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Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.90	$2.90	Oct 16, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.79	$2.90	Oct 16, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.79	$2.90	Oct 16, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.79	$2.90	Oct 16, 2024, 3:00 PM

Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 288 Wakefield Suppliers

Oil Prices in Wakefield, MA

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Ashley Fuel Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
Broco Oil Inc	$3.20	Yes	Yes
John's Oil Co	$3.09	Yes	Yes
Metro Energy	$3.59	Yes	Yes
Titan Oil LLC	$3.20	Yes	Yes
Walshs Oil LLC	$3.25	Yes	Yes
Haffner's Energy North Group	Call for price	No	No
Absolute Oil	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
Direct Fuel Inc	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Apple Oil Company	$10.00	Yes	Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel	$3.29	Yes	Yes
My Easy Oil	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Blackstone Valley Oil	Call for price	No	No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
John G Maclellan Inc	Call for price	No	No
Newburyport Fuels Corp	Call for price	No	No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Wakefield, MA

Wakefield Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.055
1 Month Trend	+$0.747
1 Year Trend	-$0.188

Wakefield Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
10/17/2024	$3.872
10/16/2024	$3.872
10/15/2024	$3.831
10/14/2024	$3.822
10/13/2024	$3.822
10/12/2024	$3.822
10/11/2024	$3.822
10/10/2024	$3.817
10/09/2024	$3.817
10/08/2024	$3.822
10/07/2024	$3.919
10/06/2024	$3.831
10/05/2024	$3.831
10/04/2024	$3.831
10/03/2024	$3.884
10/02/2024	$3.120
10/01/2024	$3.085
09/30/2024	$3.085
09/29/2024	$3.090
09/28/2024	$3.090
09/27/2024	$3.091
09/26/2024	$3.091
09/25/2024	$3.091
09/24/2024	$3.091
09/23/2024	$3.112
09/22/2024	$3.112
09/21/2024	$3.112
09/20/2024	$3.120
09/19/2024	$3.120
09/18/2024	$3.125

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Wakefield Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Wakefield, used by 5,773 or 50.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Wakefield homeowners is heating oil, used by 3,626 homes (31.95%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,643), propane (317), other fuels (39), and other fuels (30).

Wakefield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Wakefield Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	5,773	50.87%
Heating Oil	3,626	31.95%
Electricity	1,643	14.48%
Propane	317	2.79%
Other Fuels	39	0.34%
No Fuel	19	0.17%
Wood	11	0.10%

Natural gas (50.87)

Heating oil (31.95)

Electricity (14.48)

Propane (2.79)

Other fuels (0.34)

No fuel (0.17)

Wood (0.10)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Wakefield

Heating oil has become less popular in Wakefield. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,128 to 3,626, a 12.16% drop.

Wakefield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	5,553
2012	5,332
2013	5,081
2014	4,769
2015	4,348
2016	4,404
2017	4,416
2018	4,323
2019	4,331
2020	4,128
2021	3,869
2022	3,626

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wakefield

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 240 to 317.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,865 to 5,773.

Electricity use for home heating in Wakefield

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Wakefield. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,198 to 1,643, a 37.15% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Wakefield

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 Wakefield have not yet adopted solar heating.

Wakefield, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Wakefield homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Wakefield ranks 37^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Wakefield ranks 147^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Wakefield’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 Wakefield, the average outside temperature was 2.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Wakefield Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
Winter 2023 - 2024	51.8° F
Winter 2022 - 2023	54.3° F

Wakefield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Wakefield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 288 heating oil companies that serve Wakefield 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 68 “full-service” oil companies that serve Wakefield. 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield include KEYES NORTH ATLANTIC INC and NETR Inc..

Wakefield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Wakefield: 288 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Wakefield: 18 miles

Average Number Of Wakefield Homes Served Per Company: 12 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Wakefield Oil Company: 11,041 gallons per year

Wakefield, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,626 households in Wakefield, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Wakefield, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

31% of Wakefield, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Wakefield, MA Households	Wakefield, MA Heating Oil Households
11,348	3,626

288 Wakefield, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Wakefield, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Wakefield, MA community relies on its 288 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA.

Wakefield Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Wakefield, MA today is $2.90 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Wakefield, MA ranges from a low of $2.90 to a high of $10.00. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.87.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $387.00 in Wakefield, MA. Prices range from $289.90 to $1000.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Wakefield, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.94 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Wakefield, MA is $3.87 per gallon.

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

Today in Wakefield, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.90 per gallon, which amounts to $289.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Wakefield, MA ranges from $2.90 to $10.00 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.87 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Wakefield, MA ranges from $2.90 to $10.00 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 Wakefield, MA?

Heating oil prices have down in Wakefield, MA by $0.94 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $94.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Wakefield, MA?

As of today, October 17th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.87 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.90 to $10.00 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Wakefield, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Wakefield, MA ranges from $2.90 to $10.00 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 Wakefield, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Wakefield, MA. Over the past year, Wakefield, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.69 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.82 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.87, and $2.79 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.90. 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.