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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 42 Palmer Suppliers

Oil Prices in Palmer, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
American Discount Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No
B & B Discount Oil Co	$2.97	Yes	Yes
Charlton Oil & Propane Co	$3.00	Yes	Yes
Springers Oil Services	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Fuel Co Oil	$2.99	Yes	Yes
Springfield Oil	$3.18	Yes	Yes
Sherman Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Roberts Energy Llc	Call for price	No	No
Alpha Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Alves Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Central Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Crowley Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fuel Services Inc	Call for price	No	No
Kaeble Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Noonan Energy Corp	Call for price	No	No
Squier & Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Surner Heating Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Tasse Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Auth Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Bibeau Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Cash & Carry Oil	Call for price	No	No
Chet's Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Cirelli Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Couture Heating & Cooling Inc	Call for price	No	No
Donovan Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Friendly Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Handford Oil	Call for price	No	No
Kutty's Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Leblanc Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Mallard Heating & Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Martin Topor Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Noels Heating	Call for price	No	No
Nowak Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Oil Depot	Call for price	No	No
Pauls Oil	Call for price	No	No
Red Star Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Rubner Oil	Call for price	No	No
Santaniello Oil	Call for price	No	No
Southbridge Tire Co	Call for price	No	No
Westfield Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Surner Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No
Dan's Oil Company	Call for price	No	No

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Palmer, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.97	$2.97	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.87	$2.87	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.87	$2.87	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.87	$2.87	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Palmer Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.073
1 Month Trend	+$0.146
1 Year Trend	-$0.553

Palmer Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.048
12/20/2024	$3.048
12/19/2024	$3.048
12/18/2024	$3.010
12/17/2024	$3.010
12/16/2024	$2.997
12/15/2024	$2.975
12/14/2024	$2.975
12/13/2024	$2.975
12/12/2024	$2.975
12/11/2024	$2.962
12/10/2024	$2.962
12/09/2024	$2.952
12/08/2024	$2.977
12/07/2024	$2.977
12/06/2024	$2.990
12/05/2024	$3.015
12/04/2024	$3.040
12/03/2024	$3.027
12/02/2024	$3.077
12/01/2024	$3.077
11/30/2024	$3.077
11/29/2024	$3.077
11/28/2024	$3.077
11/27/2024	$3.077
11/26/2024	$3.077
11/25/2024	$3.052
11/24/2024	$3.052
11/23/2024	$3.052
11/22/2024	$2.965

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Palmer, used by 1,954 or 50.21% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Palmer homeowners is electricity, used by 1,145 homes (29.42%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (403), natural gas (241), wood (140), and other fuels (81).

Palmer Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Palmer Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,954	50.2%
Electricity	1,145	29.4%
Propane	403	10.4%
Natural Gas	241	6.2%
Wood	140	3.6%
Other Fuels	56	1.4%
No Fuel	25	0.6%

Heating oil (50.2%)

Electricity (29.4%)

Propane (10.4%)

Natural gas (6.2%)

Wood (3.6%)

Other fuels (1.4%)

No fuel (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Palmer

Heating oil has become less popular in Palmer. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,138 to 1,954, a 8.61% drop.

Palmer Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,333
2012	2,296
2013	2,091
2014	1,998
2015	2,053
2016	2,070
2017	2,138
2018	1,986
2019	1,914
2020	2,018
2021	1,986
2022	1,954

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Palmer

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 293 to 403.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 372 to 241.

Electricity use for home heating in Palmer

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Palmer. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 525 to 1,145, a 118.10% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Palmer

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 Palmer have not yet adopted solar heating.

Palmer, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Palmer homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Palmer ranks 128^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Palmer ranks 425^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Palmer’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 Palmer, the average outside temperature was 3.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Palmer Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.6° F
2023 - 2024	34.4° F

Palmer Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Palmer homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 42 heating oil companies that serve Palmer 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 22 “full-service” oil companies that serve Palmer. Full service companies such as Alves Fuels or Fuel Services 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 Palmer 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 Palmer include Crowley Fuel Co Inc and Red Star Oil Co.

Palmer Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Palmer: 42 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Palmer: 18 miles

Average Number Of Palmer Homes Served Per Company: 46 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Palmer Oil Company: 40,801 gallons per year

Palmer, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,954 households in Palmer, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Palmer, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

50% of Palmer, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Palmer, MA Households	Palmer, MA Heating Oil Households
3,892	1,954

42 Palmer, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Palmer, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Palmer, MA community relies on its 42 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 Palmer, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sti in Springfield, MA and Sprague in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Palmer, MA.

Palmer Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Palmer, MA today is $2.97 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Palmer, MA ranges from a low of $2.97 to a high of $3.18. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.05.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $305.00 in Palmer, MA. Prices range from $297.00 to $318.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Palmer, MA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Palmer, MA is $3.05 per gallon.

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

Today in Palmer, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.97 per gallon, which amounts to $297.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Palmer, MA ranges from $2.97 to $3.18 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.05 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Palmer, MA?

Heating oil prices in Palmer, MA have fallen in the last day by -$0.08.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Palmer, MA ranges from $2.97 to $3.18 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 Palmer, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Palmer, MA by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Palmer, MA?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.05 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.97 to $3.18 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Palmer, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Palmer, MA ranges from $2.97 to $3.18 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 Palmer, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Palmer, MA. Over the past year, Palmer, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.75 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.70 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.05, and $2.78 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.97. 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.