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Oil Prices in Pittsfield, MA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Lipton Energy	Call for price	No	No
Berkshire Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Bottomline Oil	Call for price	No	No
Clifford Oil	Call for price	No	No
Pioneer Valley Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No
Rowley Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Bottomline Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Pittsfield, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Pittsfield Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/08/2024	$2.999
11/07/2024	$2.999
11/06/2024	$2.999
11/05/2024	$2.999
11/04/2024	$2.999
11/03/2024	$2.999
11/02/2024	$2.999
11/01/2024	$2.999
10/31/2024	$2.999
10/30/2024	$2.999
10/29/2024	$2.999
10/28/2024	$2.999
10/27/2024	$2.999
10/26/2024	$2.999
10/25/2024	$2.999
10/24/2024	$2.999
10/23/2024	$2.999
10/22/2024	$2.999
10/21/2024	$2.999
10/20/2024	$2.999
10/19/2024	$2.999
10/18/2024	$2.999
10/17/2024	$2.999
10/16/2024	$2.999
10/15/2024	$2.999
10/14/2024	$2.999
10/13/2024	$2.999
10/12/2024	$2.999
10/11/2024	$2.999
10/10/2024	$2.999

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Pittsfield, used by 12,246 or 60.74% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Pittsfield homeowners is heating oil, used by 4,451 homes (22.08%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (2,059), propane (922), other fuels (251), and other fuels (255).

Pittsfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Pittsfield Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	12,246	60.7%
Heating Oil	4,451	22.1%
Electricity	2,059	10.2%
Propane	922	4.6%
Other Fuels	251	1.2%
Wood	198	1.0%
No Fuel	48	0.2%
Solar	9	0.0%

Natural gas (60.7%)

Heating oil (22.1%)

Electricity (10.2%)

Propane (4.6%)

Other fuels (1.2%)

Wood (1.0%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Pittsfield

Heating oil has become less popular in Pittsfield. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 8,637 to 4,451, a 48.47% drop.

Pittsfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	8,637
2012	8,263
2013	7,637
2014	6,775
2015	6,399
2016	6,023
2017	5,908
2018	5,403
2019	5,250
2020	4,876
2021	4,659
2022	4,451

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Pittsfield

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 452 to 922.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 9,181 to 12,246.

Electricity use for home heating in Pittsfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Pittsfield. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,842 to 2,059, a 11.78% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Pittsfield

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, 9 homes in Pittsfield are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Pittsfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Pittsfield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Pittsfield 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Pittsfield. Full service companies such as Lipton Energy or undefined 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 Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield include Clifford Oil and Rowley Fuel.

Pittsfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Pittsfield: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Pittsfield: 18 miles

Average Number Of Pittsfield Homes Served Per Company: 635 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Pittsfield Oil Company: 557,654 gallons per year

Pittsfield, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,451 households in Pittsfield, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Pittsfield, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

22% of Pittsfield, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Pittsfield, MA Households	Pittsfield, MA Heating Oil Households
20,161	4,451

7 Pittsfield, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Pittsfield, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Pittsfield, MA community relies on its 7 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 Pittsfield, MA, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Albany, NY and Buckeye in Rensselaer, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Pittsfield, MA.

Pittsfield 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.