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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 31 Gloucester Suppliers

Oil Prices in Gloucester, MA

Updated Today at 04:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Cape Ann Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Scott Energy Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
J M Walsh Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Direct Fuel Inc	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Ashley Fuel Inc	$3.55	Yes	Yes
Absolute Oil	$3.24	Yes	Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel	$3.24	Yes	Yes
My Easy Oil	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Senior Citizen Heating Oil	$3.02	Yes	Yes
Lombardi Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Holden Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mike & Sons Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Stocker Home Energy Service	Call for price	No	No
Todd Oil	Call for price	No	No
Townsend Energy	Call for price	No	No
Anchor Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Dom's Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Eaton Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Maria's Oil	Call for price	No	No
Merit Oil Corporation	Call for price	No	No
Middelton Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Morneau Brothers Oil	Call for price	No	No
Natural Oil	Call for price	No	No
Sols Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Spartan Oil	Call for price	No	No
Stadium Oil Heat	Call for price	No	No
Stelline Oil Heating Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
T P Heating & Oil	Call for price	No	No
Terenzoni Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Wojcik Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Ynot Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Gloucester, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.90	$3.02	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.90	$3.02	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.90	$3.02	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.90	$3.02	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Gloucester Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	-$0.017
1 Week Trend	+$0.145
1 Month Trend	-$0.031
1 Year Trend	-$0.551

Gloucester Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/20/2024	$3.175
12/19/2024	$3.191
12/18/2024	$3.150
12/17/2024	$3.150
12/16/2024	$3.143
12/15/2024	$3.030
12/14/2024	$3.030
12/13/2024	$3.030
12/12/2024	$3.030
12/11/2024	$3.070
12/10/2024	$3.156
12/09/2024	$3.156
12/08/2024	$3.236
12/07/2024	$3.236
12/06/2024	$3.235
12/05/2024	$3.236
12/04/2024	$3.236
12/03/2024	$3.226
12/02/2024	$3.176
12/01/2024	$3.160
11/30/2024	$3.160
11/29/2024	$3.160
11/28/2024	$3.176
11/27/2024	$3.176
11/26/2024	$3.173
11/25/2024	$3.196
11/24/2024	$3.186
11/23/2024	$3.186
11/22/2024	$3.186
11/21/2024	$3.206

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Gloucester Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Gloucester, used by 5,359 or 41.45% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Gloucester homeowners is heating oil, used by 4,226 homes (32.68%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (2,264), propane (675), other fuels (138), and other fuels (343).

Gloucester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Gloucester Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	5,359	41.5%
Heating Oil	4,226	32.7%
Electricity	2,264	17.5%
Propane	675	5.2%
Other Fuels	138	1.1%
Solar	137	1.1%
Wood	106	0.8%
No Fuel	94	0.7%
Coal	6	0.1%

Natural gas (41.5%)

Heating oil (32.7%)

Electricity (17.5%)

Propane (5.2%)

Other fuels (1.1%)

Solar (1.1%)

Wood (0.8%)

No fuel (0.7%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Gloucester

Heating oil has become less popular in Gloucester. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,297 to 4,226, a 20.22% drop.

Gloucester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	5,648
2012	5,297
2013	5,056
2014	4,620
2015	4,440
2016	4,369
2017	4,430
2018	4,524
2019	4,673
2020	4,761
2021	4,486
2022	4,226

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Gloucester

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 444 to 675.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,709 to 5,359.

Electricity use for home heating in Gloucester

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Gloucester. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,522 to 2,264, a 48.75% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Gloucester

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, 137 homes in Gloucester are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Gloucester, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Gloucester homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Gloucester ranks 24^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Gloucester ranks 101^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Gloucester’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 Gloucester, the average outside temperature was 4.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Gloucester Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	42.7° F
2023 - 2024	38.3° F

Gloucester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Gloucester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 31 heating oil companies that serve Gloucester 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 11 “full-service” oil companies that serve Gloucester. Full service companies such as Absolute Oil or Scott Energy Co 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester include Maria's Oil and Stadium Oil Heat.

Gloucester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Gloucester: 31 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Gloucester: 18 miles

Average Number Of Gloucester Homes Served Per Company: 136 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Gloucester Oil Company: 119,556 gallons per year

Gloucester, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,226 households in Gloucester, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Gloucester, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

32% of Gloucester, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Gloucester, MA Households	Gloucester, MA Heating Oil Households
12,930	4,226

31 Gloucester, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Gloucester, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Gloucester, MA community relies on its 31 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 Gloucester, MA, two of the closest terminals are Irving in Revere, MA and Irving in Revere, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Gloucester, MA.

Gloucester Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Gloucester, MA?

The best price of home heating oil in Gloucester, MA today is $2.90 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Gloucester, MA ranges from a low of $2.90 to a high of $3.55. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.17.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $317.00 in Gloucester, MA. Prices range from $289.90 to $355.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Gloucester, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.23 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Gloucester, MA is $3.17 per gallon.

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

Today in Gloucester, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.90 per gallon, which amounts to $289.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Gloucester, MA?

The current price of heating oil in Gloucester, MA ranges from $2.90 to $3.55 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.17 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Gloucester, MA ranges from $2.90 to $3.55 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 Gloucester, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Gloucester, MA by $0.23 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $23.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Gloucester, MA?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.17 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.90 to $3.55 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Gloucester, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Gloucester, MA ranges from $2.90 to $3.55 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 Gloucester, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Gloucester, MA. Over the past year, Gloucester, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.69 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.52 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.17, and $2.80 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.90. 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.