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Oil Prices in East Boston, MA

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
August Brothers Oil Co Call for price No No
L & R Oil Call for price No No
The Oil Connection Call for price No No
Direct Fuel Inc $3.45 Yes Yes
Ashley Fuel Inc $4.00 Yes Yes
Kelley's Oil Co Inc $3.80 Yes Yes
Metro Energy $3.97 Yes Yes
Absolute Oil $3.69 Yes Yes
Basile Oil Co $3.10 Yes Yes
Firemans Fuel $3.49 Yes Yes
Fossil Fuel Enterprises $3.75 Yes Yes
Lapuma Fuel $3.84 Yes Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel $3.69 Yes Yes
Needham Oil Online $4.19 Yes Yes
Blackstone Valley Oil Call for price No No
First Energy Call for price No No
My Easy Oil Call for price No No
Nardone Oil Call for price No No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc Call for price No No
A Hohmann & Co Inc Call for price No No
HOP Energy Call for price No No
Alvin Hollis & Co Call for price No No
Anderson Fuel 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
AtlanticPratt Energy Call for price No No
Bigelow Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Booma Oil Inc Call for price No No
Broco Oil Inc Call for price No No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Community Oil Company Call for price No No
Cubby Oil & Energy Co Inc Call for price No No
Devaney Energy Call for price No No
Faulkner Brothers Inc Call for price No No
Fisher Churchill Co Call for price No No
Frank Lamparelli Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Genove Oil & Air Company 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
John's Oil Co Call for price No No
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc Call for price No No
KerivanLane Inc Call for price No No
L & T Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Linwood Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Lipsett & Sons Inc Call for price No No
MacFarlane Energy Inc Call for price No No
Mel & Sons Oil Sales Inc Call for price No No
Murphy Fuel Corp Call for price No No

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Cheapest East Boston, MA Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.10 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.10 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.10 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.10 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM

East Boston Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend+$0.012
1 Week Trend+$0.125
1 Month Trend-$0.050
1 Year Trend-$0.219

East Boston Heating Oil Price History

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
02/21/2025$3.725
02/20/2025$3.713
02/19/2025$3.779
02/18/2025$3.748
02/17/2025$3.749
02/16/2025$3.599
02/15/2025$3.599
02/14/2025$3.599
02/13/2025$3.715
02/12/2025$3.843
02/11/2025$3.849
02/10/2025$3.745
02/09/2025$3.778
02/08/2025$3.778
02/07/2025$3.748
02/06/2025$3.744
02/05/2025$3.711
02/04/2025$3.764
02/03/2025$3.772
02/02/2025$3.724
02/01/2025$3.724
01/31/2025$3.724
01/30/2025$3.722
01/29/2025$3.717
01/28/2025$3.747
01/27/2025$3.750
01/26/2025$3.770
01/25/2025$3.770
01/24/2025$3.770
01/23/2025$3.776

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: East Boston Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in East Boston, used by 10,742 or 64.21% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for East Boston homeowners is electricity, used by 4,473 homes (26.74%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (936), propane (344), no fuel (201), and other fuels (32).

East Boston Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelEast Boston Households % of Households
Natural Gas10,74264.2%
Electricity4,47326.7%
Heating Oil9365.6%
Propane3442.1%
No Fuel2011.2%
Other Fuels320.2%
Solar130.1%

Natural gas (64.2%)

Electricity (26.7%)

Heating oil (5.6%)

Propane (2.1%)

No fuel (1.2%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in East Boston

Heating oil has become less popular in East Boston. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 982 to 936, a 4.68% drop.

East Boston Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,535
20121,561
20131,543
20141,349
20151,293
20161,161
20171,001
2018916
20191,064
2020982
2021959
2022936

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in East Boston

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 497 to 344.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 10,844 to 10,742.

Electricity use for home heating in East Boston

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in East Boston. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 4,569 to 4,473, a 2.10% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in East Boston

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.

Currently, 13 homes in East Boston are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 44.44% increase from 2020, when only 9 homes had installed active solar heating.

East Boston, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, East Boston homeowners purchased a total of 820,883 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, East Boston ranks 239th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, East Boston ranks 1014th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

East Boston’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 East Boston, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

East Boston Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.8° F
2023 - 202437.4° F

East Boston Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For East Boston homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 156 heating oil companies that serve East Boston 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 74 “full-service” oil companies that serve East Boston. 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 East Boston 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 East Boston include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.

East Boston Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving East Boston: 156 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to East Boston: 18 miles

Average Number Of East Boston Homes Served Per Company: 6 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per East Boston Oil Company: 5,262 gallons per year

East Boston, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 936 households in East Boston, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when East Boston, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of East Boston, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

East Boston, MA HouseholdsEast Boston, MA Heating Oil Households
16,729936

156 East Boston, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 820,883 gallons of heating oil delivered to East Boston, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the East Boston, MA community relies on its 156 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 East Boston, MA, two of the closest terminals are S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA and S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in East Boston, MA.

East Boston Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in East Boston, MA today is $3.10 per gallon. The price of heating oil in East Boston, MA ranges from a low of $3.10 to a high of $4.19. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.72.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $372.00 in East Boston, MA. Prices range from $310.00 to $419.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in East Boston, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.63 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in East Boston, MA is $3.72 per gallon.

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

Today in East Boston, MA, the price of home heating oil is $3.10 per gallon, which amounts to $310.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in East Boston, MA ranges from $3.10 to $4.19 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.72 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in East Boston, MA ranges from $3.10 to $4.19 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 East Boston, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in East Boston, MA by $0.63 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $63.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in East Boston, MA?

As of today, February 22nd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.72 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.10 to $4.19 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in East Boston, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in East Boston, MA ranges from $3.10 to $4.19 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 East Boston, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in East Boston, MA. Over the past year, East Boston, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.61 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.72, and $3.23 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.10. 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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