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Oil Prices in Wellfleet, MA

Updated Today at 06:28 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Cape Cod Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
JP Walker & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Snow's Fuel Company LLC	Call for price	No	No
Cape Discount Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Mid cape Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Wellfleet, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Wellfleet Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/03/2024	$3.309
12/02/2024	$3.309
12/01/2024	$3.309
11/30/2024	$3.309
11/29/2024	$3.309
11/28/2024	$3.309
11/27/2024	$3.309
11/26/2024	$3.309
11/25/2024	$3.204
11/24/2024	$3.204
11/23/2024	$3.204
11/22/2024	$3.204
11/21/2024	$3.204
11/20/2024	$3.204
11/19/2024	$3.204
11/18/2024	$3.204
11/17/2024	$3.204
11/16/2024	$3.204
11/15/2024	$3.204
11/14/2024	$3.204
11/13/2024	$3.204
11/12/2024	$3.204
11/11/2024	$3.204
11/10/2024	$3.204
11/09/2024	$3.204
11/08/2024	$3.100
11/07/2024	$3.100
11/06/2024	$3.100
11/05/2024	$3.100
11/04/2024	$3.100

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Propane is the most popular choice in Wellfleet, used by 590 or 35.74% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Wellfleet homeowners is heating oil, used by 571 homes (34.59%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (293), electricity (259), solar (176), and other fuels (21).

Wellfleet Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Wellfleet Households	% of Households
Propane	590	35.7%
Heating Oil	571	34.6%
Wood	293	17.8%
Electricity	259	15.7%
Solar	176	10.7%
Natural Gas	14	0.9%
Other Fuels	7	0.4%

Propane (35.7%)

Heating oil (34.6%)

Wood (17.8%)

Electricity (15.7%)

Solar (10.7%)

Natural gas (0.9%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Wellfleet

Heating oil has become less popular in Wellfleet. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 809 to 571, a 29.42% drop.

Wellfleet Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	853
2012	947
2013	974
2014	879
2015	803
2016	804
2017	790
2018	827
2019	851
2020	809
2021	680
2022	571

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wellfleet

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 374 to 590.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 22 to 14.

Electricity use for home heating in Wellfleet

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Wellfleet. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 185 to 259, a 40.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Wellfleet

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, 176 homes in Wellfleet are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1660.00% increase from 2020, when only 10 homes had installed active solar heating.

Wellfleet, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Wellfleet homeowners purchased a total of 500,774 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Wellfleet ranks 305^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Wellfleet ranks 1524^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Wellfleet’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 Wellfleet, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Wellfleet Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	44.7° F
2023 - 2024	40.2° F

Wellfleet Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Wellfleet homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Wellfleet 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Wellfleet. Full service companies such as Cape Discount Fuel or Snow's Fuel Company LLC 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 Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet include Cape Cod Oil Co and JP Walker & Sons Inc.

Wellfleet Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Wellfleet: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Wellfleet: 18 miles

Average Number Of Wellfleet Homes Served Per Company: 114 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Wellfleet Oil Company: 100,154 gallons per year

Wellfleet, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 571 households in Wellfleet, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Wellfleet, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

34% of Wellfleet, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Wellfleet, MA Households	Wellfleet, MA Heating Oil Households
1,651	571

5 Wellfleet, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 500,773 gallons of heating oil delivered to Wellfleet, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Wellfleet, MA community relies on its 5 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 Wellfleet, MA, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Wellfleet, MA.

Wellfleet 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.