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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 176 Cambridge Suppliers

Oil Prices in Cambridge, MA

Updated Today at 12:22 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Community Oil Company Call for price No No
Direct Fuel Inc Call for price No No
John G Maclellan Inc Call for price No No
Broco Oil Inc Call for price No No
John's Oil Co Call for price No No
Metro Energy Call for price No No
Absolute Oil Call for price No No
Basile Oil Co Call for price No No
Blackstone Valley Oil Call for price No No
Firemans Fuel Call for price No No
First Energy Call for price No No
Fossil Fuel Enterprises Call for price No No
Johnson Fuel Co Call for price No No
Lapuma Fuel Call for price No No
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel Call for price No No
Nardone Oil Call for price No No
Orlando Fuel Service Call for price No No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc Call for price No No
Walshs Oil LLC Call for price No No
Needham Oil Online Call for price No No
Cesars Oil 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

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Cambridge, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.39 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
150$3.30 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
200$3.28 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
250$3.28 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM

Cambridge Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/19/2025$3.725
01/18/2025$3.725
01/17/2025$3.725
01/16/2025$3.672
01/15/2025$3.627
01/14/2025$3.649
01/13/2025$3.797
01/12/2025$3.488
01/11/2025$3.488
01/10/2025$3.488
01/09/2025$3.534
01/08/2025$3.387
01/07/2025$3.369
01/06/2025$3.356
01/05/2025$3.391
01/04/2025$3.391
01/03/2025$3.359
01/02/2025$3.296
01/01/2025$3.274
12/31/2024$3.263
12/30/2024$3.262
12/29/2024$3.209
12/28/2024$3.209
12/27/2024$3.209
12/26/2024$3.216
12/25/2024$3.172
12/24/2024$3.151
12/23/2024$3.211
12/22/2024$3.218
12/21/2024$3.218

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

FuelCambridge Households % of Households
Natural Gas30,79763.8%
Electricity12,97926.9%
Heating Oil1,9033.9%
Propane1,3532.8%
No Fuel1,0422.2%
Other Fuels4120.9%
Solar850.2%
Coal340.1%
Wood150.0%

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 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,480 to 1,903, a 65.27% drop.

Cambridge Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20115,480
20125,230
20134,381
20144,047
20153,661
20163,387
20173,053
20182,831
20192,530
20202,386
20212,124
20221,903

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cambridge

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,017 to 1,353.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 29,962 to 30,797.

Electricity use for home heating in Cambridge

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cambridge. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 8,203 to 12,979, a 58.22% 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 254.17% increase from 2011, when only 24 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 HouseholdsCambridge, MA Heating Oil Households
48,2601,903

176 Cambridge, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Cambridge, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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 if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.

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