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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 39 Princeton Suppliers

Oil Prices in Princeton, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Huhtala Oil & Propane Call for price No No
Renewable Fuels By Peterson Call for price No No
Al's Oil Service Call for price No No
Brideau Energy Call for price No No
Chair City Oil Co Call for price No No
Crowley Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Fraticelli Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Harrington Oil Inc Call for price No No
Knight Fuel Co Call for price No No
Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Northboro Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Oppure Oil LLC Call for price No No
Pioneer Oil & Propane Call for price No No
Spadafore Oil & Energy Call for price No No
Whitney Bros Oil Corp Call for price No No
ABC Discount Oil Call for price No No
Bankowski Oil & Heating Inc Call for price No No
Begin Quality Heating Call for price No No
BEI Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Central Massachusetts Oil Inc Call for price No No
Cleghorn Oil Inc Call for price No No
Congers Heating & Cooling Call for price No No
D Ferruccio & Son Inc Call for price No No
Dave's Heating Co Call for price No No
Endicott Oil Service Call for price No No
Fitchburg Economy Oil Call for price No No
Harvey's Discount Oil Call for price No No
Juniper Farms Bolton Oil Call for price No No
KW Wood Fuel corp Call for price No No
Lorden Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
My Oil 4 Less Call for price No No
Noars Oil Co Call for price No No
Old Man Oil Call for price No No
Peterson Oil Svc Call for price No No
R Fresolo Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Radio Oil Co Call for price No No
Rollstone Fuel Co Call for price No No
Sentry Oil Inc Call for price No No
MyOil4Less Call for price No No

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Princeton, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100---
150$3.20 --
200$3.20 --
250$3.20 --

Princeton Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/25/2024$3.099
11/24/2024$3.099
11/23/2024$3.099
11/22/2024$3.099
11/21/2024$3.099
11/20/2024$3.099
11/19/2024$3.099
11/18/2024$3.099
11/17/2024$3.099
11/16/2024$3.099
11/15/2024$3.099
11/14/2024$3.099
11/13/2024$3.099
11/12/2024$3.099
11/11/2024$3.099
11/10/2024$3.099
11/09/2024$3.099
11/08/2024$3.234
11/07/2024$3.234
11/06/2024$3.234
11/05/2024$3.234
11/04/2024$3.234
11/03/2024$3.234
11/02/2024$3.234
11/01/2024$3.234
10/31/2024$3.234
10/30/2024$3.234
10/29/2024$3.260
10/28/2024$3.260
10/27/2024$3.260

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Princeton, used by 1,107 or 83.30% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Princeton homeowners is wood, used by 67 homes (5.04%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (66), electricity (52), other fuels (11).

Princeton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPrinceton Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,10783.3%
Wood675.0%
Propane665.0%
Electricity523.9%
Other Fuels110.8%

Heating oil (83.3%)

Wood (5.0%)

Propane (5.0%)

Electricity (3.9%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Princeton

Heating oil has become more popular in Princeton. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,009 to 1,107, a 9.71% lift.

Princeton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,090
20121,006
20131,009
20141,021
20151,027
20161,027
20171,048
2018953
2019975
20201,011
20211,058
20221,107

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Princeton

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 106 to 66.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Princeton.

Electricity use for home heating in Princeton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Princeton. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 25 to 52, a 108.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Princeton

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 Princeton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Princeton, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Princeton homeowners purchased a total of 970,852 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Princeton ranks 216th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Princeton ranks 869th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Princeton’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 Princeton, the average outside temperature was 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Princeton Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536.9° F
2023 - 202432.8° F

Princeton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Princeton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 39 heating oil companies that serve Princeton 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 18 “full-service” oil companies that serve Princeton. Full service companies such as Knight Fuel Co or Al's Oil Service 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 Princeton 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 Princeton include Crowley Fuel Co Inc and Fitchburg Economy Oil.

Princeton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Princeton: 39 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Princeton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Princeton Homes Served Per Company: 28 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Princeton Oil Company: 24,893 gallons per year

Princeton, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,107 households in Princeton, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Princeton, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

83% of Princeton, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Princeton, MA HouseholdsPrinceton, MA Heating Oil Households
1,3291,107

39 Princeton, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 970,852 gallons of heating oil delivered to Princeton, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Princeton, MA community relies on its 39 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 Princeton, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sti in Springfield, MA and Sprague in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Princeton, MA.

Princeton 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.

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