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Oil Prices in Townsend, MA
Updated on August 23, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayer Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Chair City Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Brideau Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Fraticelli Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| JA Healy and Sons Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Leominster Ice and Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Spadafore Oil and Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Whitney Oil Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Cleghorn Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Congers Heating and Cooling | Call for price | No | No |
| Daves Heating Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Fitchburg Economy Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| KW Wood Fuel Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Lorden Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| May and Hally Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| My Oil 4 Less | Call for price | No | No |
| Rollstone Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Shattuck Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| MyOil4Less | Call for price | No | No |
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 Trends
Last year, Townsend homeowners purchased a total of 577,951 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Townsend ranks 280th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Townsend ranks 1353rd 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 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Townsend Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.3° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Townsend, MA Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | - | - |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.19 per gallon/gal | Aug 23, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.19 per gallon/gal | Aug 23, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.19 per gallon/gal | Aug 23, 2025, 5:00 PM |
Townsend Heating Oil Price History
Updated on August 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | $3.299 |
| 08/13/2025 | $3.299 |
| 08/12/2025 | $3.299 |
| 08/10/2025 | $3.299 |
| 08/09/2025 | $3.299 |
| 08/08/2025 | $3.250 |
| 08/07/2025 | $3.250 |
| 08/06/2025 | $3.250 |
| 08/05/2025 | $3.250 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.250 |
| 08/03/2025 | $3.250 |
| 08/02/2025 | $3.250 |
| 08/01/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/31/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/30/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/29/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/27/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/26/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/25/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/24/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/23/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/22/2025 | $3.250 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.230 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.230 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.230 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.220 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.195 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.195 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.195 |
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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 (5).
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 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 838 to 659, a 21.36% 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 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 63 to 100.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,345 to 1,492.
Electricity use for home heating in Townsend
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Townsend. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 237 to 367, a 54.85% 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 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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 2024, 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.
