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Oil Prices in South Boston, MA
Updated Today at 12:22 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Jos Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Direct Fuel Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Albert Culver Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Broco Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| John's Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Absolute Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Basile Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Blackstone Valley Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Bridgewater Fuel | 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 |
| Fossil Fuel Enterprises | Call for price | No | No |
| Johnson Fuel Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Ken Duval Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Lapuma Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Nardone Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Patriot Liquid Energy Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Walshs Oil LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Needham Oil Online | 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 |
| Anderson Fuel | 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 |
| 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 |
| Kelley's Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| KerivanLane Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| L & T Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Linwood Fuel Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Lipsett & Sons Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| MacFarlane Energy Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Mel & Sons Oil Sales Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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South Boston, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $3.39 | $3.39 | Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 150 | $3.30 | $3.39 | Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 200 | $3.28 | $3.39 | Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 250 | $3.28 | $3.39 | Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM |
South Boston Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/19/2025 | $3.770 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.770 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.770 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.669 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.675 |
| 01/14/2025 | $3.748 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.797 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.532 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.532 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.532 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.578 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.430 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.421 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.369 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.412 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.412 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.369 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.295 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.279 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.265 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.276 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.224 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.224 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.224 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.231 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.177 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.151 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.225 |
| 12/22/2024 | $3.231 |
| 12/21/2024 | $3.231 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Boston Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in South Boston, used by 11,276 or 68.36% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Boston homeowners is electricity, used by 3,624 homes (21.97%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (820), propane (558), no fuel (203), and other fuels (47).
South Boston Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | South Boston Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 11,276 | 68.4% |
| Electricity | 3,624 | 22.0% |
| Heating Oil | 820 | 5.0% |
| Propane | 558 | 3.4% |
| No Fuel | 203 | 1.2% |
| Other Fuels | 31 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 16 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (68.4%)
Electricity (22.0%)
Heating oil (5.0%)
Propane (3.4%)
No fuel (1.2%)
Other fuels (0.2%)
Solar (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Boston
Heating oil has become less popular in South Boston. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,034 to 820, a 20.70% drop.
South Boston Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,523 |
| 2012 | 1,178 |
| 2013 | 1,062 |
| 2014 | 917 |
| 2015 | 976 |
| 2016 | 1,005 |
| 2017 | 1,075 |
| 2018 | 1,034 |
| 2019 | 954 |
| 2020 | 876 |
| 2021 | 848 |
| 2022 | 820 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Boston
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 476 to 558.
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 11,429 to 11,276.
Electricity use for home heating in South Boston
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in South Boston. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 3,750 to 3,624, a 3.36% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in South 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, 16 homes in South Boston are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 100.00% increase from 2018, when only 8 homes had installed active solar heating.
South Boston Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For South Boston homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 161 heating oil companies that serve South 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 80 “full-service” oil companies that serve South 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 South 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 South Boston include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.
South Boston Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving South Boston: 161 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to South Boston: 18 miles
Average Number Of South Boston Homes Served Per Company: 5 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per South Boston Oil Company: 4,466 gallons per year
South Boston, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 820 households in South Boston, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Boston, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
4% of South Boston, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| South Boston, MA Households | South Boston, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 16,494 | 820 |
161 South Boston, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 719,149 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Boston, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the South Boston, MA community relies on its 161 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 South 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 South Boston, MA.
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