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Essex Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Essex households heating with oil, picking which of the 46 heating oil companies that serve Essex plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 17 “full-service” oil companies that serve Essex. Full service companies such as Absolute Oil or Scott Energy Co Inc offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better 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. A few of the 2 Essex cash heating oil companies serving Essex include Maria's Oil and North Shore Heating Supply Co.
Essex Number Two Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Essex: 46 companies .
Average Number of Essex Households Served per Heating Oil company : 0
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 number two heating oil usage varies from year to year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Essex was 32.3°F, which was 3.9°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Essex Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.2° F |
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Cheapest Essex Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.26 per gallon/gal | Jan 22, 2026, 1:15 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.08 per gallon/gal | Jan 22, 2026, 1:15 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.08 per gallon/gal | Jan 22, 2026, 1:15 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.08 per gallon/gal | Jan 22, 2026, 1:15 PM |
Cheapest Essex Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.080 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.180 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.080 |
Cheapest Essex Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | $3.079 |
| 01/21/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/20/2026 | $2.899 |
| 01/19/2026 | $2.899 |
| 01/18/2026 | $2.899 |
| 01/17/2026 | $2.899 |
| 01/16/2026 | $2.899 |
| 01/15/2026 | $2.899 |
| 01/14/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/13/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/12/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/11/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/10/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/09/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/08/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/07/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/06/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/05/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/04/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/03/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/02/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/01/2026 | $2.999 |
| 12/31/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/30/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/29/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/28/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/27/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/26/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/25/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/24/2025 | $2.899 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Essex Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Essex, used by 547 or 39% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Essex families is Heating Oil, used by 418 homes (30%). The other homes are heated with Electricity (19%), Propane (5%), Wood (3%), and Solar (2%).
Essex Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 547 | 71 | 265 | 418 | 40 | 26 | 18 |
| 2024 | 528 | 63 | 259 | 418 | 40 | 24 | 15 |
| 2023 | 517 | 57 | 249 | 422 | 39 | 22 | 11 |
| 2022 | 556 | 91 | 170 | 487 | 43 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 493 | 109 | 165 | 504 | 55 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 547 | 125 | 169 | 488 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 644 | 173 | 135 | 454 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 573 | 176 | 135 | 472 | 66 | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 | 560 | 145 | 163 | 478 | 83 | 0 | 10 |
| 2016 | 618 | 143 | 144 | 450 | 73 | 0 | 25 |
| 2015 | 516 | 107 | 171 | 539 | 66 | 0 | 26 |
| 2014 | 433 | 77 | 244 | 567 | 58 | 0 | 22 |
| 2013 | 388 | 74 | 270 | 637 | 43 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | 379 | 54 | 256 | 665 | 29 | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 | 325 | 33 | 291 | 670 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Essex
Heating oil has become staying consistent in Essex. In the 1 years since 2024, the number of residents using number two heating oil remained unchanged at 418.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Essex
Between 2024 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 63 to 71, a 13% change. Comparing 2024 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 528 to 547, a 4% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Essex
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Essex. Since 2024, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 259 to 265, a 2% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Essex
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. 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. Today, 26 homes in Essex are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 8% gain from 2024, when 24 homes incorporated active solar heating.
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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 $3.08 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Essex ranges from a low of $3.08 to a high of $3.48. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.34.
Is the price of heating oil in Essex rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Essex has risen by $0.144 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 $3.34 per gallon.
How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Essex?
150 gallons of heating oil costs $501.57 in Essex.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Essex?
Today in Essex, the price of home heating oil is $3.08 per gallon, which amounts to $461.85 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 $3.08 to $3.48 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.34 per gallon.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Essex?
Heating oil prices in Essex rose $0.144 over the last week because home heating oil demand in Newington is rising, but fuel inventories in local heating oil terminals is falling. (Updated January 15th, 2026).
How much is home heating oil right now in Essex?
The current price of home heating oil in Essex ranges from $3.08 to $3.48 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 $0.14 per gallon over the past 1 days, which amounts to a $21.60 for a 150-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Essex?
As of today, January 22nd, 2026, the price of oil is $3.08 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.08 to $3.48 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 $3.08 to $3.48 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 $1.60 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.34, and $1.86 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.08. 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.
