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Oil Prices in New Bedford, MA

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Brodeur & Sons Inc $3.45 Yes Yes
DeBross Hathaway Marvel Inc Call for price No No
Ace Oil & Heating LLC Call for price No No
Don Adams Oil Call for price No No
Fuel Man Energy Call for price No No
Luzo Fuel $3.44 Yes Yes
Royal Fuel Call for price No No
Southcoast Oil Inc Call for price No No
Star Oil Co Call for price No No
Guard Oil $3.45 Yes Yes
Loud Fuel $3.47 Yes Yes
Robys Energy Service Inc $4.00 Yes Yes
Bisson Oil Call for price No No
Faria Oil Call for price No No
H J Saulnier Oil Co Call for price No No
Koczera Discount Oil Call for price No No
Miami Heat Discount Fuel Call for price No No
Mike's 24 Hour Oil burner service Call for price No No
Papas Fuels Call for price No No
Quality Home Heating Inc Call for price No No
SaveOn Oil Call for price No No
Sojka's Oil Burner service Call for price No No
Swansea Oil Co Call for price No No
Towne Heating Call for price No No
TriStar Heating Inc Call for price No No
Wilkinson Fuels & Propane Call for price No No
Youngmans Oil Call for price No No
Falmouth Energy Call for price No No
Freedom Fuel Call for price No No
Riley & Craven Fuel & Heating Inc Call for price No No

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Cheapest New Bedford, MA Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.44 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.44 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.44 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.44 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM

New Bedford Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend+$0.012
1 Week Trend-$0.020
1 Month Trend+$0.038

New Bedford Heating Oil Price History

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
02/21/2025$3.562
02/20/2025$3.550
02/19/2025$3.556
02/18/2025$3.556
02/17/2025$3.556
02/16/2025$3.582
02/15/2025$3.582
02/14/2025$3.582
02/13/2025$3.600
02/12/2025$3.450
02/11/2025$3.440
02/10/2025$3.533
02/09/2025$3.605
02/08/2025$3.605
02/07/2025$3.605
02/06/2025$3.626
02/05/2025$3.626
02/04/2025$3.630
02/03/2025$3.578
02/02/2025$3.476
02/01/2025$3.476
01/31/2025$3.476
01/30/2025$3.480
01/29/2025$3.477
01/28/2025$3.496
01/27/2025$3.496
01/26/2025$3.400
01/25/2025$3.400
01/24/2025$3.400
01/23/2025$3.400

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: New Bedford Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in New Bedford, used by 35,933 or 82.09% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for New Bedford homeowners is electricity, used by 3,349 homes (7.65%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (3,082), propane (790), no fuel (369), and other fuels (110).

New Bedford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelNew Bedford Households % of Households
Natural Gas35,93382.1%
Electricity3,3497.7%
Heating Oil3,0827.0%
Propane7901.8%
No Fuel3690.8%
Solar2920.7%
Other Fuels1100.3%
Wood990.2%
Coal10.0%

Natural gas (82.1%)

Electricity (7.7%)

Heating oil (7.0%)

Propane (1.8%)

No fuel (0.8%)

Solar (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

Wood (0.2%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in New Bedford

Heating oil has become less popular in New Bedford. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,542 to 3,082, a 44.39% drop.

New Bedford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20115,370
20125,542
20135,124
20144,979
20154,866
20164,784
20174,197
20184,075
20193,862
20203,240
20213,121
20223,082

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in New Bedford

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 541 to 790.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 29,658 to 35,933.

Electricity use for home heating in New Bedford

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in New Bedford. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,987 to 3,349, a 12.12% increase.

Solar use for home heating in New Bedford

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, 292 homes in New Bedford are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

New Bedford, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, New Bedford homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, New Bedford ranks 47th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, New Bedford ranks 194th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

New Bedford’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 New Bedford, the average outside temperature was 1.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

New Bedford Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536.8° F
2023 - 202438.2° F

New Bedford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For New Bedford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 30 heating oil companies that serve New Bedford 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 11 “full-service” oil companies that serve New Bedford. Full service companies such as Wilkinson Fuels & Propane or Star Oil Co 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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford include Bisson Oil and Youngmans Oil.

New Bedford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving New Bedford: 30 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to New Bedford: 18 miles

Average Number Of New Bedford Homes Served Per Company: 102 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per New Bedford Oil Company: 90,098 gallons per year

New Bedford, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,082 households in New Bedford, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when New Bedford, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

7% of New Bedford, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

New Bedford, MA HouseholdsNew Bedford, MA Heating Oil Households
43,7743,082

30 New Bedford, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to New Bedford, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the New Bedford, MA community relies on its 30 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 New Bedford, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in E. Providence, RI and Shell in Providence, RI. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in New Bedford, MA.

New Bedford Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in New Bedford, MA today is $3.44 per gallon. The price of heating oil in New Bedford, MA ranges from a low of $3.44 to a high of $4.00. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.56.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $356.00 in New Bedford, MA. Prices range from $344.00 to $400.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in New Bedford, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.10 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in New Bedford, MA is $3.56 per gallon.

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

Today in New Bedford, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.44 per gallon, which amounts to $344.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in New Bedford, MA ranges from $3.44 to $4.00 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.56 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in New Bedford, MA ranges from $3.44 to $4.00 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 New Bedford, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in New Bedford, MA by $0.10 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $10.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in New Bedford, MA?

As of today, February 22nd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.56 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.44 to $4.00 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in New Bedford, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in New Bedford, MA ranges from $3.44 to $4.00 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 New Bedford, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in New Bedford, MA. Over the past year, New Bedford, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.62 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.06 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.56, and $2.18 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.44. 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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