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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Dalton, MA
Updated Today at 06:42 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| West Oil Company | $5.86 This price was viewed on https://westoilcompany.com/ at 6:42pm on 9/28/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01226. 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 West 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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| Wheeler Oil Company | Call for price |
Dalton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Dalton Western Mass residences heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Dalton Western Mass plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Dalton Western Mass. Full service companies such as Hoffman Fuel Company Of Danbury or Westmore Fuel Co Inc offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client 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 customers who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. A few of the 2 Dalton Western Mass cash heating oil companies serving Dalton Western Mass include Aldin Associates LP and Alliance Energy LLC.
Dalton Western Mass Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Dalton Western Mass: 7 companies .
Average Number of Dalton Western Mass Houses Served per Heating Oil company : 154
Dalton, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Dalton homeowners purchased a total of 871,750 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Dalton ranks 229th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Dalton ranks 956th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Dalton Western Mass’s overall heating oil usage changes each year correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Dalton Western Mass was 23.5°F, which was 6.1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Dalton Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 23.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 29.6° F |
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Average Dalton 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 | +$2.012 |
Average Dalton 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 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Dalton Western Mass Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Dalton Western Mass, used by 1,311 or 45% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Dalton Western Mass families is Heating Oil, used by 1,079 homes (37%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (10%), Propane (3%), Wood (2%), and Other (2%).
Dalton Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (No. of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,311 | 73 | 286 | 1,079 | 65 | 7 | 31 |
| 2024 | 1,311 | 63 | 281 | 1,079 | 65 | 4 | 28 |
| 2023 | 1,296 | 53 | 277 | 1,089 | 64 | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | 1,469 | 104 | 114 | 1,064 | 66 | 0 | 40 |
| 2021 | 1,520 | 122 | 161 | 1,031 | 35 | 0 | 38 |
| 2020 | 1,617 | 108 | 212 | 1,069 | 60 | 1 | 60 |
| 2019 | 1,543 | 125 | 220 | 1,026 | 71 | 2 | 101 |
| 2018 | 1,526 | 102 | 242 | 1,058 | 59 | 3 | 100 |
| 2017 | 1,462 | 39 | 258 | 1,057 | 72 | 3 | 79 |
| 2016 | 1,413 | 38 | 207 | 1,070 | 65 | 0 | 78 |
| 2015 | 1,260 | 44 | 188 | 1,183 | 131 | 0 | 37 |
| 2014 | 1,166 | 40 | 152 | 1,283 | 148 | 0 | 13 |
| 2013 | 1,104 | 37 | 176 | 1,226 | 175 | 0 | 13 |
| 2012 | 1,070 | 54 | 160 | 1,202 | 192 | 0 | 14 |
| 2011 | 1,054 | 74 | 162 | 1,281 | 156 | 0 | 13 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dalton Western Mass
Heating oil has become less popular in Dalton Western Mass. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of homeowners using oil declined from 1,202 to 1,079, a 10% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dalton Western Mass
Between 2012 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 54 to 73, a 35% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 1,070 to 1,311, a 23% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Dalton Western Mass
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Dalton Western Mass. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 160 to 286, a 79% change.
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Dalton Western Mass Heating Oil Delivery Overview
1,079 houses in Dalton Western Mass heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dalton Western Mass temperatures drop as low as 17.5° F each winter. 37.4% of Dalton Western Mass residences depend on oil delivery each winter.
37.4% of Dalton, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Dalton, MA Households | Dalton, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2,888 | 1,079 |
7 Dalton Western Mass Fuel Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 871,750 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Dalton Western Mass homeowners during this past winter, the Dalton Western Mass community depends on its 7 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Dalton Western Mass, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to residences and companies throughout Dalton Western Mass and the surrounding vicinity.
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