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Oil Prices in Acton, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Baker Whitney Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Broco Oil Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
Basile Oil Co	$2.70	Yes	Yes
Orlando Fuel Service	$3.06	Yes	Yes
Ayer Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
County Energy Products	Call for price	No	No
Shattuck Oil	Call for price	No	No
Lucky Burner Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
John G Maclellan Inc	Call for price	No	No
Arlex Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Arlington Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Arlmont Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Coan Heating & Cooling Inc	Call for price	No	No
Colonial Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Concord Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Cubby Oil & Energy Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dunn Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Falconi Energy	Call for price	No	No
Faulkner Brothers Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fraticelli Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Genove Oil & Air Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Interstate Gas & Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
JA Healy & Sons Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
James J Hayes Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc	Call for price	No	No
Knight Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Mahoney Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Murphy Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Smith Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
The Lakeside Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Thermoil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Tropic Heat Corp	Call for price	No	No
Whitney Bros Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
4 Seasons Transport LLC	Call for price	No	No
Abbott Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Allen's Fuel	Call for price	No	No
BL Ogilvie & Sons Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Belmont Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
C P Cooke Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Chapman Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Chute Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Cox Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
D Ferruccio & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Everfull Oil	Call for price	No	No
EZ Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Five M Heating Co	Call for price	No	No
Flaherty Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Formal Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Global Petroleum Corporation	Call for price	No	No

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Acton, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Acton Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.075
1 Month Trend	-$0.013
1 Year Trend	-$0.704

Acton Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.020
12/20/2024	$3.020
12/19/2024	$3.020
12/18/2024	$3.020
12/17/2024	$2.996
12/16/2024	$3.145
12/15/2024	$3.094
12/14/2024	$3.094
12/13/2024	$3.094
12/12/2024	$3.094
12/11/2024	$3.094
12/10/2024	$3.094
12/09/2024	$3.094
12/08/2024	$3.094
12/07/2024	$3.094
12/06/2024	$3.094
12/05/2024	$3.129
12/04/2024	$3.199
12/03/2024	$3.199
12/02/2024	$3.199
12/01/2024	$3.199
11/30/2024	$3.199
11/29/2024	$3.199
11/28/2024	$3.199
11/27/2024	$2.899
11/26/2024	$2.899
11/25/2024	$2.899
11/24/2024	$2.899
11/23/2024	$3.033
11/22/2024	$3.033

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Acton, used by 4,876 or 53.71% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Acton homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,376 homes (26.17%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,338), propane (423), wood (66), and other fuels (17).

Acton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Acton Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	4,876	53.7%
Heating Oil	2,376	26.2%
Electricity	1,338	14.7%
Propane	423	4.7%
Wood	66	0.7%
Other Fuels	12	0.1%
Solar	5	0.1%

Natural gas (53.7%)

Heating oil (26.2%)

Electricity (14.7%)

Propane (4.7%)

Wood (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Acton

Heating oil has become more popular in Acton. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,324 to 2,376, a 2.24% lift.

Acton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,433
2012	2,576
2013	2,447
2014	2,439
2015	2,630
2016	2,567
2017	2,489
2018	2,483
2019	2,311
2020	2,324
2021	2,350
2022	2,376

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Acton

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 346 to 423.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,730 to 4,876.

Electricity use for home heating in Acton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Acton. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,237 to 1,338, a 8.16% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Acton

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, 5 homes in Acton are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 72.22% decrease from 2020, when only 18 homes had installed active solar heating.

Acton, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Acton homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Acton ranks 90^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Acton ranks 312^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Acton’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 Acton, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Acton Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	39.3° F
2023 - 2024	35.5° F

Acton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Acton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 84 heating oil companies that serve Acton 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 49 “full-service” oil companies that serve Acton. Full service companies such as Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc or Knight Fuel Co 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 Acton 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 Acton include Five M Heating Co and Righellis Oil Co.

Acton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Acton: 84 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Acton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Acton Homes Served Per Company: 28 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Acton Oil Company: 24,806 gallons per year

Acton, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,376 households in Acton, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Acton, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

26% of Acton, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Acton, MA Households	Acton, MA Heating Oil Households
9,079	2,376

84 Acton, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Acton, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Acton, MA community relies on its 84 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 Acton, MA, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Acton, MA.

Acton Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Acton, MA today is $2.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Acton, MA ranges from a low of $2.70 to a high of $3.30. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.02.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $302.00 in Acton, MA. Prices range from $270.00 to $330.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Acton, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.39 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Acton, MA is $3.02 per gallon.

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

Today in Acton, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.70 per gallon, which amounts to $270.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Acton, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.30 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.02 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Acton, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.30 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 Acton, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Acton, MA by $0.39 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $39.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Acton, MA?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.02 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.70 to $3.30 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Acton, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Acton, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.30 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 Acton, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Acton, MA. Over the past year, Acton, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $7.17 for a 100-gallon order. This is $4.15 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.02, and $4.47 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.70. 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.