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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Reading, MA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Blackstone Valley Oil | $3.99 This price was viewed on https://blackstonevalleyoil.com/ at 1:17pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Blackstone Valley Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Maclellan Inc | $4.10 This price was viewed on http://www.maclellanoil.com/ at 1:12pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Maclellan Inc. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Senior Citizen Heating Oil | $4.15 This price was viewed on https://www.sealandenergymaine.com/ at 1:04pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Senior Citizen Heating Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| County Energy Products | $4.19 This price was viewed on https://countyenergyproducts.com/ at 1:19pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 County Energy Products. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Haffners | $4.20 This price was viewed on https://haffners.com/ at 1:04pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Haffners. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Firemans Fuel | $4.25 This price was viewed on https://firemansfuel.com/ at 1:01pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Firemans Fuel. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Nardone Oil | $4.25 This price was viewed on https://nardoneoil.com/ at 1:02pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Nardone Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Direct Fuel | $4.30 This price was viewed on https://directfuel.net/ at 1:11pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Direct Fuel. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Simard Gas and Oil | $4.39 This price was viewed on http://www.simardgas.com/ at 1:17pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Simard Gas and Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| S and D Oil Company | $4.39 This price was viewed on https://sdoilcoinc.com/ at 1:03pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 S and D 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 |
| John Oil Company | $4.39 This price was viewed on https://johnsoil.com/ at 1:06pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 John 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 |
| Johnson Fuel Company | $4.40 This price was viewed on https://www.johnsonfueloil.com/ at 1:23pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Johnson Fuel Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Walshs Oil | $4.49 This price was viewed on http://www.walshsoil.com/ at 1:19pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Walshs Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Marios Oil | $4.50 This price was viewed on https://www.mariosoil.com/ at 1:03pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Marios Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Broco Oil Inc | $4.55 This price was viewed on https://www.brocoenergy.com/ at 1:15pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Broco Oil Inc. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| My Easy Oil | $4.69 This price was viewed on https://www.myeasyoil.com/ at 1:24pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 My Easy Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| M and T Oil Company | $4.97 This price was viewed on https://www.metroenergyboston.com/ at 1:07pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 M and T 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 |
| Ashley Fuel | $5.00 This price was viewed on https://www.ashleyfuel.com/ at 1:15pm on 7/16/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 01867. 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 Ashley Fuel. 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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Reading Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Reading homeowners heating with fuel oil, choosing which of the 143 heating oil companies that serve Reading plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 68 “full-service” oil companies that serve Reading. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Reading cash heating oil companies serving Reading include Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.
Reading Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Reading: 143 companies .
Average Number of Reading Homes Served per Heating Oil company : 27
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 consumption fluctuates from year to year correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Reading was 30.5°F, which was 4.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Reading Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 35° F |
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Cheapest Reading Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $4.17 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:24 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.99 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:24 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.99 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:24 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.99 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 01:24 PM |
Cheapest Reading Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 02:00 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.300 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.250 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$1.490 |
Cheapest Reading Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 02:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 | $3.990 |
| 07/15/2026 | $3.990 |
| 07/14/2026 | $3.850 |
| 07/13/2026 | $3.850 |
| 07/12/2026 | $3.690 |
| 07/11/2026 | $3.690 |
| 07/10/2026 | $3.690 |
| 07/09/2026 | $3.690 |
| 07/08/2026 | $3.690 |
| 07/07/2026 | $3.699 |
| 07/06/2026 | $3.590 |
| 07/05/2026 | $3.590 |
| 07/04/2026 | $3.590 |
| 07/03/2026 | $3.590 |
| 07/02/2026 | $3.500 |
| 07/01/2026 | $3.500 |
| 06/30/2026 | $3.500 |
| 06/29/2026 | $3.450 |
| 06/28/2026 | $3.450 |
| 06/27/2026 | $3.450 |
| 06/26/2026 | $3.450 |
| 06/25/2026 | $3.450 |
| 06/24/2026 | $3.450 |
| 06/23/2026 | $3.450 |
| 06/22/2026 | $3.540 |
| 06/21/2026 | $3.740 |
| 06/20/2026 | $3.740 |
| 06/19/2026 | $3.740 |
| 06/18/2026 | $3.740 |
| 06/17/2026 | $3.740 |
Average Reading 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 | +$1.852 |
Average Reading 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 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.673 |
| 09/15/2025 | $3.712 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.693 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.691 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.728 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.621 |
| 08/11/2025 | $3.672 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.698 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.784 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.890 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Reading Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Reading, used by 4,289 or 45% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Reading residents is Heating Oil, used by 3,828 homes (40%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (9%), Propane (4%), Other (1%), and Wood (0.4%).
Reading Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,289 | 384 | 889 | 3,828 | 34 | 9 | 21 |
| 2024 | 4,307 | 358 | 837 | 3,977 | 32 | 5 | 16 |
| 2023 | 4,295 | 342 | 787 | 4,046 | 30 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 | 4,298 | 312 | 747 | 4,042 | 39 | 0 | 24 |
| 2021 | 3,913 | 231 | 686 | 4,367 | 39 | 0 | 32 |
| 2020 | 4,062 | 248 | 601 | 4,360 | 37 | 0 | 52 |
| 2019 | 4,082 | 165 | 429 | 4,404 | 29 | 0 | 49 |
| 2018 | 4,019 | 211 | 407 | 4,386 | 13 | 0 | 46 |
| 2017 | 3,818 | 201 | 391 | 4,589 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| 2016 | 3,780 | 211 | 357 | 4,615 | 11 | 0 | 63 |
| 2015 | 3,860 | 210 | 377 | 4,373 | 9 | 0 | 69 |
| 2014 | 3,837 | 179 | 437 | 4,491 | 11 | 0 | 77 |
| 2013 | 3,707 | 194 | 384 | 4,579 | 19 | 0 | 55 |
| 2012 | 3,535 | 191 | 330 | 4,759 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
| 2011 | 3,438 | 156 | 349 | 4,863 | 7 | 0 | 39 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Reading
Number two heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Reading. In the 11 years since 2014, the number of households using oil dropped from 4,491 to 3,828, a 15% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Reading
Between 2014 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 179 to 384, a 115% change. Comparing 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 3,837 to 4,289, a 12% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Reading
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Reading. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 437 to 889, a 103% change.
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Reading, MA Heating Oil Delivery Map
Reading Heating Oil Delivery Overview
3,828 residences in Reading heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Reading temperatures drop as low as 25.0° F each winter. 40.3% of Reading families depend on fuel oil delivery each winter.
40.3% of Reading, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Reading, MA Households | Reading, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 9,503 | 3,828 |
143 Reading Fuel Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 3,836,050 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Reading homes the last heating season, the Reading community relies on its 143 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Reading, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Reading and the surrounding vicinity.
Reading Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Reading, MA rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Reading, MA has risen by $0.300 over the last 7 days.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Reading, MA?
The average price of home heating oil in Reading, MA is $5.74 per gallon.
Is heating oil going up or down in Reading, MA?
Heating oil prices in Reading, MA have risen by $0.300 over the past 7 days.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Reading, MA?
Heating oil prices in Reading, MA have increased by $0.30 compared to July 9th, 2026, due to rising demand for home heating oil combined with historically low inventories. (Updated July 16th, 2026).
