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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Palmer, MA
Updated on March 15, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Palmer Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Palmer Western Mass homes heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 42 heating oil companies that serve Palmer Western Mass plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 22 “full-service” oil companies that serve Palmer Western Mass. Full service companies such as Hoffman Fuel Company Of Danbury or Westmore Fuel Co Inc offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Palmer Western Mass cash heating oil companies serving Palmer Western Mass include Aldin Associates LP and Alliance Energy LLC.
Palmer Western Mass Number Two Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Palmer Western Mass: 42 companies .
Average Number of Palmer Western Mass Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 55
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Average Palmer Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 9, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$1.033 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.213 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$1.619 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$1.660 |
Average Palmer Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 9, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | $5.443 |
| 03/02/2026 | $4.410 |
| 02/23/2026 | $4.207 |
| 02/16/2026 | $4.214 |
| 02/09/2026 | $4.230 |
| 02/02/2026 | $4.145 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.980 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.799 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.741 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.757 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.751 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.768 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.806 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.824 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.815 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.847 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.782 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.760 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.631 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.612 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.548 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.561 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.481 |
| 09/29/2025 | $3.730 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.673 |
| 09/15/2025 | $3.712 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.693 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.691 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.728 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.621 |
| 08/11/2025 | $3.672 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.698 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.784 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.890 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.771 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.791 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.651 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.660 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.831 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.526 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.447 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.462 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.537 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.440 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.462 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.665 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.605 |
| 04/14/2025 | $3.590 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.541 |
| 03/31/2025 | $3.708 |
| 03/24/2025 | $3.755 |
| 03/17/2025 | $3.783 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Palmer Western Mass Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most popular choice in Palmer Western Mass, used by 2,329 or 57% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Palmer Western Mass families is Electricity, used by 863 homes (21%). The other homes are heated with Propane (8%), Natural Gas (7%), Other (3%), and Wood (3%).
Palmer Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 286 | 347 | 863 | 2,329 | 114 | 35 | 100 |
| 2024 | 282 | 330 | 828 | 2,329 | 114 | 33 | 96 |
| 2023 | 277 | 314 | 811 | 2,383 | 115 | 32 | 91 |
| 2022 | 276 | 254 | 791 | 2,239 | 166 | 31 | 70 |
| 2021 | 263 | 284 | 947 | 1,986 | 170 | 0 | 62 |
| 2020 | 287 | 200 | 783 | 2,018 | 206 | 0 | 68 |
| 2019 | 406 | 292 | 563 | 1,914 | 245 | 0 | 67 |
| 2018 | 359 | 284 | 586 | 1,986 | 231 | 0 | 111 |
| 2017 | 372 | 293 | 525 | 2,138 | 171 | 0 | 113 |
| 2016 | 359 | 261 | 420 | 2,070 | 240 | 0 | 104 |
| 2015 | 379 | 297 | 427 | 2,053 | 205 | 0 | 111 |
| 2014 | 303 | 265 | 530 | 1,998 | 210 | 0 | 99 |
| 2013 | 355 | 237 | 477 | 2,091 | 202 | 0 | 58 |
| 2012 | 235 | 237 | 508 | 2,296 | 204 | 0 | 54 |
| 2011 | 311 | 245 | 495 | 2,333 | 118 | 0 | 63 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Palmer Western Mass
Fuel oil has become more popular in Palmer Western Mass. In the 6 years since 2019, the number of residents using fuel oil grew from 1,914 to 2,329, a 22% gain.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Palmer Western Mass
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 292 to 347, a 19% change. Comparing 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel dipped from 406 to 286, a 30% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Palmer Western Mass
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Palmer Western Mass. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 563 to 863, a 53% change.
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Palmer Western Mass Heating Oil Delivery Overview
2,329 households in Palmer Western Mass heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Palmer Western Mass temperatures drop as low as 21.1° F each winter. 57% of Palmer Western Mass families rely on oil delivery each winter.
57% of Palmer, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Palmer, MA Households | Palmer, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 4,106 | 2,329 |
42 Palmer Western Mass Number Two Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 1,713,681.448 gallons of oil delivered to Palmer Western Mass houses last winter, the Palmer Western Mass community depends on its 42 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Palmer Western Mass, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to residences and companies throughout Palmer Western Mass and the surrounding region.