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Oil Prices in Dorchester, MA
Updated Today at 03:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Hohmann and Company | Call for price | No | No |
| A and B Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Brown Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Cape Verde Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Star Five Oil Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Albert Culver Company | $3.49 | Yes | Yes |
| John Oil Company | $3.29 | Yes | Yes |
| Kelley Oil Company | $3.68 | Yes | Yes |
| M and T Oil Company | $3.74 | Yes | Yes |
| Basile Oil Company | $2.65 | Yes | Yes |
| Fossil Fuel Enterprises | $3.65 | Yes | Yes |
| Lapuma Fuel | $3.74 | Yes | Yes |
| Marios Oil | $3.60 | Yes | Yes |
| Needham Oil Online | $4.09 | Yes | Yes |
| Campello Keith Oil | $3.50 | Yes | Yes |
| Raynard Brothers Oil | $3.15 | Yes | Yes |
| Direct Fuel | $3.25 | Yes | Yes |
| Absolute Oil | $3.39 | Yes | Yes |
| Niccoli Oil and Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Blackstone Valley Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Bridgewater Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Cesars Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Firemans Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| First Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Ken Duval Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Nardone Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Patriot Liquid Energy Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Alliance Express | Call for price | No | No |
| Alvin Hollis and Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Anderson Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Arlex Oil Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Arlington Fuel Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Arlmont Fuel Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| AtlanticPratt Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Bigelow Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Booma Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Busa Fuel Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Cleveland Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Coan Heating and Cooling Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Community Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Devaney Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Faulkner Brothers | Call for price | No | No |
| Fisher Churchill Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Frank Lamparelli Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Genove Oil and Air Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Holden Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Horan Oil Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Jackson Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| James J Hayes Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Keohan Fuels and Transportation | Call for price | No | No |
Dorchester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Dorchester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 166 heating oil companies that serve Dorchester 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 82 “full-service” oil companies that serve Dorchester. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester include Hingham Oil and Ranco Enterpises.
Dorchester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Dorchester: 166 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Dorchester: 18 miles
Average Number Of Dorchester Homes Served Per Company: 15 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Dorchester Oil Company: 13,762 gallons per year
Dorchester, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Dorchester homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Dorchester ranks 70th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Dorchester ranks 265th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Dorchester’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 Dorchester, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Dorchester Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.4° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Dorchester, MA Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Jul 12, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Jul 12, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Jul 12, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Jul 12, 2025, 3:00 PM |
Dorchester Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.032 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.018 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.382 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.049 |
Dorchester Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/12/2025 | $3.478 |
| 07/11/2025 | $3.447 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.431 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.481 |
| 07/08/2025 | $3.472 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.454 |
| 07/06/2025 | $3.461 |
| 07/05/2025 | $3.461 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.390 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.390 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.372 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.342 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.342 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.369 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.369 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.369 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.303 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.368 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.410 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.360 |
| 06/22/2025 | $3.365 |
| 06/21/2025 | $3.365 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.365 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.342 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.258 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.273 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.249 |
| 06/15/2025 | $3.158 |
| 06/14/2025 | $3.158 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.158 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Dorchester Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dorchester, used by 22,087 or 66.99% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dorchester homeowners is electricity, used by 7,090 homes (21.50%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,605), propane (837), other fuels (254), and other fuels (254).
Dorchester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Dorchester Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 22,087 | 67.0% |
| Electricity | 7,090 | 21.5% |
| Heating Oil | 2,605 | 7.9% |
| Propane | 837 | 2.5% |
| Other Fuels | 254 | 0.8% |
| No Fuel | 235 | 0.7% |
Natural gas (67.0%)
Electricity (21.5%)
Heating oil (7.9%)
Propane (2.5%)
Other fuels (0.8%)
No fuel (0.7%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dorchester
Heating oil has become less popular in Dorchester. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,949 to 2,605, a 11.66% drop.
Dorchester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5,782 |
| 2012 | 5,366 |
| 2013 | 4,842 |
| 2014 | 4,260 |
| 2015 | 4,008 |
| 2016 | 3,652 |
| 2017 | 3,465 |
| 2018 | 3,071 |
| 2019 | 2,949 |
| 2020 | 2,651 |
| 2021 | 2,583 |
| 2022 | 2,605 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dorchester
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 683 to 837.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 20,915 to 22,087.
Electricity use for home heating in Dorchester
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dorchester. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 7,031 to 7,090, a 0.84% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Dorchester
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 Dorchester have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Dorchester, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 2,605 households in Dorchester, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dorchester, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
7% of Dorchester, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Dorchester, MA Households | Dorchester, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 32,970 | 2,605 |
166 Dorchester, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Dorchester, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Dorchester, MA community relies on its 166 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 Dorchester, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Boston, MA and S.r.& M. in East Boston, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Dorchester, MA.
Dorchester Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Dorchester, MA?
The best price of home heating oil in Dorchester, MA today is $2.65 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Dorchester, MA ranges from a low of $2.65 to a high of $4.09. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.48.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Dorchester, MA?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $348.00 in Dorchester, MA. Prices range from $265.00 to $409.00, depending on the oil company.
Is the price of heating oil in Dorchester, MA rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Dorchester, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.73 per gallon.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Dorchester, MA?
The average price of home heating oil in Dorchester, MA is $3.48 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Dorchester, MA?
Today in Dorchester, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.65 per gallon, which amounts to $265.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
What is the current price of heating oil in Dorchester, MA?
The current price of heating oil in Dorchester, MA ranges from $2.65 to $4.09 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.48 per gallon.
How much is home heating oil right now in Dorchester, MA?
The current price of home heating oil in Dorchester, MA ranges from $2.65 to $4.09 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 Dorchester, MA?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Dorchester, MA by $0.73 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $73.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Dorchester, MA?
As of today, July 12nd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.48 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.65 to $4.09 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Dorchester, MA?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Dorchester, MA ranges from $2.65 to $4.09 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 Dorchester, MA?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Dorchester, MA. Over the past year, Dorchester, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.17 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.69 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.48, and $3.52 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.65. 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.
