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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 161 South Boston Suppliers

Oil Prices in South Boston, MA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Broco Oil Inc $3.20 Yes Yes
Kelley's Oil Co Inc $3.38 Yes Yes
Absolute Oil $3.29 Yes Yes
Fossil Fuel Enterprises $3.33 Yes Yes
Titan Oil LLC $3.30 Yes Yes
Cesars Oil Call for price No No
A Hohmann & Co Inc Call for price No No
Albert Culver Co 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
Direct Fuel Inc $3.00 Yes Yes
Basile Oil Co $2.60 Yes Yes
Needham Oil Online $3.79 Yes Yes
Blackstone Valley Oil Call for price No No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc Call for price No No
Community Oil Company 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$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

South Boston Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.079
1 Month Trend-$0.637
1 Year Trend-$0.688

South Boston Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/21/2024$3.236
11/20/2024$3.236
11/19/2024$3.228
11/18/2024$3.224
11/17/2024$3.115
11/16/2024$3.115
11/15/2024$3.115
11/14/2024$3.157
11/13/2024$3.157
11/12/2024$3.157
11/11/2024$3.179
11/10/2024$3.215
11/09/2024$3.215
11/08/2024$3.233
11/07/2024$3.233
11/06/2024$3.233
11/05/2024$3.233
11/04/2024$3.233
11/03/2024$3.233
11/02/2024$3.233
11/01/2024$3.233
10/31/2024$3.233
10/30/2024$3.225
10/29/2024$3.294
10/28/2024$3.904
10/27/2024$3.904
10/26/2024$3.904
10/25/2024$3.895
10/24/2024$3.900
10/23/2024$3.903

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

FuelSouth Boston Households % of Households
Natural Gas11,27668.4%
Electricity3,62422.0%
Heating Oil8205.0%
Propane5583.4%
No Fuel2031.2%
Other Fuels310.2%
Solar160.1%

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 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,062 to 820, a 22.79% drop.

South Boston Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,523
20121,178
20131,062
2014917
2015976
20161,005
20171,075
20181,034
2019954
2020876
2021848
2022820

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Boston

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 363 to 558.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 10,957 to 11,276.

Electricity use for home heating in South Boston

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Boston. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,678 to 3,624, a 35.32% increase.

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 Infinity% increase from 2013, when only 0 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 HouseholdsSouth Boston, MA Heating Oil Households
16,494820

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 2023, 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.

South Boston Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in South Boston, MA today is $2.60 per gallon. The price of heating oil in South Boston, MA ranges from a low of $2.60 to a high of $3.79. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.24.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $324.00 in South Boston, MA. Prices range from $260.00 to $379.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in South Boston, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.59 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in South Boston, MA is $3.24 per gallon.

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

Today in South Boston, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.60 per gallon, which amounts to $260.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in South Boston, MA ranges from $2.60 to $3.79 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.24 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in South Boston, MA ranges from $2.60 to $3.79 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 South Boston, MA?

Heating oil prices have down in South Boston, MA by $0.59 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $59.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in South Boston, MA?

As of today, November 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.24 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.60 to $3.79 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in South Boston, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in South Boston, MA ranges from $2.60 to $3.79 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 South Boston, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in South Boston, MA. Over the past year, South Boston, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.09 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.24, and $3.73 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.60. 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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