Just enter you ZIP and compare today's Merrimac fuel oil prices per gallon, right now
Merrimac oil prices can change up to three times per day
Homeowners like you in Merrimac can save $100 per delivery with our instant oil price search
We respect your privacy: searching requires no sensitive personal information
Updated Today at 06:28 AM
Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
---|---|---|---|
Edgemont Oil Llc | Call for price | No | No |
Atlantic Oil Co | $3.19 | Yes | Yes |
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel | $3.24 | Yes | Yes |
Senior Citizen Heating Oil | $3.02 | Yes | Yes |
Simard Gas & Oil | $3.19 | Yes | Yes |
Haffner's Energy North Group | Call for price | No | No |
Knight Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Lombardi Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
Newburyport Fuels Corp | Call for price | No | No |
Hilton Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Merrimack Valley Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
Mike & Sons Oil Service Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Stocker Home Energy Service | Call for price | No | No |
Chapman Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
Eaton Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
Freeman Fuel Co | Call for price | No | No |
Leightons Heating & Cooling Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Middelton Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
Natural Oil | Call for price | No | No |
Olde Town Oil | Call for price | No | No |
Stelline Oil Heating Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Haffner's | Call for price | No | No |
Quality Oil
On-Time Delivery
No Contracts
Trusted Merrimac Providers
Pay Later
4 interest free payments with
We promote residential heating oil savings in Merrimac by providing real-time Merrimac heating oil prices and state-of-the-art secure online ordering.
Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
---|---|---|---|
100 | $3.04 | $3.02 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
150 | $3.04 | $3.02 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
200 | $3.04 | $3.02 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
250 | $3.04 | $3.02 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
Time Horizon | Price Change |
---|---|
1 Day Trend | -$0.013 |
1 Week Trend | -$0.017 |
1 Month Trend | +$0.017 |
1 Year Trend | -$0.510 |
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
Date | Average Oil Price |
---|---|
12/21/2024 | $3.160 |
12/20/2024 | $3.160 |
12/19/2024 | $3.173 |
12/18/2024 | $3.148 |
12/17/2024 | $3.148 |
12/16/2024 | $3.128 |
12/15/2024 | $3.177 |
12/14/2024 | $3.177 |
12/13/2024 | $3.177 |
12/12/2024 | $3.177 |
12/11/2024 | $3.157 |
12/10/2024 | $3.157 |
12/09/2024 | $3.157 |
12/08/2024 | $3.173 |
12/07/2024 | $3.173 |
12/06/2024 | $3.173 |
12/05/2024 | $3.173 |
12/04/2024 | $3.173 |
12/03/2024 | $3.140 |
12/02/2024 | $3.092 |
12/01/2024 | $3.092 |
11/30/2024 | $3.092 |
11/29/2024 | $3.092 |
11/28/2024 | $3.092 |
11/27/2024 | $3.092 |
11/26/2024 | $3.092 |
11/25/2024 | $3.092 |
11/24/2024 | $3.130 |
11/23/2024 | $3.130 |
11/22/2024 | $3.130 |
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Merrimac, used by 1,357 or 56.71% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Merrimac homeowners is heating oil, used by 597 homes (24.95%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (275), electricity (119), other fuels (38), and other fuels (15).
Merrimac Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
Fuel | Merrimac Households | % of Households |
---|---|---|
Natural Gas | 1,357 | 56.7% |
Heating Oil | 597 | 25.0% |
Propane | 275 | 11.5% |
Electricity | 119 | 5.0% |
Other Fuels | 38 | 1.6% |
Wood | 15 | 0.6% |
Natural gas (56.7%)
Heating oil (25.0%)
Propane (11.5%)
Electricity (5.0%)
Other fuels (1.6%)
Wood (0.6%)
Heating oil has become less popular in Merrimac. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 816 to 597, a 26.84% drop.
Merrimac Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
Year | Heating Oil Households |
---|---|
2011 | 780 |
2012 | 740 |
2013 | 731 |
2014 | 742 |
2015 | 816 |
2016 | 876 |
2017 | 882 |
2018 | 910 |
2019 | 825 |
2020 | 763 |
2021 | 675 |
2022 | 597 |
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 152 to 275.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,379 to 1,357.
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Merrimac. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 117 to 119, a 1.71% increase.
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 Merrimac have not yet adopted solar heating.
Last year, Merrimac homeowners purchased a total of 523,576 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Merrimac ranks 295th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Merrimac ranks 1469th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Merrimac’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 Merrimac, the average outside temperature was 3.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Merrimac Average Winter Temperature
Heating Season | Average Temperature |
---|---|
2024 - 2025 | 38.9° F |
2023 - 2024 | 35.3° F |
For Merrimac homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 22 heating oil companies that serve Merrimac 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Merrimac. Full service companies such as Olde Town Oil or Mike & Sons Oil Service 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 Merrimac 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 Merrimac include Edgemont Oil Llc and Haffner's.
Merrimac Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Merrimac: 22 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Merrimac: 18 miles
Average Number Of Merrimac Homes Served Per Company: 27 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Merrimac Oil Company: 23,798 gallons per year
Approximately 597 households in Merrimac, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Merrimac, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
24% of Merrimac, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
Merrimac, MA Households | Merrimac, MA Heating Oil Households |
---|---|
2,393 | 597 |
22 Merrimac, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 523,576 gallons of heating oil delivered to Merrimac, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Merrimac, MA community relies on its 22 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 Merrimac, MA, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Irving in Revere, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Merrimac, MA.
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Merrimac, MA?
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Merrimac, MA?
Is the price of heating oil in Merrimac, MA rising or falling?
What is the average price of home heating oil in Merrimac, MA?
What is the price of home heating oil today in Merrimac, MA?
What is the current price of heating oil in Merrimac, MA?
How much is home heating oil right now in Merrimac, MA?
Is heating oil going up or down in Merrimac, MA?
How much is oil per gallon in Merrimac, MA?
How much is oil for heat in Merrimac, MA?
How high will oil go in Merrimac, MA?