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Oil Prices in Cambridge, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Community Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Direct Fuel Inc	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Broco Oil Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
John's Oil Co	$3.19	Yes	Yes
Absolute Oil	$3.24	Yes	Yes
Basile Oil Co	$2.70	Yes	Yes
Fossil Fuel Enterprises	$3.33	Yes	Yes
Lapuma Fuel	$3.34	Yes	Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel	$3.24	Yes	Yes
My Easy Oil	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Orlando Fuel Service	$3.06	Yes	Yes
Needham Oil Online	$3.79	Yes	Yes
Kelley's Oil Co Inc	$3.42	Yes	Yes
Blackstone Valley Oil	Call for price	No	No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Cesars Oil	Call for price	No	No
John G Maclellan Inc	Call for price	No	No
A Hohmann & Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
HOP Energy	Call for price	No	No
Arlex Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Arlington Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Arlmont Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
AtlanticPratt Energy	Call for price	No	No
Bigelow Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Booma Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Coan Heating & Cooling Inc	Call for price	No	No
Concord Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Cubby Oil & Energy Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Devaney Energy	Call for price	No	No
Dunn Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Faulkner Brothers Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fisher Churchill Co	Call for price	No	No
Frank Lamparelli Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Genove Oil & Air Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Holden Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Interstate Gas & Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Jackson Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
James J Hayes Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc	Call for price	No	No
KerivanLane Inc	Call for price	No	No
L & T Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Linwood Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Lipsett & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
MacFarlane Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mel & Sons Oil Sales Inc	Call for price	No	No
Metro Energy	Call for price	No	No
Murphy Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Needham Oil & Air	Call for price	No	No

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Cambridge, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Cambridge Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.004
1 Month Trend	-$0.024
1 Year Trend	-$0.456

Cambridge Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.218
12/20/2024	$3.218
12/19/2024	$3.218
12/18/2024	$3.205
12/17/2024	$3.241
12/16/2024	$3.251
12/15/2024	$3.214
12/14/2024	$3.214
12/13/2024	$3.214
12/12/2024	$3.214
12/11/2024	$3.209
12/10/2024	$3.207
12/09/2024	$3.203
12/08/2024	$3.248
12/07/2024	$3.248
12/06/2024	$3.264
12/05/2024	$3.273
12/04/2024	$3.297
12/03/2024	$3.291
12/02/2024	$3.240
12/01/2024	$3.240
11/30/2024	$3.240
11/29/2024	$3.318
11/28/2024	$3.304
11/27/2024	$3.216
11/26/2024	$3.125
11/25/2024	$3.148
11/24/2024	$3.141
11/23/2024	$3.161
11/22/2024	$3.161

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Cambridge, used by 30,797 or 63.81% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cambridge homeowners is electricity, used by 12,979 homes (26.89%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,903), propane (1,353), no fuel (1,042), and other fuels (546).

Cambridge Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Cambridge Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	30,797	63.8%
Electricity	12,979	26.9%
Heating Oil	1,903	3.9%
Propane	1,353	2.8%
No Fuel	1,042	2.2%
Other Fuels	412	0.9%
Solar	85	0.2%
Coal	34	0.1%
Wood	15	0.0%

Natural gas (63.8%)

Electricity (26.9%)

Heating oil (3.9%)

Propane (2.8%)

No fuel (2.2%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

Solar (0.2%)

Coal (0.1%)

Wood (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cambridge

Heating oil has become less popular in Cambridge. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,661 to 1,903, a 48.02% drop.

Cambridge Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	5,480
2012	5,230
2013	4,381
2014	4,047
2015	3,661
2016	3,387
2017	3,053
2018	2,831
2019	2,530
2020	2,386
2021	2,124
2022	1,903

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cambridge

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,093 to 1,353.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 28,759 to 30,797.

Electricity use for home heating in Cambridge

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cambridge. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 8,898 to 12,979, a 45.86% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Cambridge

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.

Currently, 85 homes in Cambridge are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 19.72% increase from 2015, when only 71 homes had installed active solar heating.

Cambridge Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Cambridge homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 176 heating oil companies that serve Cambridge 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 87 “full-service” oil companies that serve Cambridge. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.

Cambridge Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Cambridge: 176 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Cambridge: 18 miles

Average Number Of Cambridge Homes Served Per Company: 10 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Cambridge Oil Company: 9,482 gallons per year

Cambridge, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,903 households in Cambridge, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cambridge, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Cambridge, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Cambridge, MA Households	Cambridge, MA Heating Oil Households
48,260	1,903

176 Cambridge, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Cambridge, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Cambridge, MA community relies on its 176 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 Cambridge, MA, two of the closest terminals are S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA and S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Cambridge, MA.

Cambridge Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Cambridge, MA today is $2.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Cambridge, MA ranges from a low of $2.70 to a high of $3.79. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.22.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $322.00 in Cambridge, MA. Prices range from $270.00 to $379.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Cambridge, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.52 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Cambridge, MA is $3.22 per gallon.

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

Today in Cambridge, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.70 per gallon, which amounts to $270.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Cambridge, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.79 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.22 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Cambridge, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.79 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 Cambridge, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Cambridge, MA by $0.52 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $52.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Cambridge, MA?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.22 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.70 to $3.79 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Cambridge, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Cambridge, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.79 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 Cambridge, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Cambridge, MA. Over the past year, Cambridge, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.11 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.22, and $3.63 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.70. 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.