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Essex Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Essex homeowners heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 45 heating oil companies that serve Essex can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 17 “full-service” oil companies that serve Essex. Full service companies such as Absolute Oil or Scott Energy Co Inc offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Some of the 2 Essex cash heating oil companies serving Essex include Maria's Oil and North Shore Heating Supply Co.
Essex Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Essex: 45 companies .
Average Number of Essex Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 520
Essex, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Essex homeowners purchased a total of 456,046 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Essex ranks 318th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Essex ranks 1647th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Essex’s overall heating oil consumption fluctuates annually depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ furnaces need to burn increasing amounts of number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Essex was 32.3°F, which was 0.3°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Essex Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 32° F |
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Cheapest Essex Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.24 per gallon/gal | Dec 13, 2025, 9:15 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.10 per gallon/gal | Dec 13, 2025, 9:15 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.10 per gallon/gal | Dec 13, 2025, 9:15 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.10 per gallon/gal | Dec 13, 2025, 9:15 AM |
Essex Heating Oil Price History
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| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | $3.360 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.360 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.370 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.354 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.343 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.351 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.351 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.351 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.303 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.329 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.322 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.351 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.344 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.344 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.339 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.314 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.307 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.313 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.262 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.244 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.244 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.244 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.182 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.172 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.172 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.172 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.172 |
| 10/18/2025 | $3.172 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.172 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.185 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Essex Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Essex, used by 552 or 38% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Essex households is Heating Oil, used by 422 homes (29%). The other homes are heated with Electricity (15%), Propane (9%), Wood (7%), and Other (1%).
Essex Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 552 | 133 | 218 | 422 | 97 | 9 | 19 |
| 2024 | 537 | 98 | 233 | 422 | 71 | 15 | 16 |
| 2023 | 522 | 65 | 246 | 422 | 45 | 20 | 12 |
| 2022 | 538 | 74 | 207 | 455 | 41 | 23 | 5 |
| 2021 | 522 | 101 | 167 | 498 | 50 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 517 | 117 | 167 | 497 | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 605 | 153 | 151 | 468 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 607 | 175 | 135 | 463 | 59 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 564 | 160 | 150 | 476 | 77 | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 | 591 | 144 | 153 | 463 | 78 | 0 | 18 |
| 2015 | 570 | 126 | 155 | 495 | 69 | 0 | 26 |
| 2014 | 468 | 89 | 211 | 554 | 62 | 0 | 24 |
| 2013 | 405 | 75 | 261 | 605 | 50 | 0 | 17 |
| 2012 | 383 | 65 | 262 | 655 | 35 | 0 | 11 |
| 2011 | 353 | 43 | 272 | 668 | 25 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 296 | 22 | 310 | 673 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Essex
Oil has become holding steady in Essex. In the 1 years since 2024, the number of households using oil remained unchanged from 422 to 422, a 0% no change.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Essex
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | 422 |
| 2025-12-12 | 422 |
| 2025-12-11 | 422 |
| 2025-12-10 | 422 |
| 2025-12-06 | 422 |
| 2025-12-05 | 422 |
| 2025-12-04 | 422 |
| 2025-12-03 | 422 |
| 2025-12-02 | 422 |
| 2025-12-01 | 422 |
| 2025-11-30 | 422 |
| 2025-11-29 | 422 |
| 2025-11-28 | 422 |
| 2025-11-27 | 422 |
| 2025-11-26 | 422 |
| 2025-11-25 | 422 |
| 2025-11-24 | 422 |
| 2025-11-21 | 422 |
| 2025-11-20 | 844 |
| 2025-11-19 | 422 |
| 2025-11-18 | 422 |
| 2025-11-17 | 422 |
| 2025-11-16 | 422 |
| 2025-11-15 | 422 |
| 2025-11-14 | 422 |
| 2025-11-13 | 844 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Essex
Between 2024 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 98 to 133, a 36% change. Comparing 2024 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 537 to 552, a 3% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Essex
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are less popular in Essex. Since 2024, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 233 to 218, a 6% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Essex
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. As it stands today, 9 homes in Essex are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 40% drop from 2024, when 15 homes used active solar heating.
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Essex Heating Oil Delivery Overview
6,500,018 families in Essex heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Essex temperatures drop as low as 32° F each winter. 19% of Essex homes rely on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
29.1% of Essex, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Essex, MA Households | Essex, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,450 | 422 |
45 Essex Heating Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 582,115,837.988 gallons of oil delivered to Essex houses the last heating season, the Essex community relies on its 45 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Essex, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to residences and companies throughout Essex and the surrounding region.
Essex Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Essex?
The best price of home heating oil in Essex today is $3.10 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Essex ranges from a low of $3.10 to a high of $3.61. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.33.
Is the price of heating oil in Essex rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Essex has risen by $0.011 over the last 7 days.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Essex?
The average price of home heating oil in Essex is $0.00 per gallon.
How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Essex?
150 gallons of heating oil costs $333.03 in Essex.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Essex?
Today in Essex, the price of home heating oil is $3.10 per gallon, which amounts to $309.90 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
What is the current price of heating oil in Essex?
The current price of heating oil in Essex ranges from $3.10 to $3.61 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $0.00 per gallon.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Essex?
Heating oil prices in Essex rose $0.011 over the last week because home heating oil demand in Newington is rising, but fuel inventories in local heating oil terminals is falling. (Updated December 6th, 2025).
How much is home heating oil right now in Essex?
The current price of home heating oil in Essex ranges from $3.10 to $3.61 per gallon for a 150-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 Essex?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Essex by $0.01 per gallon over the past 2 days, which amounts to a $1.65 for a 150-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Essex?
As of today, December 13th, 2025, the price of oil is $3.10 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.10 to $3.61 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Essex?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Essex ranges from $3.10 to $3.61 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How high will oil go in Essex?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Essex. Over the past year, Essex heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.61 per gallon more than the current average price of $0.00, and $1.84 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.10. 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.
