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Oil Prices in Barnstable, MA

Updated Today at 12:05 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Canal Fuel	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Cape Discount Fuel	$3.38	Yes	Yes
Loud Fuel	$3.14	Yes	Yes
Market Price Oil	$2.95	Yes	Yes
New Colony Home Heating Oil	$3.15	Yes	Yes
B&B Fuel	$2.85	Yes	Yes
Oil Peddler	Call for price	No	No
Cape Cod Biofuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Hall Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
JP Walker & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
PS Ideal Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
ScudderTaylor Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
COD Discount Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Pilgrim Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$2.85 per gallon/gal	Apr 8, 2025, 3:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$2.85 per gallon/gal	Apr 8, 2025, 3:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$2.85 per gallon/gal	Apr 8, 2025, 3:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$2.85 per gallon/gal	Apr 8, 2025, 3:00 PM

Barnstable Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.028
1 Month Trend	-$0.047
1 Year Trend	-$0.583

Barnstable Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
04/15/2025	$3.095
04/14/2025	$3.095
04/13/2025	$3.095
04/12/2025	$3.095
04/11/2025	$3.067
04/10/2025	$3.067
04/09/2025	$3.067
04/08/2025	$3.067
04/07/2025	$3.067
04/06/2025	$3.171
04/05/2025	$3.171
04/04/2025	$3.171
04/03/2025	$3.171
04/02/2025	$3.168
04/01/2025	$3.168
03/31/2025	$3.147
03/30/2025	$3.142
03/29/2025	$3.142
03/28/2025	$3.142
03/27/2025	$3.142
03/26/2025	$3.138
03/25/2025	$3.124
03/24/2025	$3.138
03/23/2025	$3.137
03/22/2025	$3.137
03/21/2025	$3.137
03/20/2025	$3.131
03/19/2025	$3.131
03/18/2025	$3.141
03/17/2025	$3.118

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Barnstable, used by 662 or 89.70% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Barnstable homeowners is heating oil, used by 61 homes (8.27%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (16).

Barnstable Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Barnstable Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	662	89.7%
Heating Oil	61	8.3%
Electricity	16	2.2%

Natural gas (89.7%)

Heating oil (8.3%)

Electricity (2.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Barnstable

Heating oil has become less popular in Barnstable. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 82 to 61, a 25.61% drop.

Barnstable Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	321
2012	353
2013	356
2014	295
2015	277
2016	232
2017	153
2018	82
2019	79
2020	78
2021	69
2022	61

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Barnstable

Homeowners in Barnstable do not use propane as a heating fuel.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 680 to 662.

Electricity use for home heating in Barnstable

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Barnstable. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 64 to 16, a 75.00% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Barnstable

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 Barnstable have not yet adopted solar heating.

Barnstable, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Barnstable homeowners purchased a total of 53,498 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Barnstable ranks 426^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Barnstable ranks 4801^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Barnstable’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 Barnstable, the average outside temperature was 1.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Barnstable Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.5° F
2023 - 2024	39.7° F

Barnstable Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Barnstable homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Barnstable 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 7 “full-service” oil companies that serve Barnstable. 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable include Market Price Oil and B&B Fuel.

Barnstable Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Barnstable: 14 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Barnstable: 18 miles

Average Number Of Barnstable Homes Served Per Company: 4 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Barnstable Oil Company: 3,821 gallons per year

Barnstable, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 61 households in Barnstable, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Barnstable, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

8% of Barnstable, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Barnstable, MA Households	Barnstable, MA Heating Oil Households
738	61

14 Barnstable, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 53,497 gallons of heating oil delivered to Barnstable, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Barnstable, MA community relies on its 14 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 Barnstable, 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 Barnstable, MA.

Barnstable Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Barnstable, MA today is $2.85 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Barnstable, MA ranges from a low of $2.85 to a high of $3.38. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.09.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $309.00 in Barnstable, MA. Prices range from $285.00 to $338.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Barnstable, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.29 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Barnstable, MA is $3.09 per gallon.

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

Today in Barnstable, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.85 per gallon, which amounts to $285.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Barnstable, MA ranges from $2.85 to $3.38 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.09 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Barnstable, MA ranges from $2.85 to $3.38 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 Barnstable, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Barnstable, MA by $0.29 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $29.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Barnstable, MA?

As of today, April 15th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.09 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.85 to $3.38 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Barnstable, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Barnstable, MA ranges from $2.85 to $3.38 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 Barnstable, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Barnstable, MA. Over the past year, Barnstable, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.70 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.61 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.09, and $2.85 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.85. 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.