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Massachusetts Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Massachusetts homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 442 heating oil companies that serve Massachusetts 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 210 “full-service” oil companies that serve Massachusetts. Full service companies such as Ruggiero Bros Inc or A Hohmann & Co 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts include Hingham Oil and Hughes Oil.

Massachusetts Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Massachusetts: 442 companies

Average Number Of Massachusetts Homes Served Per Company: 1,501 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Massachusetts Oil Company: 1,317,004 gallons per year

Massachusetts Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Massachusetts homeowners purchased a total of 582 million gallons of heating oil.

Short Term Trends

Massachusetts’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 Massachusetts, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Massachusetts Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.5° F
2023 - 202437.1° F
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Cheapest Massachusetts Oil Price Per Gallon

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100 gallonsgals$2.50 per gallon/galJul 2, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals$2.50 per gallon/galJul 2, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals$2.50 per gallon/galJul 2, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals$2.50 per gallon/galJul 2, 2025, 5:00 PM

Massachusetts Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on July 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend +$0.012
1 Week Trend -$0.041
1 Month Trend +$0.238
1 Year Trend -$0.487

Massachusetts Heating Oil Price History

Updated on July 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
07/02/2025 $3.246
07/01/2025 $3.234
06/30/2025 $3.234
06/27/2025 $3.242
06/26/2025 $3.225
06/25/2025 $3.254
06/24/2025 $3.287
06/23/2025 $3.285
06/20/2025 $3.270
06/19/2025 $3.241
06/18/2025 $3.172
06/17/2025 $3.150
06/16/2025 $3.141
06/13/2025 $3.034
06/12/2025 $2.951
06/11/2025 $2.981
06/10/2025 $2.980
06/09/2025 $2.990
06/06/2025 $2.988
06/05/2025 $3.003
06/04/2025 $3.009
06/03/2025 $2.997
06/02/2025 $3.006
05/30/2025 $3.008
05/29/2025 $3.001
05/28/2025 $3.014
05/27/2025 $3.017
05/26/2025 $3.020
05/23/2025 $3.016
05/22/2025 $3.015

Today's Massachusetts Oil Prices By City

Updated on July 2, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Worcester Heating Oil Prices

from $2.99 per gallon/gal

Boston Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Springfield Heating Oil Prices

from $2.99 per gallon/gal

Cambridge Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Lowell Heating Oil Prices

from $3.09 per gallon/gal

Brockton Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

New Bedford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.98 per gallon/gal

Quincy Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Lynn Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Fall River Heating Oil Prices

from $2.89 per gallon/gal

Dorchester Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Lawrence Heating Oil Prices

from $3.08 per gallon/gal

Somerville Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Framingham Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Haverhill Heating Oil Prices

from $3.08 per gallon/gal

Waltham Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Plymouth Heating Oil Prices

from $3.15 per gallon/gal

Malden Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Medford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Dorchester Center Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Chicopee Heating Oil Prices

from $2.99 per gallon/gal

Revere Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Peabody Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Methuen Heating Oil Prices

from $3.08 per gallon/gal

Taunton Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Brookline Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

East Boston Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Everett Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Brighton Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Arlington Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Attleboro Heating Oil Prices

from $2.75 per gallon/gal

Pittsfield Heating Oil Prices

from $3.20 per gallon/gal

Salem Heating Oil Prices

from $3.08 per gallon/gal

Beverly Heating Oil Prices

from $3.08 per gallon/gal

Jamaica Plain Heating Oil Prices

from $2.50 per gallon/gal

Westfield Heating Oil Prices

from $2.99 per gallon/gal

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Massachusetts, used by 1,462,335 or 52.38% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Massachusetts homeowners is heating oil, used by 663,749 homes (23.78%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (490,395), propane (123,474), wood (34,021), and other fuels (24,655).

Massachusetts Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelMassachusetts Households % of Households
Natural Gas1.4M52.4%
Heating Oil663,74923.8%
Electricity490,39517.6%
Propane123,4744.4%
Wood34,0211.2%
Other Fuels24,6550.9%
No Fuel19,2830.7%
Solar5,4650.2%
Coal1,5530.1%

Natural gas (52.4%)

Heating oil (23.8%)

Electricity (17.6%)

Propane (4.4%)

Wood (1.2%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

No fuel (0.7%)

Solar (0.2%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Massachusetts

Heating oil has become less popular in Massachusetts. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 678,224 to 663,749, a 2.13% drop.

Massachusetts Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011851,319
2012827,983
2013798,470
2014770,791
2015746,949
2016723,433
2017707,835
2018690,486
2019678,224
2020667,484
2021662,876
2022663,749

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Massachusetts

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 88,827 to 123,474.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,355,599 to 1,462,335.

Electricity use for home heating in Massachusetts

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Massachusetts. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 421,582 to 490,395, a 16.32% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Massachusetts

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, 5,465 homes in Massachusetts are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 82.59% increase from 2019, when only 2,993 homes had installed active solar heating.

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Massachusetts Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 663,749 households in Massachusetts heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Massachusetts temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

23% of Massachusetts Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Massachusetts HouseholdsMassachusetts Heating Oil Households
2.7M663,749

442 Massachusetts Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 582 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Massachusetts homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Massachusetts community relies on its 442 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 Massachusetts, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Braintree, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Heating Oil Prices FAQs

How high will oil go in Massachusetts?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Massachusetts. Over the past year, Massachusetts heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.70 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.25, and $1.98 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.96. 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.

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Massachusetts?

The best price of home heating oil in Massachusetts today is $2.96 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Massachusetts ranges from a low of $2.96 to a high of $3.73. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.25.

How much is oil per gallon in Massachusetts?

As of today, July 3rd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.25 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.96 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Massachusetts?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Massachusetts ranges from $2.96 to $3.73 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How much is home heating oil right now in Massachusetts?

The current price of home heating oil in Massachusetts ranges from $2.96 to $3.73 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.

What is the current price of heating oil in Massachusetts?

The current price of heating oil in Massachusetts ranges from $2.96 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.25 per gallon.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Massachusetts?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $325.00 in Massachusetts. Prices range from $296.00 to $373.00, depending on the oil company.

Is heating oil going up or down in Massachusetts?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Massachusetts by $0.30 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $30.00 for a 100-gallon order.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Massachusetts?

Today in Massachusetts, the price of home heating oil is $2.96 per gallon, which amounts to $296.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is the price of heating oil in Massachusetts rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Massachusetts has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.30 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Massachusetts?

The average price of home heating oil in Massachusetts is $3.25 per gallon.

Is heating oil taxable in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, heating oil is sales tax exempt for long-term residences, and taxed at the state 6.25% tax for hotels and businesses. "Long-term" residences includes dwellings such as houses and apartment buildings. Businesses with fewer than 5 employees and less than $1M in gross income are eligible for a "small business energy exemption" on heating oil sales taxes.