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Oil Prices in Lowell, MA
Updated Today at 11:00 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoney Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| C P Cooke Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Cox Fuel Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Colonial Oil Co | $2.99 | Yes | Yes |
| Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel | $3.49 | Yes | Yes |
| S & D Oil Company Inc | $3.19 | Yes | Yes |
| Simard Gas & Oil | $3.09 | Yes | Yes |
| Haffner's | $2.99 | Yes | Yes |
| Ayer Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Broco Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| County Energy Products | Call for price | No | No |
| Firemans Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| First Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Nardone Oil | 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 |
| Arlex Oil Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Baker Whitney Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc | 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 |
| Haffner's Energy North Group | Call for price | No | No |
| Hilton Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| JA Healy & Sons Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Mel & Sons Oil Sales Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Merrimack Valley Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Smith Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Allen's Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Brians Discount Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Chapman Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Chute Fuel Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Everfull Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Freeman Fuel Co | Call for price | No | No |
| H Wright's SVC Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Hilltop Fuel Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Jimmy's Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Johnson Fuel Co | Call for price | No | No |
| K & N Oil Service | Call for price | No | No |
| KW Wood Fuel corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Lorden Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Marchand Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Matt's Oil Burner Services | Call for price | No | No |
| May & Hally Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Middelton Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Olde Town Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| RER Fuel Services | Call for price | No | No |
| Savino & Sons Oil | Call for price | No | No |
Lowell Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lowell homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 59 heating oil companies that serve Lowell 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 34 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lowell. 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 Lowell 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 Lowell include Maria's Oil and Dunn Oil Co Inc.
Lowell Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Lowell: 59 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Lowell: 18 miles
Average Number Of Lowell Homes Served Per Company: 42 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Lowell Oil Company: 37,548 gallons per year
Lowell, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Lowell homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Lowell ranks 77th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Lowell ranks 281st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Lowell’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 Lowell, the average outside temperature was 2.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lowell Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 33.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 35.3° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Lowell, MA Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.99 per gallon/gal | Jun 19, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.99 per gallon/gal | Jun 19, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.99 per gallon/gal | Jun 19, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.99 per gallon/gal | Jun 19, 2025, 11:00 AM |
Lowell Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.060 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.260 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.218 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.290 |
Lowell Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/19/2025 | $3.150 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.090 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.110 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.115 |
| 06/15/2025 | $3.002 |
| 06/14/2025 | $3.002 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.002 |
| 06/12/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/11/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/10/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/09/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/08/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/07/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/06/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/05/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/04/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/03/2025 | $2.893 |
| 06/02/2025 | $2.912 |
| 06/01/2025 | $2.912 |
| 05/31/2025 | $2.912 |
| 05/30/2025 | $2.912 |
| 05/29/2025 | $2.908 |
| 05/28/2025 | $2.912 |
| 05/27/2025 | $2.912 |
| 05/26/2025 | $2.912 |
| 05/25/2025 | $2.912 |
| 05/24/2025 | $2.912 |
| 05/23/2025 | $2.912 |
| 05/22/2025 | $2.932 |
| 05/21/2025 | $2.932 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lowell Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Lowell, used by 29,508 or 66.43% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lowell homeowners is electricity, used by 10,826 homes (24.37%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,526), propane (1,256), no fuel (388), and other fuels (186).
Lowell Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Lowell Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 29,508 | 66.4% |
| Electricity | 10,826 | 24.4% |
| Heating Oil | 2,526 | 5.7% |
| Propane | 1,256 | 2.8% |
| No Fuel | 388 | 0.9% |
| Other Fuels | 186 | 0.4% |
| Coal | 83 | 0.2% |
| Wood | 72 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 35 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (66.4%)
Electricity (24.4%)
Heating oil (5.7%)
Propane (2.8%)
No fuel (0.9%)
Other fuels (0.4%)
Coal (0.2%)
Wood (0.2%)
Solar (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lowell
Heating oil has become less popular in Lowell. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,808 to 2,526, a 33.67% drop.
Lowell Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4,756 |
| 2012 | 4,520 |
| 2013 | 4,199 |
| 2014 | 4,152 |
| 2015 | 3,808 |
| 2016 | 3,381 |
| 2017 | 3,157 |
| 2018 | 3,040 |
| 2019 | 2,803 |
| 2020 | 2,540 |
| 2021 | 2,533 |
| 2022 | 2,526 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lowell
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 501 to 1,256.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 26,873 to 29,508.
Electricity use for home heating in Lowell
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lowell. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 6,579 to 10,826, a 64.55% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Lowell
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, 35 homes in Lowell are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 94.44% increase from 2015, when only 18 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Lowell, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 2,526 households in Lowell, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lowell, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
5% of Lowell, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lowell, MA Households | Lowell, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 44,423 | 2,526 |
59 Lowell, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Lowell, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Lowell, MA community relies on its 59 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 Lowell, 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 Lowell, MA.
Lowell Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Lowell, MA?
The best price of home heating oil in Lowell, MA today is $2.99 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Lowell, MA ranges from a low of $2.99 to a high of $3.49. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.15.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Lowell, MA?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $315.00 in Lowell, MA. Prices range from $298.90 to $349.00, depending on the oil company.
Is the price of heating oil in Lowell, MA rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Lowell, MA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.10 per gallon.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Lowell, MA?
The average price of home heating oil in Lowell, MA is $3.15 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Lowell, MA?
Today in Lowell, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.99 per gallon, which amounts to $298.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
What is the current price of heating oil in Lowell, MA?
The current price of heating oil in Lowell, MA ranges from $2.99 to $3.49 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.15 per gallon.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Lowell, MA?
Heating oil prices in Lowell, MA have fallen in the last day by -$0.16.
How much is home heating oil right now in Lowell, MA?
The current price of home heating oil in Lowell, MA ranges from $2.99 to $3.49 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 Lowell, MA?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Lowell, MA by $0.10 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $10.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Lowell, MA?
As of today, June 19th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.15 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.99 to $3.49 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Lowell, MA?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Lowell, MA ranges from $2.99 to $3.49 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 Lowell, MA?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Lowell, MA. Over the past year, Lowell, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.66 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.51 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.15, and $2.67 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.99. 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.
