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Today's South Shore Massachusetts Oil Prices By City
Updated Today at 03:00 PM
| Brockton Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Quincy Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Plymouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Brookline Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Braintree Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Randolph Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Franklin Heating Oil Prices from $2.50 per gallon/gal |
| Norwood Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Stoughton Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Milton Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Bridgewater Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Marshfield Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Dedham Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Middleboro Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Hingham Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Canton Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Chestnut Hill Heating Oil Prices from $2.99 per gallon/gal |
| Needham Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Walpole Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Sharon Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Scituate Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Pembroke Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Rockland Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Foxboro Heating Oil Prices from $2.50 per gallon/gal |
| South Weymouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Bellingham Heating Oil Prices from $2.50 per gallon/gal |
| Abington Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Westwood Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Wellesley Hills Heating Oil Prices from $2.91 per gallon/gal |
| Weymouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Duxbury Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| East Weymouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Whitman Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Hanover Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| East Bridgewater Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Kingston Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
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Cheapest South Shore Massachusetts Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.50 per gallon/gal | May 3, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.50 per gallon/gal | May 3, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.50 per gallon/gal | May 3, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.50 per gallon/gal | May 3, 2025, 3:00 PM |
South Shore Massachusetts Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | -$0.038 |
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.070 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.207 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.701 |
South Shore Massachusetts Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2025 | $3.160 |
| 05/02/2025 | $3.140 |
| 05/01/2025 | $3.150 |
| 04/30/2025 | $3.150 |
| 04/29/2025 | $3.140 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.150 |
| 04/27/2025 | $3.150 |
| 04/26/2025 | $3.150 |
| 04/25/2025 | $3.150 |
| 04/24/2025 | $3.160 |
| 04/23/2025 | $3.130 |
| 04/22/2025 | $3.190 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.230 |
| 04/20/2025 | $3.230 |
| 04/19/2025 | $3.230 |
| 04/18/2025 | $3.230 |
| 04/17/2025 | $3.230 |
| 04/16/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/15/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/14/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/13/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/12/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/11/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/10/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/09/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/08/2025 | $3.270 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.280 |
| 04/06/2025 | $3.320 |
| 04/05/2025 | $3.320 |
| 04/04/2025 | $3.340 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Shore Massachusetts Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in South Shore Massachusetts, used by 254,682 or 51.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Shore Massachusetts homeowners is heating oil, used by 136,386 homes (27.74%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (73,539), propane (22,139), wood (3,474), and other fuels (3,237).
South Shore Massachusetts Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | South Shore Massachusetts Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 254,682 | 51.8% |
| Heating Oil | 136,386 | 27.7% |
| Electricity | 73,539 | 15.0% |
| Propane | 22,139 | 4.5% |
| Wood | 3,474 | 0.7% |
| Other Fuels | 3,237 | 0.7% |
| No Fuel | 2,265 | 0.5% |
| Solar | 537 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 216 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (51.8%)
Heating oil (27.7%)
Electricity (15.0%)
Propane (4.5%)
Wood (0.7%)
Other fuels (0.7%)
No fuel (0.5%)
Solar (0.1%)
Coal (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Shore Massachusetts
Heating oil has become more popular in South Shore Massachusetts. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 135,342 to 136,386, a 0.77% lift.
South Shore Massachusetts Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 168,032 |
| 2012 | 165,720 |
| 2013 | 161,173 |
| 2014 | 156,012 |
| 2015 | 151,703 |
| 2016 | 145,690 |
| 2017 | 143,331 |
| 2018 | 139,070 |
| 2019 | 135,342 |
| 2020 | 134,821 |
| 2021 | 135,307 |
| 2022 | 136,386 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Shore Massachusetts
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 15,572 to 22,139.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 232,065 to 254,682.
Electricity use for home heating in South Shore Massachusetts
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Shore Massachusetts. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 63,078 to 73,539, a 16.58% increase.
Solar use for home heating in South Shore 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, 537 homes in South Shore Massachusetts are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 38.05% increase from 2019, when only 389 homes had installed active solar heating.
South Shore Massachusetts Heating Oil Trends
Last year, South Shore Massachusetts homeowners purchased a total of 120 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
South Shore 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 South Shore Massachusetts, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
South Shore Massachusetts Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.1° F |
South Shore Massachusetts Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For South Shore Massachusetts homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 264 heating oil companies that serve South Shore 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 130 “full-service” oil companies that serve South Shore 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 South Shore 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 South Shore Massachusetts include Hingham Oil and Hughes Oil.
South Shore Massachusetts Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving South Shore Massachusetts: 264 companies
Average Number Of South Shore Massachusetts Homes Served Per Company: 516 homes
South Shore Massachusetts Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 136,386 households in South Shore Massachusetts heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Shore Massachusetts temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
27% of South Shore Massachusetts Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| South Shore Massachusetts Households | South Shore Massachusetts Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 491,735 | 136,386 |
264 South Shore Massachusetts Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 582 million gallons of heating oil delivered to South Shore Massachusetts homeowners during the winter of 2024, the South Shore Massachusetts community relies on its 264 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 South Shore 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 South Shore Massachusetts.
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