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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 144 Reading Suppliers

Oil Prices in Reading, MA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Ashley Fuel Inc $3.50 Yes Yes
Broco Oil Inc $3.20 Yes Yes
Absolute Oil $3.29 Yes Yes
Senior Citizen Heating Oil $2.95 Yes Yes
Titan Oil LLC $3.30 Yes Yes
Haffner's Energy North Group Call for price No No
County Energy Products 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
Direct Fuel Inc $3.00 Yes Yes
Basile Oil Co $2.60 Yes Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel $3.29 Yes Yes
Simard Gas & Oil $3.19 Yes Yes
John G Maclellan Inc Call for price No No
Blackstone Valley Oil Call for price No No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc Call for price No No
Lucky Burner Service Inc Call for price No No
Newburyport Fuels Corp Call for price No No

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Reading, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Reading Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.022
1 Month Trend-$0.627
1 Year Trend-$0.791

Reading Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/21/2024$3.146
11/20/2024$3.146
11/19/2024$3.075
11/18/2024$3.077
11/17/2024$3.090
11/16/2024$3.090
11/15/2024$3.124
11/14/2024$3.124
11/13/2024$3.124
11/12/2024$3.124
11/11/2024$3.124
11/10/2024$3.146
11/09/2024$3.146
11/08/2024$3.132
11/07/2024$3.132
11/06/2024$3.132
11/05/2024$3.132
11/04/2024$3.132
11/03/2024$3.132
11/02/2024$3.132
11/01/2024$3.132
10/31/2024$3.132
10/30/2024$3.132
10/29/2024$3.184
10/28/2024$3.804
10/27/2024$3.809
10/26/2024$3.809
10/25/2024$3.800
10/24/2024$3.800
10/23/2024$3.800

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

FuelReading Households % of Households
Heating Oil4,37447.4%
Natural Gas3,76940.9%
Electricity7838.5%
Propane2152.3%
No Fuel600.7%
Wood410.4%
Other Fuels190.2%

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 more popular in Reading. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 4,373 to 4,374, a 0.02% lift.

Reading Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20114,863
20124,759
20134,579
20144,491
20154,373
20164,615
20174,589
20184,386
20194,404
20204,360
20214,367
20224,374

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Reading

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 210 to 215.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,860 to 3,769.

Electricity use for home heating in Reading

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Reading. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 377 to 783, a 107.69% 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 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 HouseholdsReading, MA Heating Oil Households
9,2204,374

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 $2.60 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Reading, MA ranges from a low of $2.60 to a high of $3.50. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.15.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $315.00 in Reading, MA. Prices range from $260.00 to $350.00, 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 $0.53 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 $3.15 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 $2.60 per gallon, which amounts to $260.00 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 $2.60 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.15 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 $2.60 to $3.50 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 down in Reading, MA by $0.53 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $53.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Reading, MA?

As of today, November 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.15 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.60 to $3.50 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 $2.60 to $3.50 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 $3.15, and $3.08 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.60. 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.

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