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Oil Prices in Chatham, MA

Updated Today at 04:28 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Hall Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
JP Walker & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
ScudderTaylor Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Snow's Fuel Company LLC	Call for price	No	No
Cape Discount Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Market Price Oil	Call for price	No	No
Mid cape Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No
New Colony Home Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Oil Peddler	Call for price	No	No

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Chatham, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Chatham Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/03/2024	$3.309
12/02/2024	$3.309
12/01/2024	$3.309
11/30/2024	$3.309
11/29/2024	$3.309
11/28/2024	$3.309
11/27/2024	$3.309
11/26/2024	$3.309
11/25/2024	$3.204
11/24/2024	$3.204
11/23/2024	$3.204
11/22/2024	$3.204
11/21/2024	$3.204
11/20/2024	$3.204
11/19/2024	$3.204
11/18/2024	$3.204
11/17/2024	$3.204
11/16/2024	$3.204
11/15/2024	$3.204
11/14/2024	$3.204
11/13/2024	$3.204
11/12/2024	$3.204
11/11/2024	$3.204
11/10/2024	$3.204
11/09/2024	$3.204
11/08/2024	$3.100
11/07/2024	$3.100
11/06/2024	$3.100
11/05/2024	$3.100
11/04/2024	$3.100

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Chatham, used by 1,977 or 78.86% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chatham homeowners is heating oil, used by 393 homes (15.68%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (123), wood (13), propane (12).

Chatham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Chatham Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,977	78.9%
Heating Oil	393	15.7%
Electricity	123	4.9%
Wood	13	0.5%
Propane	12	0.5%

Natural gas (78.9%)

Heating oil (15.7%)

Electricity (4.9%)

Wood (0.5%)

Propane (0.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chatham

Heating oil has become more popular in Chatham. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 376 to 393, a 4.52% lift.

Chatham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	469
2012	438
2013	404
2014	397
2015	376
2016	253
2017	322
2018	314
2019	332
2020	306
2021	347
2022	393

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chatham

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 47 to 12.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,186 to 1,977.

Electricity use for home heating in Chatham

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Chatham. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 149 to 123, a 17.45% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Chatham

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 Chatham have not yet adopted solar heating.

Chatham, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Chatham homeowners purchased a total of 344,666 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Chatham ranks 339^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chatham ranks 2014^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Chatham’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 Chatham, the average outside temperature was 4.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Chatham Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	44.8° F
2023 - 2024	40.1° F

Chatham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Chatham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Chatham 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 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Chatham. Full service companies such as ScudderTaylor Oil Co or Cape Discount Fuel 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 Chatham 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 Chatham include Market Price Oil and JP Walker & Sons Inc.

Chatham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Chatham: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Chatham: 18 miles

Average Number Of Chatham Homes Served Per Company: 43 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Chatham Oil Company: 38,296 gallons per year

Chatham, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 393 households in Chatham, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chatham, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

15% of Chatham, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Chatham, MA Households	Chatham, MA Heating Oil Households
2,507	393

9 Chatham, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 344,665 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chatham, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Chatham, MA community relies on its 9 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 Chatham, MA, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Braintree, MA and Citgo in Braintree, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Chatham, MA.

Chatham Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.