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Oil Prices in Essex, MA
Updated on July 23, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Fuel | $3.25 | Yes | Yes |
| Ashley Fuel | $3.50 | Yes | Yes |
| Atlantic Oil Company | $3.37 | Yes | Yes |
| Senior Citizen Heating Oil | $3.08 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| John Oil Company | 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 |
| Absolute Oil | 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 McGrath Heating Oil and Diesel | 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 |
| My Easy 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 |
| Walshs Oil | 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 Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 36° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.6° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Essex, MA Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.08 per gallon/gal | Jul 23, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.08 per gallon/gal | Jul 23, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.08 per gallon/gal | Jul 23, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.08 per gallon/gal | Jul 23, 2025, 5:01 PM |
Essex Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on July 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | -$0.030 |
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.006 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.106 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.133 |
Essex Heating Oil Price History
Updated on July 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 | $3.300 |
| 07/22/2025 | $3.330 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.330 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.300 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.300 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.300 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.299 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.306 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.313 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.313 |
| 07/13/2025 | $3.313 |
| 07/12/2025 | $3.313 |
| 07/11/2025 | $3.318 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.318 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.318 |
| 07/08/2025 | $3.318 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.311 |
| 07/06/2025 | $3.311 |
| 07/05/2025 | $3.311 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.311 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.311 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.305 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.305 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.305 |
| 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 |
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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
| 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 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 454 to 520, a 14.54% 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 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 173 to 95.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 644 to 444.
Electricity use for home heating in Essex
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Essex. Since 2019, 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.
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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 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 $3.08 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Essex, MA ranges from a low of $3.08 to a high of $3.50. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.30.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Essex, MA?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $330.00 in Essex, MA. Prices range from $308.00 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 $0.23 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 $3.30 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 $3.08 per gallon, which amounts to $308.00 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 $3.08 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.30 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 $3.08 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 $0.23 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, July 23rd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.30 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.08 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 $3.08 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 $2.39 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.30, and $2.61 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.
