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Oil Prices in Reading, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Smith Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Direct Fuel Inc	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Ashley Fuel Inc	$3.55	Yes	Yes
Broco Oil Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
John's Oil Co	$3.19	Yes	Yes
Absolute Oil	$3.24	Yes	Yes
Basile Oil Co	$2.70	Yes	Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel	$3.24	Yes	Yes
My Easy Oil	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Senior Citizen Heating Oil	$3.02	Yes	Yes
Simard Gas & Oil	$3.19	Yes	Yes
Haffner's Energy North Group	Call for price	No	No
Blackstone Valley Oil	Call for price	No	No
County Energy Products	Call for price	No	No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Lucky Burner Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
John G Maclellan Inc	Call for price	No	No
Newburyport Fuels Corp	Call for price	No	No
A Hohmann & Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
HOP Energy	Call for price	No	No
Arlex Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Arlington Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Arlmont Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Bigelow Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Booma Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Colonial Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Community Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Concord Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Cubby Oil & Energy Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Faulkner Brothers Inc	Call for price	No	No
Genove Oil & Air Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Hilton Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Holden Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Jackson Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
James J Hayes Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc	Call for price	No	No
KerivanLane Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mahoney Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Mel & Sons Oil Sales Inc	Call for price	No	No
Merrimack Valley Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Metro Energy	Call for price	No	No
Mike & Sons Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Murphy Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Petro Home Services	Call for price	No	No
Stocker Home Energy Service	Call for price	No	No
Thermoil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Townsend Energy	Call for price	No	No
Tropic Heat Corp	Call for price	No	No

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Reading, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Reading Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	-$0.006
1 Week Trend	+$0.047
1 Month Trend	-$0.004
1 Year Trend	-$0.572

Reading Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.143
12/20/2024	$3.143
12/19/2024	$3.149
12/18/2024	$3.121
12/17/2024	$3.121
12/16/2024	$3.168
12/15/2024	$3.096
12/14/2024	$3.096
12/13/2024	$3.096
12/12/2024	$3.096
12/11/2024	$3.111
12/10/2024	$3.167
12/09/2024	$3.167
12/08/2024	$3.224
12/07/2024	$3.224
12/06/2024	$3.221
12/05/2024	$3.224
12/04/2024	$3.224
12/03/2024	$3.203
12/02/2024	$3.167
12/01/2024	$3.155
11/30/2024	$3.155
11/29/2024	$3.155
11/28/2024	$3.167
11/27/2024	$3.096
11/26/2024	$3.083
11/25/2024	$3.109
11/24/2024	$3.115
11/23/2024	$3.135
11/22/2024	$3.135

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Reading, used by 4,374 or 47.44% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Reading homeowners is natural gas, used by 3,769 homes (40.88%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (783), propane (215), no fuel (60), and other fuels (60).

Reading Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Reading Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	4,374	47.4%
Natural Gas	3,769	40.9%
Electricity	783	8.5%
Propane	215	2.3%
No Fuel	60	0.7%
Wood	41	0.4%
Other Fuels	19	0.2%

Heating oil (47.4%)

Natural gas (40.9%)

Electricity (8.5%)

Propane (2.3%)

No fuel (0.7%)

Wood (0.4%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Reading

Heating oil has become less popular in Reading. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,589 to 4,374, a 4.69% drop.

Reading Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	4,863
2012	4,759
2013	4,579
2014	4,491
2015	4,373
2016	4,615
2017	4,589
2018	4,386
2019	4,404
2020	4,360
2021	4,367
2022	4,374

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Reading

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 201 to 215.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,818 to 3,769.

Electricity use for home heating in Reading

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Reading. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 391 to 783, a 100.26% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Reading

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 Reading have not yet adopted solar heating.

Reading, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Reading homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Reading ranks 21^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Reading ranks 91^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Reading’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 Reading, the average outside temperature was 4.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Reading Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.6° F
2023 - 2024	36.4° F

Reading Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Reading homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 144 heating oil companies that serve Reading 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 69 “full-service” oil companies that serve Reading. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc 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 Reading 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 Reading include Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.

Reading Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Reading: 144 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Reading: 18 miles

Average Number Of Reading Homes Served Per Company: 30 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Reading Oil Company: 26,639 gallons per year

Reading, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,374 households in Reading, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Reading, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

47% of Reading, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Reading, MA Households	Reading, MA Heating Oil Households
9,220	4,374

144 Reading, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Reading, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Reading, MA community relies on its 144 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 Reading, MA, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Reading, MA.

Reading Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Reading, MA?

The best price of home heating oil in Reading, MA today is $2.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Reading, MA ranges from a low of $2.70 to a high of $3.55. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.14.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Reading, MA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $314.00 in Reading, MA. Prices range from $270.00 to $355.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Reading, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.45 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Reading, MA?

The average price of home heating oil in Reading, MA is $3.14 per gallon.

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

Today in Reading, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.70 per gallon, which amounts to $270.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Reading, MA?

The current price of heating oil in Reading, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.55 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.14 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Reading, MA?

The current price of home heating oil in Reading, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.55 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

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

Heating oil prices have gone down in Reading, MA by $0.45 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $45.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Reading, MA?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.14 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.70 to $3.55 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Reading, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Reading, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.55 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Reading, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Reading, MA. Over the past year, Reading, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.68 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.53 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.14, and $2.98 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.70. 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.