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Oil Prices in Athol, MA

Updated Today at 02:34 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Ron's Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Huhtala Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No
Chair City Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Oppure Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Orange Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Bankowski Oil & Heating Inc	Call for price	No	No
Murray Davenport Oil Co	Call for price	No	No

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	-	-	-
150	$2.90	$2.90	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.90	$2.90	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.90	$2.90	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Athol Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/08/2024	$3.349
11/07/2024	$3.349
11/06/2024	$3.349
11/05/2024	$3.349
11/04/2024	$3.349
11/03/2024	$3.349
11/02/2024	$3.349
11/01/2024	$3.349
10/31/2024	$3.349
10/30/2024	$3.349
10/29/2024	$3.349
10/28/2024	$3.349
10/27/2024	$3.349
10/26/2024	$3.349
10/25/2024	$3.349
10/24/2024	$3.349
10/23/2024	$3.349
10/22/2024	$3.349
10/21/2024	$3.349
10/20/2024	$3.349
10/19/2024	$3.349
10/18/2024	$3.349
10/17/2024	$3.349
10/16/2024	$3.349
10/15/2024	$3.349
10/14/2024	$3.349
10/13/2024	$3.349
10/12/2024	$3.349
10/11/2024	$3.349
10/10/2024	$3.349

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Athol, used by 4,029 or 71.47% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Athol homeowners is electricity, used by 573 homes (10.16%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (397), natural gas (317), propane (212), and other fuels (129).

Athol Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Athol Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	4,029	71.5%
Electricity	573	10.2%
Wood	397	7.0%
Natural Gas	317	5.6%
Propane	212	3.8%
Other Fuels	88	1.6%
Solar	41	0.7%

Heating oil (71.5%)

Electricity (10.2%)

Wood (7.0%)

Natural gas (5.6%)

Propane (3.8%)

Other fuels (1.6%)

Solar (0.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Athol

Heating oil has become more popular in Athol. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 3,725 to 4,029, a 8.16% lift.

Athol Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	4,044
2012	3,809
2013	3,777
2014	3,799
2015	3,806
2016	3,617
2017	3,725
2018	3,647
2019	3,723
2020	3,631
2021	3,825
2022	4,029

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Athol

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 315 to 212.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 162 to 317.

Electricity use for home heating in Athol

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Athol. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 655 to 573, a 12.52% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Athol

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, 41 homes in Athol are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2017, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Athol, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Athol homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Athol ranks 27^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Athol ranks 113^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Athol’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 Athol, the average outside temperature was 2.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Athol Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
Winter 2023 - 2024	30.5° F
Winter 2022 - 2023	28° F

Athol Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Athol homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Athol 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Athol. Full service companies such as Huhtala Oil & Propane or Bankowski Oil & Heating 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 Athol 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 Athol include Ron's Fuel Oil and Oppure Oil LLC.

Athol Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Athol: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Athol: 18 miles

Average Number Of Athol Homes Served Per Company: 575 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Athol Oil Company: 504,783 gallons per year

Athol, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,029 households in Athol, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Athol, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

71% of Athol, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Athol, MA Households	Athol, MA Heating Oil Households
5,637	4,029

7 Athol, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Athol, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Athol, MA community relies on its 7 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 Athol, 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 Athol, MA.

Athol 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.