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Oil Prices in Essex, MA

Updated Today at 09:00 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Direct Fuel $3.25 Yes Yes
Ashley Fuel $3.50 Yes Yes
Atlantic Oil Company $3.19 Yes Yes
Michaels McGrath Heating Oil and Diesel $3.39 Yes Yes
Walshs Oil $3.35 Yes Yes
John Oil Company Call for price No No
Absolute Oil Call for price No No
My Easy Oil Call for price No No
Senior Citizen Heating Oil Call for price No No
Knight Oil Call for price No No
Lombardi Oil Company Call for price No No
Booma Oil Inc Call for price No No
Cape Ann Oil Inc Call for price No No
Holden Oil Call for price No No
Mike and Sons Oil Service Call for price No No
Scott Energy Company 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 Company Call for price No No
Doms Oil Company Call for price No No
Eaton Oil Company Call for price No No
JM Walsh Oil Company Call for price No No
Leightons Heating and Cooling Inc Call for price No No
Marias Oil Call for price No No
Mariner Fuel Call for price No No
Merit Oil Call for price No No
Michaels Oil Heating Service Call for price No No
Middelton Oil Company Call for price No No
Morneau Brothers Oil Call for price No No
Natural Oil Call for price No No
North Shore Heating Supply Company Call for price No No
Olde Town Oil Call for price No No
Purity Oil Company Call for price No No
Pyburn Oil Company Call for price No No
Sols Fuel Company Call for price No No
Spartan Oil Call for price No No
Stadium Oil Heat Call for price No No
Stelline Oil Heating Company Call for price No No
T P Heating and Oil Call for price No No
Terenzoni Oil Company Call for price No No
Wojcik Oil Company Call for price No No
Ynot Oil Call for price No No
Zestee Fuel Company Call for price No No

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 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 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 SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536° F
2023 - 202437.6° F
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Cheapest Essex, MA Oil Price Per Gallon

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QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.19 per gallon/galJun 30, 2025, 9:00 AM
150 gallonsgals$3.09 per gallon/galJun 30, 2025, 9:00 AM
200 gallonsgals$3.09 per gallon/galJun 30, 2025, 9:00 AM
250 gallonsgals$3.09 per gallon/galJun 30, 2025, 9:00 AM

Essex Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend +$0.029
1 Week Trend -$0.070
1 Month Trend +$0.333
1 Year Trend -$0.164

Essex Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
06/30/2025 $3.336
06/29/2025 $3.307
06/28/2025 $3.307
06/27/2025 $3.307
06/26/2025 $3.301
06/25/2025 $3.344
06/24/2025 $3.362
06/23/2025 $3.406
06/22/2025 $3.388
06/21/2025 $3.388
06/20/2025 $3.388
06/19/2025 $3.340
06/18/2025 $3.254
06/17/2025 $3.263
06/16/2025 $3.256
06/15/2025 $3.105
06/14/2025 $3.105
06/13/2025 $3.105
06/12/2025 $3.007
06/11/2025 $2.983
06/10/2025 $2.983
06/09/2025 $2.983
06/08/2025 $2.983
06/07/2025 $2.983
06/06/2025 $2.983
06/05/2025 $2.983
06/04/2025 $2.983
06/03/2025 $2.983
06/02/2025 $3.001
06/01/2025 $3.003
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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

FuelEssex Households % of Households
Heating Oil52040.0%
Natural Gas44434.2%
Electricity16112.4%
Propane957.3%
Wood725.5%

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 less popular in Essex. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 670 to 520, a 22.39% drop.

Essex Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011670
2012665
2013637
2014567
2015539
2016450
2017478
2018472
2019454
2020488
2021504
2022520

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Essex

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 33 to 95.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 325 to 444.

Electricity use for home heating in Essex

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Essex. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 291 to 161, a 44.67% decrease.

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.

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Essex, MA Heating Oil Delivery Map

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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 HouseholdsEssex, MA Heating Oil Households
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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 $3.19 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Essex, MA ranges from a low of $3.19 to a high of $3.50. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.34.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $334.00 in Essex, MA. Prices range from $319.00 to $350.00, 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 $0.16 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 $3.34 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 $3.19 per gallon, which amounts to $319.00 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 $3.19 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.34 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 $3.19 to $3.50 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 $0.16 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $16.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Essex, MA?

As of today, June 30th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.34 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.19 to $3.50 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 $3.19 to $3.50 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 $2.36 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.34, and $2.50 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.19. 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.

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