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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Dorchester Center, MA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Basile Oil Company | $3.95 This price was viewed on http://basileoilco.com/ at 12:40pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Basile Oil Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Raynard Brothers Oil | $4.50 This price was viewed on https://raynardbrothersoil.com at 1:22pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Raynard Brothers Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Cesars Oil | $4.50 This price was viewed on https://cesarsoil.com/ at 1:00pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Cesars Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Firemans Fuel | $4.69 This price was viewed on https://firemansfuel.com/ at 1:09pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Firemans Fuel. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| S and D Oil Company | $4.69 This price was viewed on https://sdoilcoinc.com/ at 12:42pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from S and D Oil Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Nardone Oil | $4.69 This price was viewed on https://nardoneoil.com/ at 1:04pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Nardone Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Marios Oil | $4.75 This price was viewed on https://www.mariosoil.com/ at 1:16pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Marios Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Bridgewater Fuel | $4.80 This price was viewed on https://www.bridgewaterfuelco.com/ at 12:50pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Bridgewater Fuel. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Trojan Oil | $4.80 This price was viewed on https://www.trojanoil.com/ at 1:28pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Trojan Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Ken Duval Oil | $4.80 This price was viewed on https://www.kenduvaloil.com/ at 1:21pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Ken Duval Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Campello Keith Oil | $4.80 This price was viewed on https://campellokeith.com/ at 1:38pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Campello Keith Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Niccoli Oil and Energy | $4.80 This price was viewed on https://www.niccolienergy.com/ at 12:51pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Niccoli Oil and Energy. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Fossil Fuel Enterprises | $4.90 This price was viewed on http://fossilfuelent.com/ at 1:03pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Fossil Fuel Enterprises. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Lapuma Fuel | $5.09 This price was viewed on https://www.lapumafuel.com/ at 12:39pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Lapuma Fuel. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| M and T Oil Company | $5.29 This price was viewed on https://www.metroenergyboston.com/ at 1:18pm on 4/27/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02124. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from M and T Oil Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
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Dorchester Center Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Dorchester Center homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 154 heating oil companies that serve Dorchester Center is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 78 “full-service” oil companies that serve Dorchester Center. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Ruggiero Bros Inc offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. A few of the 2 Dorchester Center cash heating oil companies serving Dorchester Center include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.
Dorchester Center Fuel Oil Company Statistics: Heating oil Companies Serving Dorchester Center: 154 companies .
Average Number of Dorchester Center Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 9
Dorchester Center, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Dorchester Center homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Dorchester Center ranks 179th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Dorchester Center ranks 666th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Dorchester Center’s overall fuel oil use varies each year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ boilers need to burn more and more number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Dorchester Center was 31.1°F, which was 5.2°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Dorchester Center Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 31.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.3° F |
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Cheapest Dorchester Center Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.95 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:38 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.95 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:38 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.95 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:38 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.95 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:38 PM |
Cheapest Dorchester Center Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 02:00 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.199 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.900 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.960 |
Cheapest Dorchester Center Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 02:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 04/27/2026 | $3.950 |
| 04/26/2026 | $3.950 |
| 04/25/2026 | $3.950 |
| 04/24/2026 | $3.950 |
| 04/23/2026 | $3.950 |
| 04/22/2026 | $3.950 |
| 04/21/2026 | $4.149 |
| 04/20/2026 | $4.149 |
| 04/19/2026 | $4.149 |
| 04/18/2026 | $4.149 |
| 04/17/2026 | $4.149 |
| 04/16/2026 | $4.200 |
| 04/15/2026 | $4.200 |
| 04/14/2026 | $4.200 |
| 04/13/2026 | $4.200 |
| 04/12/2026 | $4.499 |
| 04/11/2026 | $4.499 |
| 04/10/2026 | $4.790 |
| 04/09/2026 | $4.849 |
| 04/08/2026 | $4.799 |
| 04/07/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/06/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/05/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/04/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/03/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/02/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/01/2026 | $4.990 |
| 03/31/2026 | $4.990 |
| 03/30/2026 | $4.990 |
| 03/29/2026 | $4.850 |
Average Dorchester Center Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.026 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.332 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$1.985 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$2.077 |
Average Dorchester Center Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | $5.742 |
| 03/23/2026 | $5.768 |
| 03/16/2026 | $5.384 |
| 03/09/2026 | $5.443 |
| 03/02/2026 | $4.410 |
| 02/23/2026 | $4.207 |
| 02/16/2026 | $4.214 |
| 02/09/2026 | $4.230 |
| 02/02/2026 | $4.145 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.980 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.799 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.741 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.757 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.751 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.768 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.806 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.824 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.815 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.847 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.782 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.760 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.631 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.612 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.548 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.561 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.481 |
| 09/29/2025 | $3.730 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.673 |
| 09/15/2025 | $3.712 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.693 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.691 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.728 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.621 |
| 08/11/2025 | $3.672 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.698 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.784 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.890 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.771 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.791 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.651 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.660 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.831 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.526 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.447 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.462 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.537 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.440 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.462 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.665 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Dorchester Center Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Dorchester Center, used by 14,101 or 67% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Dorchester Center families is Electricity, used by 4,641 homes (22%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (6%), Propane (4%), Other (1%), and Wood (0.2%).
