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Oil Prices in Townsend, MA

Updated on December 20, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Ayer Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Shattuck Oil	Call for price	No	No
Brideau Energy	Call for price	No	No
Chair City Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Fraticelli Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
JA Healy & Sons Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Spadafore Oil & Energy	Call for price	No	No
Whitney Bros Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Cleghorn Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Congers Heating & Cooling	Call for price	No	No
Dave's Heating Co	Call for price	No	No
Fitchburg Economy Oil	Call for price	No	No
KW Wood Fuel corp	Call for price	No	No
Lorden Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
May & Hally Inc	Call for price	No	No
My Oil 4 Less	Call for price	No	No
Rollstone Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
MyOil4Less	Call for price	No	No

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Townsend, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	-	-	-
150	$3.20	$3.20	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$3.20	$3.20	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$3.20	$3.20	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Townsend Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/25/2024	$3.099
11/24/2024	$3.099
11/23/2024	$3.099
11/22/2024	$3.099
11/21/2024	$3.099
11/20/2024	$3.099
11/19/2024	$3.099
11/18/2024	$3.099
11/17/2024	$3.099
11/16/2024	$3.099
11/15/2024	$3.099
11/14/2024	$3.099
11/13/2024	$3.099
11/12/2024	$3.099
11/11/2024	$3.099
11/10/2024	$3.099
11/09/2024	$3.099
11/08/2024	$3.099
11/07/2024	$3.099
11/06/2024	$3.099
11/05/2024	$3.099
11/04/2024	$3.099
11/03/2024	$3.099
11/02/2024	$3.099
11/01/2024	$3.099
10/31/2024	$3.099
10/30/2024	$3.099
10/29/2024	$3.199
10/28/2024	$3.199
10/27/2024	$3.199

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Townsend, used by 1,492 or 54.23% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Townsend homeowners is heating oil, used by 659 homes (23.95%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (367), wood (112), propane (100), and other fuels (44).

Townsend Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Townsend Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,492	54.2%
Heating Oil	659	24.0%
Electricity	367	13.3%
Wood	112	4.1%
Propane	100	3.6%
No Fuel	26	1.0%
Solar	13	0.5%
Other Fuels	5	0.2%

Natural gas (54.2%)

Heating oil (24.0%)

Electricity (13.3%)

Wood (4.1%)

Propane (3.6%)

No fuel (1.0%)

Solar (0.5%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Townsend

Heating oil has become less popular in Townsend. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 919 to 659, a 28.29% drop.

Townsend Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	767
2012	822
2013	818
2014	840
2015	799
2016	838
2017	901
2018	919
2019	1,014
2020	860
2021	753
2022	659

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Townsend

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 62 to 100.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,303 to 1,492.

Electricity use for home heating in Townsend

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Townsend. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 260 to 367, a 41.15% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Townsend

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, 13 homes in Townsend are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2018, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Townsend, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Townsend homeowners purchased a total of 577,951 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Townsend ranks 280^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Townsend ranks 1353^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Townsend’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 Townsend, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Townsend Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.1° F
2023 - 2024	34.3° F

Townsend Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Townsend homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 19 heating oil companies that serve Townsend 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 7 “full-service” oil companies that serve Townsend. Full service companies such as Spadafore Oil & Energy or Ayer 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 Townsend 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 Townsend include Fitchburg Economy Oil and Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc.

Townsend Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Townsend: 19 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Townsend: 18 miles

Average Number Of Townsend Homes Served Per Company: 34 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Townsend Oil Company: 30,418 gallons per year

Townsend, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 659 households in Townsend, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Townsend, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

23% of Townsend, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Townsend, MA Households	Townsend, MA Heating Oil Households
2,751	659

19 Townsend, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 577,950 gallons of heating oil delivered to Townsend, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Townsend, MA community relies on its 19 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 Townsend, MA, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Townsend, MA.

Townsend 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.