Smart Touch Energy vs Cubby Oil
Both publish a daily rate. Smart Touch is broker model, multi-state. Cubby is direct, MA only, with cap + pre-buy. MA
Side by side
Public pricing
Both publish daily
Yes vs Yes
Model
Smart Touch routes to local dealers. Cubby is the dealer.
Broker vs Direct
Region
Smart Touch 6 NE states. Cubby MA only.
CT, MA, NJ, NY, PA, RI vs MA
Plans
Cubby offers commitment plans, Smart Touch doesn't.
Single-fill vs Cap + Pre-buy
The verdict
For one-off online fills, Smart Touch's broker model often wins on price. For households committing to a season with cap or pre-buy, Cubby's plans plus published daily rate is the more transparent package. Both beat any quote-only dealer on price-discovery alone.
FAQ
Which is cheaper?
Both publish daily rates by ZIP. Compare side-by-side for your ZIP. Smart Touch's broker model often beats Cubby's direct rate by $0.05 to $0.20/gal in volatile weeks.
Which has plans?
Cubby offers cap and pre-buy in addition to the daily rate. Smart Touch is single-fill online ordering only.
Cross-references
EIA SHOPP last reading: 2026-03-30NYMEX HO settled: 2026-07-13EIA next release: 2026-10-05