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Oil Prices in Shirley, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Ayer Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
County Energy Products	Call for price	No	No
Shattuck Oil	Call for price	No	No
Baker Whitney Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Brideau Energy	Call for price	No	No
Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Colonial Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Concord Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Dunn Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fraticelli Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
JA Healy & Sons Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Knight Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mahoney Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Spadafore Oil & Energy	Call for price	No	No
The Lakeside Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Whitney Bros Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Cleghorn Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Congers Heating & Cooling	Call for price	No	No
D Ferruccio & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dave's Heating Co	Call for price	No	No
Endicott Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Fitchburg Economy Oil	Call for price	No	No
Juniper Farms Bolton Oil	Call for price	No	No
KW Wood Fuel corp	Call for price	No	No
Lorden Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Marchand Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
May & Hally Inc	Call for price	No	No
My Oil 4 Less	Call for price	No	No
Rollstone Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Warmer Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
MyOil4Less	Call for price	No	No

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Shirley, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	-	-	-
150	$2.89	$2.89	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200	$2.89	$2.89	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250	$2.89	$2.89	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Shirley Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/25/2024	$3.099
11/24/2024	$3.099
11/23/2024	$3.099
11/22/2024	$3.099
11/21/2024	$3.099
11/20/2024	$3.099
11/19/2024	$3.099
11/18/2024	$3.099
11/17/2024	$3.099
11/16/2024	$3.099
11/15/2024	$3.099
11/14/2024	$3.099
11/13/2024	$3.099
11/12/2024	$3.099
11/11/2024	$3.099
11/10/2024	$3.099
11/09/2024	$3.099
11/08/2024	$3.224
11/07/2024	$3.224
11/06/2024	$3.224
11/05/2024	$3.224
11/04/2024	$3.224
11/03/2024	$3.224
11/02/2024	$3.224
11/01/2024	$3.224
10/31/2024	$3.224
10/30/2024	$3.224
10/29/2024	$3.274
10/28/2024	$3.274
10/27/2024	$3.274

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Shirley, used by 1,285 or 60.24% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Shirley homeowners is electricity, used by 363 homes (17.02%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (343), propane (114), wood (56), and other fuels (7).

Shirley Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Shirley Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,285	60.2%
Electricity	363	17.0%
Natural Gas	343	16.1%
Propane	114	5.3%
Wood	56	2.6%
Other Fuels	7	0.3%

Heating oil (60.2%)

Electricity (17.0%)

Natural gas (16.1%)

Propane (5.3%)

Wood (2.6%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Shirley

Heating oil has become less popular in Shirley. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,287 to 1,285, a 0.16% drop.

Shirley Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,332
2012	1,210
2013	1,281
2014	1,287
2015	1,217
2016	1,216
2017	1,275
2018	1,264
2019	1,280
2020	1,538
2021	1,406
2022	1,285

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Shirley

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 95 to 114.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 472 to 343.

Electricity use for home heating in Shirley

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Shirley. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 323 to 363, a 12.38% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Shirley

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 Shirley have not yet adopted solar heating.

Shirley, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Shirley homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Shirley ranks 194^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Shirley ranks 734^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Shirley’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 Shirley, the average outside temperature was 3.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Shirley Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.1° F
2023 - 2024	34.5° F

Shirley Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Shirley homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 32 heating oil companies that serve Shirley 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 17 “full-service” oil companies that serve Shirley. Full service companies such as Knight Fuel Co or County Energy Products 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 Shirley 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 Shirley include Fitchburg Economy Oil and Leominster Ice & Oil Company Inc.

Shirley Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Shirley: 32 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Shirley: 18 miles

Average Number Of Shirley Homes Served Per Company: 40 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Shirley Oil Company: 35,217 gallons per year

Shirley, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,285 households in Shirley, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Shirley, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

60% of Shirley, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Shirley, MA Households	Shirley, MA Heating Oil Households
2,133	1,285

32 Shirley, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Shirley, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Shirley, MA community relies on its 32 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 Shirley, 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 Shirley, MA.

Shirley 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.