incorporated active solar heating.
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Amherst, MA Heating Oil Delivery Map
Overview
Amherst Western Mass Heating Oil Delivery Overview 6,500,018 residences in Amherst Western Mass heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Amherst Western Mass temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 19% of Amherst Western Mass families rely on heating oil delivery each winter. 120 Amherst Western Mass Fuel Oil Companies Serving The Community With 582,115,837.988 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Amherst Western Mass families last winter, the Amherst Western Mass community relies on its 120 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 region.
29.17% of Amherst, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Amherst, MA Households | Amherst, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 9,800 | 2,859 |
Amherst Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Amherst Western Mass?
The best price of home heating oil in Amherst Western Mass today is $3.26 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Amherst Western Mass ranges from a low of $3.26 to a high of $3.65. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.44.
Is the price of heating oil in Amherst Western Mass rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Amherst Western Mass has risen by $0.119 over the last 7 days.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Amherst Western Mass?
The average price of home heating oil in Amherst Western Mass is $3.44 per gallon.
How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Amherst Western Mass?
150 gallons of heating oil costs $344.00 in Amherst Western Mass.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Amherst Western Mass?
Today in Amherst Western Mass, the price of home heating oil is $3.26 per gallon, which amounts to $325.70 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
What is the current price of heating oil in Amherst Western Mass?
The current price of heating oil in Amherst Western Mass ranges from $3.26 to $3.65 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.44 per gallon.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Amherst Western Mass?
Heating oil prices in Amherst Western Mass rose $0.119 over the last week because home heating oil demand in Albany is rising, but fuel inventories in local heating oil terminals is falling. (Updated November 14th, 2025).
How much is home heating oil right now in Amherst Western Mass?
The current price of home heating oil in Amherst Western Mass ranges from $3.26 to $3.65 per gallon for a 150-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 Amherst Western Mass?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Amherst Western Mass by $0.12 per gallon over the past 1 days, which amounts to a $17.85 for a 150-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Amherst Western Mass?
As of today, November 21st, 2025, the price of oil is $3.26 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.26 to $3.65 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Amherst Western Mass?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Amherst Western Mass ranges from $3.26 to $3.65 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How high will oil go in Amherst Western Mass?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Amherst Western Mass. Over the past year, Amherst Western Mass heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.50 per gallon more than of $3.44, and $1.69 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.26. 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.
