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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 166 Dorchester Suppliers

Oil Prices in Dorchester, MA

Updated Today at 12:22 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
A Hohmann & Co Inc Call for price No No
A & B Oil Call for price No No
Brown Oil co Call for price No No
Cape Verde Oil Co Call for price No No
Star Five Oil Corporation Call for price No No
Albert Culver Co Call for price No No
John's Oil Co Call for price No No
Metro Energy Call for price No No
Niccoli Oil & Energy Call for price No No
Basile Oil Co 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
Fossil Fuel Enterprises Call for price No No
Johnson Fuel Co Call for price No No
Ken Duval Oil Call for price No No
Lapuma Fuel Call for price No No
Nardone Oil Call for price No No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc Call for price No No
Trojan Oil Call for price No No
Walshs Oil LLC Call for price No No
Needham Oil Online Call for price No No
Campello Keith Oil Call for price No No
Raynard Brothers Oil Call for price No No
Direct Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Absolute Oil Call for price No No
HOP Energy Call for price No No
Alvin Hollis & Co Call for price No No
Anderson Fuel 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
AtlanticPratt Energy Call for price No No
Bigelow Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Booma Oil Inc Call for price No No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Cleveland Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Coan Heating & Cooling Inc Call for price No No
Community Oil Company Call for price No No
Devaney Energy Call for price No No
Faulkner Brothers Inc Call for price No No
Fisher Churchill Co Call for price No No
Frank Lamparelli Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Genove Oil & Air Company Inc Call for price No No
Holden Oil Inc Call for price No No
Horan Oil Corp Call for price No No
Jackson Fuel Corp Call for price No No
James J Hayes Oil Co Inc Call for price No No

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Dorchester, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.39 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
150$3.30 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
200$3.28 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
250$3.28 $3.39 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM

Dorchester Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/19/2025$3.768
01/18/2025$3.768
01/17/2025$3.768
01/16/2025$3.691
01/15/2025$3.677
01/14/2025$3.748
01/13/2025$3.797
01/12/2025$3.524
01/11/2025$3.524
01/10/2025$3.524
01/09/2025$3.588
01/08/2025$3.450
01/07/2025$3.420
01/06/2025$3.372
01/05/2025$3.394
01/04/2025$3.394
01/03/2025$3.401
01/02/2025$3.340
01/01/2025$3.318
12/31/2024$3.305
12/30/2024$3.321
12/29/2024$3.250
12/28/2024$3.250
12/27/2024$3.273
12/26/2024$3.275
12/25/2024$3.222
12/24/2024$3.195
12/23/2024$3.269
12/22/2024$3.243
12/21/2024$3.243

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 (235).

Dorchester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelDorchester Households % of Households
Natural Gas22,08767.0%
Electricity7,09021.5%
Heating Oil2,6057.9%
Propane8372.5%
Other Fuels2540.8%
No Fuel2350.7%

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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,366 to 2,605, a 51.45% drop.

Dorchester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20115,782
20125,366
20134,842
20144,260
20154,008
20163,652
20173,465
20183,071
20192,949
20202,651
20212,583
20222,605

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dorchester

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 445 to 837.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 17,949 to 22,087.

Electricity use for home heating in Dorchester

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dorchester. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5,489 to 7,090, a 29.17% 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.

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 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 HouseholdsDorchester, MA Heating Oil Households
32,9702,605

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 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.

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