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Oil Prices in Reading, MA
Updated Today at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Direct Fuel | $3.15 | Yes | Yes |
| Ashley Fuel | $3.45 | Yes | Yes |
| Count Energy | $3.09 | Yes | Yes |
| M and T Oil Company | $3.54 | Yes | Yes |
| Absolute Oil | $3.29 | Yes | Yes |
| Marios Oil | $3.20 | Yes | Yes |
| Michaels McGrath Heating Oil and Diesel | $3.29 | Yes | Yes |
| Simard Gas and Oil | $3.19 | Yes | Yes |
| Haffners | $3.19 | Yes | Yes |
| Broco Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| County Energy Products | Call for price | No | No |
| Lucky Burner Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Maclellan Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Newburyport Fuels Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| A Hohmann and Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Alliance Express | Call for price | No | No |
| Arlex Oil Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Arlington Fuel Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Arlmont Fuel Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Bigelow Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Booma Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Bursaw Gas and Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Busa Fuel Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Community Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Concord Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Cubby Oil and Energy Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Faulkner Brothers | Call for price | No | No |
| Genove Oil and Air Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Haffner Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Hilton Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Holden Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Jackson Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| James J Hayes Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| John Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Keohan Fuels and Transportation | Call for price | No | No |
| KerivanLane Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Mahoney Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Mel and Sons Oil Sales | Call for price | No | No |
| Merrimack Valley Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Mike and Sons Oil Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Murphy Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Petro Home Services | Call for price | No | No |
| Stocker Home Energy Service | Call for price | No | No |
| ThermOil Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Townsend Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Tropic Heat Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| A and B Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Abbott Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Adiletto Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
Reading Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Reading homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 141 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 66 “full-service” oil companies that serve Reading. Full service companies such as Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc or Absolute Oil 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: 141 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Reading: 18 miles
Average Number Of Reading Homes Served Per Company: 31 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Reading Oil Company: 27,206 gallons per year
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 21st for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Reading ranks 91st 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 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Reading Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.4° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Reading, MA Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.09 per gallon/gal | Aug 23, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.09 per gallon/gal | Aug 23, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.09 per gallon/gal | Aug 23, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.09 per gallon/gal | Aug 23, 2025, 5:00 PM |
Reading Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.066 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.092 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.010 |
Reading Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 08/23/2025 | $3.265 |
| 08/22/2025 | $3.265 |
| 08/21/2025 | $3.262 |
| 08/20/2025 | $3.256 |
| 08/19/2025 | $3.265 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.280 |
| 08/17/2025 | $3.199 |
| 08/16/2025 | $3.199 |
| 08/15/2025 | $3.199 |
| 08/14/2025 | $3.262 |
| 08/13/2025 | $3.237 |
| 08/12/2025 | $3.281 |
| 08/10/2025 | $3.230 |
| 08/09/2025 | $3.230 |
| 08/08/2025 | $3.230 |
| 08/07/2025 | $3.244 |
| 08/06/2025 | $3.170 |
| 08/05/2025 | $3.165 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.180 |
| 08/03/2025 | $3.180 |
| 08/02/2025 | $3.180 |
| 08/01/2025 | $3.180 |
| 07/31/2025 | $3.180 |
| 07/30/2025 | $3.187 |
| 07/29/2025 | $3.187 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.187 |
| 07/27/2025 | $3.187 |
| 07/26/2025 | $3.187 |
| 07/25/2025 | $3.174 |
| 07/24/2025 | $3.174 |
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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 (19).
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 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,615 to 4,374, a 5.22% 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 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 211 to 215.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,780 to 3,769.
Electricity use for home heating in Reading
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Reading. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 357 to 783, a 119.33% 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.
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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 |
141 Reading, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Reading, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Reading, MA community relies on its 141 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 $3.09 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Reading, MA ranges from a low of $3.09 to a high of $3.54. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.27.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Reading, MA?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $327.00 in Reading, MA. Prices range from $308.90 to $354.00, 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 $0.15 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 $3.27 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 $3.09 per gallon, which amounts to $308.90 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 $3.09 to $3.54 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.27 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 $3.09 to $3.54 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 $0.15 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $15.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Reading, MA?
As of today, August 23rd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.27 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.09 to $3.54 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 $3.09 to $3.54 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 $2.41 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.27, and $2.59 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.09. 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.
