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Oil Prices in Essex, MA

Updated Today at 11:01 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Direct Fuel Inc	$3.45	Yes	Yes
Ashley Fuel Inc	$4.00	Yes	Yes
Absolute Oil	$3.69	Yes	Yes
Atlantic Oil Co	$3.74	Yes	Yes
Leightons Heating & Cooling Inc	$3.70	Yes	Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel	$3.69	Yes	Yes
Senior Citizen Heating Oil	$3.49	Yes	Yes
My Easy Oil	Call for price	No	No
Knight Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Lombardi Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Booma Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Cape Ann Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Holden Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
John's Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Mike & Sons Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Scott Energy Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Stocker Home Energy Service	Call for price	No	No
Todd Oil	Call for price	No	No
Townsend Energy	Call for price	No	No
Anchor Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Arctic Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Dom's Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Eaton Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
J M Walsh Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Maria's Oil	Call for price	No	No
Mariner Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Merit Oil Corporation	Call for price	No	No
Michael's Oil Heating Service	Call for price	No	No
Middelton Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Morneau Brothers Oil	Call for price	No	No
Natural Oil	Call for price	No	No
North Shore Heating Supply Co	Call for price	No	No
Olde Town Oil	Call for price	No	No
Purity Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Pyburn Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Sols Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Spartan Oil	Call for price	No	No
Stadium Oil Heat	Call for price	No	No
Stelline Oil Heating Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
T P Heating & Oil	Call for price	No	No
Terenzoni Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Walshs Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Wojcik Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Ynot Oil	Call for price	No	No
Zestee Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No

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Essex, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$3.45 per gallon/gal	Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM
150 gallonsgals	$3.45 per gallon/gal	Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM
200 gallonsgals	$3.45 per gallon/gal	Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM
250 gallonsgals	$3.45 per gallon/gal	Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM

Essex Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	+$0.014
1 Week Trend	+$0.010
1 Month Trend	-$0.044
1 Year Trend	-$0.113

Essex Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
02/22/2025	$3.680
02/21/2025	$3.680
02/20/2025	$3.666
02/19/2025	$3.680
02/18/2025	$3.680
02/17/2025	$3.680
02/16/2025	$3.669
02/15/2025	$3.669
02/14/2025	$3.669
02/13/2025	$3.667
02/12/2025	$3.740
02/11/2025	$3.654
02/10/2025	$3.666
02/09/2025	$3.666
02/08/2025	$3.666
02/07/2025	$3.666
02/06/2025	$3.694
02/05/2025	$3.694
02/04/2025	$3.710
02/03/2025	$3.710
02/02/2025	$3.664
02/01/2025	$3.664
01/31/2025	$3.664
01/30/2025	$3.664
01/29/2025	$3.661
01/28/2025	$3.684
01/27/2025	$3.684
01/26/2025	$3.680
01/25/2025	$3.680
01/24/2025	$3.680

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Essex Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Essex, used by 520 or 40.03% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Essex homeowners is natural gas, used by 444 homes (34.18%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (161), propane (95), wood (72).

Essex Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Essex Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	520	40.0%
Natural Gas	444	34.2%
Electricity	161	12.4%
Propane	95	7.3%
Wood	72	5.5%

Heating oil (40.0%)

Natural gas (34.2%)

Electricity (12.4%)

Propane (7.3%)

Wood (5.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Essex

Heating oil has become more popular in Essex. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 472 to 520, a 10.17% lift.

Essex Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	670
2012	665
2013	637
2014	567
2015	539
2016	450
2017	478
2018	472
2019	454
2020	488
2021	504
2022	520

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Essex

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 176 to 95.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 573 to 444.

Electricity use for home heating in Essex

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Essex. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 135 to 161, a 19.26% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Essex

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.

Homeowners in Essex have not yet adopted solar heating.

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 318^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Essex ranks 1647^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Essex’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 Essex, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Essex Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36° F
2023 - 2024	37.6° F

Essex Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Essex homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 45 heating oil companies that serve Essex 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 17 “full-service” oil companies that serve Essex. Full service companies such as Absolute Oil or Scott Energy Co 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 Essex 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 Essex include Maria's Oil and North Shore Heating Supply Co.

Essex Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Essex: 45 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Essex: 18 miles

Average Number Of Essex Homes Served Per Company: 11 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Essex Oil Company: 10,134 gallons per year

Essex, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 520 households in Essex, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Essex, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

40% of Essex, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Essex, MA Households	Essex, MA Heating Oil Households
1,299	520

45 Essex, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 456,046 gallons of heating oil delivered to Essex, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Essex, MA community relies on its 45 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 Essex, MA, two of the closest terminals are Irving in Revere, MA and Irving in Revere, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Essex, MA.

Essex Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Essex, MA today is $3.45 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Essex, MA ranges from a low of $3.45 to a high of $4.00. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.68.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $368.00 in Essex, MA. Prices range from $345.00 to $400.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Essex, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.23 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Essex, MA is $3.68 per gallon.

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

Today in Essex, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.45 per gallon, which amounts to $345.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Essex, MA ranges from $3.45 to $4.00 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.68 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Essex, MA ranges from $3.45 to $4.00 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 Essex, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Essex, MA by $0.23 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $23.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Essex, MA?

As of today, February 22nd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.68 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.45 to $4.00 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Essex, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Essex, MA ranges from $3.45 to $4.00 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 Essex, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Essex, MA. Over the past year, Essex, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.69 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.01 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.68, and $2.24 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.45. 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.