Dorchester Center Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,101 | 757 | 4,641 | 1,347 | 34 | 20 | 40 |
| 2024 | 13,871 | 725 | 4,314 | 1,429 | 30 | 15 | 34 |
| 2023 | 13,488 | 699 | 4,095 | 1,476 | 25 | 9 | 26 |
| 2022 | 12,999 | 451 | 3,879 | 1,622 | 20 | 8 | 25 |
| 2021 | 12,736 | 423 | 4,424 | 1,672 | 19 | 9 | 32 |
| 2020 | 12,792 | 292 | 4,278 | 2,025 | 14 | 9 | 82 |
| 2019 | 12,379 | 225 | 3,869 | 2,449 | 10 | 17 | 107 |
| 2018 | 12,130 | 225 | 3,843 | 2,532 | 10 | 15 | 99 |
| 2017 | 12,200 | 211 | 3,765 | 2,746 | 10 | 13 | 97 |
| 2016 | 11,742 | 191 | 3,462 | 3,059 | 10 | 12 | 110 |
| 2015 | 11,791 | 269 | 3,280 | 3,091 | 0 | 12 | 73 |
| 2014 | 11,553 | 229 | 3,167 | 2,984 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| 2013 | 10,838 | 287 | 3,157 | 3,345 | 10 | 0 | 62 |
| 2012 | 10,604 | 257 | 2,977 | 3,323 | 10 | 0 | 48 |
| 2011 | 10,251 | 299 | 3,000 | 3,456 | 8 | 0 | 42 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dorchester Center
Heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Dorchester Center. In the 8 years since 2017, the number of residents using oil dropped from 2,746 to 1,347, a 51% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dorchester Center
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 211 to 757, a 259% change. Comparing 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 12,200 to 14,101, a 16% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Dorchester Center
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Dorchester Center. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 3,765 to 4,641, a 23% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Dorchester Center
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 20 homes in Dorchester Center are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 54% gain from 2017, when 13 homes had active solar heating.
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Dorchester Center, MA Heating Oil Delivery Map
Dorchester Center Heating Oil Delivery Overview
1,347 houses in Dorchester Center heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dorchester Center temperatures drop as low as 26.0° F each winter. 6.4% of Dorchester Center households depend on oil delivery each winter.
6.4% of Dorchester Center, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Dorchester Center, MA Households | Dorchester Center, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 21,128 | 1,347 |
154 Dorchester Center Heating Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 1,210,277 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Dorchester Center households last winter, the Dorchester Center community relies on its 154 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Dorchester Center, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Dorchester Center and the surrounding vicinity.
Dorchester Center Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Dorchester Center, MA rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Dorchester Center, MA has fallen by $0.199 over the last 7 days.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Dorchester Center, MA?
The average price of home heating oil in Dorchester Center, MA is $5.74 per gallon.
Is heating oil going up or down in Dorchester Center, MA?
Heating oil prices in Dorchester Center, MA have fallen by $0.199 over the past 7 days.
