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Oil Prices in Harwich, MA

Updated Today at 10:34 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Cape Discount Fuel	Call for price	No	No
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
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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Harwich, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Harwich 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: Harwich Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Harwich, used by 3,238 or 67.90% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Harwich homeowners is heating oil, used by 682 homes (14.30%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (515), propane (199), wood (189), and other fuels (11).

Harwich Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Harwich Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	3,238	67.9%
Heating Oil	682	14.3%
Electricity	515	10.8%
Propane	199	4.2%
Wood	189	4.0%
Solar	11	0.2%

Natural gas (67.9%)

Heating oil (14.3%)

Electricity (10.8%)

Propane (4.2%)

Wood (4.0%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Harwich

Heating oil has become less popular in Harwich. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 914 to 682, a 25.38% drop.

Harwich Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,176
2012	1,256
2013	1,310
2014	1,315
2015	1,212
2016	1,206
2017	1,093
2018	960
2019	835
2020	914
2021	790
2022	682

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Harwich

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 122 to 199.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,740 to 3,238.

Electricity use for home heating in Harwich

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Harwich. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 298 to 515, a 72.82% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Harwich

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, 11 homes in Harwich are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 22.22% increase from 2020, when only 9 homes had installed active solar heating.

Harwich, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Harwich homeowners purchased a total of 598,122 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Harwich ranks 275^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Harwich ranks 1316^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Harwich Average Winter Temperature

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

Harwich Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Harwich homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Harwich 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 Harwich. 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 Harwich 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 Harwich include Market Price Oil and JP Walker & Sons Inc.

Harwich Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Harwich: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Harwich: 18 miles

Average Number Of Harwich Homes Served Per Company: 75 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Harwich Oil Company: 66,458 gallons per year

Harwich, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 682 households in Harwich, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Harwich, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

14% of Harwich, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Harwich, MA Households	Harwich, MA Heating Oil Households
4,769	682

9 Harwich, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 598,122 gallons of heating oil delivered to Harwich, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Harwich, 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 Harwich, 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 Harwich, MA.

Harwich 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.