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Rochdale Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/19/2025 | $3.449 |
| 02/18/2025 | $3.520 |
| 02/17/2025 | $3.557 |
| 02/16/2025 | $3.499 |
| 02/15/2025 | $3.499 |
| 02/14/2025 | $3.474 |
| 02/13/2025 | $3.502 |
| 02/12/2025 | $3.450 |
| 02/11/2025 | $3.473 |
| 02/10/2025 | $3.486 |
| 02/09/2025 | $3.510 |
| 02/08/2025 | $3.510 |
| 02/07/2025 | $3.510 |
| 02/06/2025 | $3.510 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.510 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.510 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.510 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.510 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.510 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.510 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.510 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.480 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.530 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.525 |
| 01/22/2025 | $3.481 |
| 01/21/2025 | $3.481 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.405 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.417 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.417 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.417 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rochdale Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Rochdale, used by 715 or 70.37% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rochdale homeowners is propane, used by 215 homes (21.16%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (73), electricity (31), wood (20).
Rochdale Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Rochdale Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 715 | 70.4% |
| Propane | 215 | 21.2% |
| Natural Gas | 73 | 7.2% |
| Electricity | 31 | 3.1% |
| Wood | 20 | 2.0% |
Heating oil (70.4%)
Propane (21.2%)
Natural gas (7.2%)
Electricity (3.1%)
Wood (2.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rochdale
Heating oil has become more popular in Rochdale. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes rose from 526 to 715, a 35.93% lift.
Rochdale Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 495 |
| 2012 | 470 |
| 2013 | 526 |
| 2014 | 484 |
| 2015 | 547 |
| 2016 | 635 |
| 2017 | 659 |
| 2018 | 590 |
| 2019 | 665 |
| 2020 | 727 |
| 2021 | 721 |
| 2022 | 715 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rochdale
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 31 to 215.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 56 to 73.
Electricity use for home heating in Rochdale
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rochdale. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 17 to 31, a 82.35% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Rochdale
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 Rochdale have not yet adopted solar heating.
Rochdale, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Rochdale homeowners purchased a total of 627,064 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Rochdale ranks 274th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Rochdale ranks 1270th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Rochdale’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 Rochdale, the average outside temperature was 1.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Rochdale Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.8° F |
Rochdale Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Rochdale homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 35 heating oil companies that serve Rochdale 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 16 “full-service” oil companies that serve Rochdale. Full service companies such as Al's Oil Service or RiteWay Heating Cooling & Plumbing 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale include Crowley Fuel Co Inc and Red Star Oil Co.
Rochdale Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Rochdale: 35 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Rochdale: 18 miles
Average Number Of Rochdale Homes Served Per Company: 20 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Rochdale Oil Company: 17,916 gallons per year
Rochdale, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 715 households in Rochdale, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rochdale, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
70% of Rochdale, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Rochdale, MA Households | Rochdale, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,016 | 715 |
35 Rochdale, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 627,063 gallons of heating oil delivered to Rochdale, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Rochdale, MA community relies on its 35 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 Rochdale, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sti in Springfield, MA and Sprague in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rochdale, MA.
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