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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In South Boston, MA
Updated Today at 11:00 AM
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 Trends
Last year, South Boston homeowners purchased a total of 719,150 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, South Boston ranks 261st for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, South Boston ranks 1140th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
South Boston’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 South Boston, the average outside temperature was 2.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
South Boston Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.4° F |
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Cheapest South Boston Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 8, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 8, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 8, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.70 per gallon/gal | Nov 8, 2025, 11:00 AM |
South Boston Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 04:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.005 |
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.002 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.110 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$3.315 |
South Boston Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 04:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/08/2025 | $3.315 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.311 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.311 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.280 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.267 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.332 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.317 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.317 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.317 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.254 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.313 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.247 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.090 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.100 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.100 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.100 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.079 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.072 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.166 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.166 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.166 |
| 10/18/2025 | $3.166 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.166 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.184 |
| 10/15/2025 | $3.185 |
| 10/14/2025 | $3.206 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.206 |
| 10/12/2025 | $3.206 |
| 10/11/2025 | $3.206 |
| 10/10/2025 | $3.206 |
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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 (31).
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.
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South Boston, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 820 households in South Boston heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Boston temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
4.97% 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 719,150 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Boston homeowners during the winter of 2024, the South Boston 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, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, and Gulf in So. Portland, . Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in South Boston.
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 $2.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in South Boston,MA ranges from a low of $2.70 to a high of $3.89. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.33.
Is the price of heating oil in South Boston,MA rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in South Boston,MA has fallen by $0.002 over the last 7 days.
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 $3.33 per gallon.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in South Boston,MA?
100 gallons of heating oil costs $333.00 in South Boston,MA.
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 $2.70 per gallon, which amounts to $270.00 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 $2.70 to $3.89 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.33 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 $2.70 to $3.89 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 gone down in South Boston,MA by $0.00 per gallon over the past 1 days, which amounts to a $0.20 for a 100-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in South Boston,MA?
As of today, November 8th, 2025, the price of oil is $2.70 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.70 to $3.89 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 $2.70 to $3.89 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 $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.61 per gallon more than of $3.33, and $2.24 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.70. 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.
