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Oil Prices in South Boston, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

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	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Broco Oil Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
John's Oil Co	$3.19	Yes	Yes
Kelley's Oil Co Inc	$3.42	Yes	Yes
Absolute Oil	$3.24	Yes	Yes
Basile Oil Co	$2.70	Yes	Yes
Fossil Fuel Enterprises	$3.33	Yes	Yes
Lapuma Fuel	$3.34	Yes	Yes
My Easy Oil	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Needham Oil Online	$3.79	Yes	Yes
Blackstone Valley Oil	Call for price	No	No
Cesars Oil	Call for price	No	No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc	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
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
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
Murphy Coal & Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Murphy Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Needham Oil & Air	Call for price	No	No
Petro Home Services	Call for price	No	No
Prevett Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Reggie's Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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South Boston, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
150	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

South Boston Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.024
1 Month Trend	-$0.005
1 Year Trend	-$0.461

South Boston Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.231
12/20/2024	$3.231
12/19/2024	$3.228
12/18/2024	$3.222
12/17/2024	$3.274
12/16/2024	$3.291
12/15/2024	$3.255
12/14/2024	$3.255
12/13/2024	$3.255
12/12/2024	$3.255
12/11/2024	$3.243
12/10/2024	$3.240
12/09/2024	$3.235
12/08/2024	$3.286
12/07/2024	$3.286
12/06/2024	$3.306
12/05/2024	$3.303
12/04/2024	$3.305
12/03/2024	$3.298
12/02/2024	$3.240
12/01/2024	$3.240
11/30/2024	$3.240
11/29/2024	$3.332
11/28/2024	$3.315
11/27/2024	$3.213
11/26/2024	$3.102
11/25/2024	$3.133
11/24/2024	$3.116
11/23/2024	$3.143
11/22/2024	$3.143

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, 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 261^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Boston ranks 1140^th 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 3.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Boston Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	41° F
2023 - 2024	37.4° F

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 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 $2.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in South Boston, MA ranges from a low of $2.70 to a high of $3.79. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.23.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $323.00 in South Boston, MA. Prices range from $270.00 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 $0.55 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 $3.23 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 $2.70 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 $3.79 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.23 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 $3.79 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 gone down in South Boston, MA by $0.55 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $55.00 for a 100-gallon order.

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

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.23 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.70 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 $2.70 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 $3.10 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.23, and $3.63 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.