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Oil Prices in Dalton, MA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
West Oil Company Inc	$3.15	Yes	Yes
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
Wheeler Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Bottomline Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Dalton, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.15	$3.15	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$3.15	$3.15	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$3.15	$3.15	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$3.15	$3.15	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Dalton Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/21/2024	$3.149
11/20/2024	$3.149
11/19/2024	$3.149
11/18/2024	$3.149
11/17/2024	$3.149
11/16/2024	$3.149
11/15/2024	$3.149
11/14/2024	$3.149
11/13/2024	$3.149
11/12/2024	$3.149
11/11/2024	$3.149
11/10/2024	$3.149
11/09/2024	$3.149
11/08/2024	$3.074
11/07/2024	$3.074
11/06/2024	$3.074
11/05/2024	$3.074
11/04/2024	$3.074
11/03/2024	$3.074
11/02/2024	$3.074
11/01/2024	$3.074
10/31/2024	$3.074
10/30/2024	$3.074
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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dalton, used by 1,428 or 52.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dalton homeowners is heating oil, used by 994 homes (36.79%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (137), electricity (122), other fuels (24), and other fuels (20).

Dalton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Dalton Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,428	52.9%
Heating Oil	994	36.8%
Propane	137	5.1%
Electricity	122	4.5%
Other Fuels	24	0.9%
Wood	20	0.7%

Natural gas (52.9%)

Heating oil (36.8%)

Propane (5.1%)

Electricity (4.5%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

Wood (0.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dalton

Heating oil has become less popular in Dalton. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,069 to 994, a 7.02% drop.

Dalton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,281
2012	1,202
2013	1,226
2014	1,283
2015	1,183
2016	1,070
2017	1,057
2018	1,058
2019	1,026
2020	1,069
2021	1,031
2022	994

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dalton

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 108 to 137.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,617 to 1,428.

Electricity use for home heating in Dalton

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Dalton. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 212 to 122, a 42.45% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Dalton

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.

Homeowners in Dalton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Dalton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dalton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Dalton 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 Dalton. Full service companies such as West Oil Company Inc or Lipton Energy 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 Dalton 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 Dalton include Clifford Oil and Rowley Fuel.

Dalton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dalton: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dalton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dalton Homes Served Per Company: 110 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dalton Oil Company: 96,861 gallons per year

Dalton, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 994 households in Dalton, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dalton, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

36% of Dalton, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dalton, MA Households	Dalton, MA Heating Oil Households
2,702	994

9 Dalton, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 871,749 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dalton, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dalton, MA community relies on its 9 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 Dalton, MA, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Rensselaer, NY and Buckeye in Rensselaer, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Dalton, MA.

Dalton Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Dalton, MA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Dalton, MA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.01 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Dalton, MA?

Today in Dalton, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.15 per gallon, which amounts to $314.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Dalton, MA?

Heating oil prices in Dalton, MA have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Dalton, MA?

Heating oil prices have up in Dalton, MA by $0.01 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $1.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Dalton, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Dalton, MA. Over the past year, Dalton, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.86 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.71 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.15, and $2.71 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.15. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.