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Oil Prices in Durham, CT

Updated Today at 09:00 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
United Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Fuel & Service LLC	Call for price	No	No
Incredible Oil & Propane LLC	$2.43	Yes	Yes
Simply Heating Oil LLC	$2.68	Yes	Yes
Personal Energy Co LLC	$2.80	Yes	Yes
Hurricane Energy Heating & Cooling LLC	$2.69	Yes	Yes
Purplefuels LLC	$2.98	Yes	Yes
Westbrook Oil LLC	$2.69	Yes	Yes
Bethany Fuel LLC	$2.69	Yes	Yes
Blue Flame Oil Co	$2.99	Yes	Yes
A Best Buy Premium Fuel & Trucking LLC	$2.64	Yes	Yes
Tony's Oil Co	$2.66	Yes	Yes
Mim's Oil Company LLC	$2.62	Yes	Yes
Husky Discount Fuel	$3.00	Yes	Yes
Mckinley Oil	$2.73	Yes	Yes
Connecticut Energy Solutions LLC	$2.55	Yes	Yes
Citizen's Oil Coop Inc	$2.53	Yes	Yes
Deliver Me Fuel	$2.83	Yes	Yes
Quality Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Didato's Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Scott Energy Of Ct LLC	Call for price	No	No
Higganum Heating	Call for price	No	No
Reliable Energy Of Colchester LLC	Call for price	No	No
Connecticut Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Northeast Energy Company	Call for price	No	No
Crown Oil	Call for price	No	No
Peterson Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
River Valley Propane Inc	Call for price	No	No
B & B Petroleum Inc	Call for price	No	No
City Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Cromwell Energy	Call for price	No	No
CSB Inc	Call for price	No	No
Daniels Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
John Zanardi Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Lavorgna Fuel Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Lou's Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Maus & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Sound Petroleum Long Island Inc	Call for price	No	No
Barrieau Energy	Call for price	No	No
Aaa Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Town Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fillerup Inc	Call for price	No	No
Janazzo Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Bond Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Affordable Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Bystrek's Oil Company LLC	Call for price	No	No
C P Burdick & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dimauro Oil Co LLC	Call for price	No	No
Dutch Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Foley Furnace Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Durham, CT

Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$2.55 per gallon/gal	May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM
150 gallonsgals	$2.55 per gallon/gal	May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM
200 gallonsgals	$2.55 per gallon/gal	May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM
250 gallonsgals	$2.55 per gallon/gal	May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM

Durham Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on May 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.092
1 Month Trend	-$0.184
1 Year Trend	-$0.477

Durham Heating Oil Price History

Updated on May 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
05/09/2025	$2.719
05/08/2025	$2.727
05/07/2025	$2.717
05/06/2025	$2.713
05/05/2025	$2.765
05/04/2025	$2.811
05/03/2025	$2.811
05/02/2025	$2.815
05/01/2025	$2.770
04/30/2025	$2.806
04/29/2025	$2.807
04/28/2025	$2.819
04/27/2025	$2.821
04/26/2025	$2.821
04/25/2025	$2.821
04/24/2025	$2.827
04/23/2025	$2.827
04/22/2025	$2.832
04/21/2025	$2.843
04/20/2025	$2.842
04/19/2025	$2.842
04/18/2025	$2.842
04/17/2025	$2.847
04/16/2025	$2.897
04/15/2025	$2.897
04/14/2025	$2.903
04/13/2025	$2.903
04/12/2025	$2.903
04/11/2025	$2.903
04/10/2025	$2.903

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Durham, used by 2,376 or 76.45% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Durham homeowners is electricity, used by 390 homes (12.55%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (204), wood (82), natural gas (48), and other fuels (10).

Durham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Durham Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	2,376	76.5%
Electricity	390	12.6%
Propane	204	6.6%
Wood	82	2.6%
Natural Gas	48	1.5%
Other Fuels	10	0.3%

Heating oil (76.5%)

Electricity (12.6%)

Propane (6.6%)

Wood (2.6%)

Natural gas (1.5%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Durham

Heating oil has become more popular in Durham. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,014 to 2,376, a 17.97% lift.

Durham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,193
2012	2,363
2013	2,213
2014	2,218
2015	2,134
2016	2,045
2017	2,047
2018	2,014
2019	2,030
2020	2,205
2021	2,289
2022	2,376

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Durham

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 171 to 204.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 116 to 48.

Electricity use for home heating in Durham

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Durham. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 111 to 390, a 251.35% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Durham

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 Durham have not yet adopted solar heating.

Durham, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Durham homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Durham ranks 85^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Durham ranks 411^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Durham’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 Durham, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Durham Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	35.1° F
2023 - 2024	36.9° F

Durham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Durham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 109 heating oil companies that serve Durham 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 69 “full-service” oil companies that serve Durham. Full service companies such as Madison Oil Company or Aaa Oil Company 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 Durham 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 Durham include Martin Heating Oil LLC and Mccormick & Bonner Transport LLC.

Durham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Durham: 109 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Durham: 18 miles

Average Number Of Durham Homes Served Per Company: 21 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Durham Oil Company: 16,045 gallons per year

Durham, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,376 households in Durham, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Durham, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

76% of Durham, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Durham, CT Households	Durham, CT Heating Oil Households
3,108	2,376

109 Durham, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Durham, CT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Durham, CT community relies on its 109 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 Durham, CT, two of the closest terminals are Buckeyees in New Haven, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Durham, CT.

Durham Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Durham, CT?

The best price of home heating oil in Durham, CT today is $2.43 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Durham, CT ranges from a low of $2.43 to a high of $3.00. The average heating oil price in Connecticut state is $2.72.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Durham, CT?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $272.00 in Durham, CT. Prices range from $243.00 to $300.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Durham, CT rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Durham, CT has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.38 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Durham, CT?

The average price of home heating oil in Durham, CT is $2.72 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Durham, CT?

Today in Durham, CT, the price of home heating oil is $2.43 per gallon, which amounts to $243.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Durham, CT?

The current price of heating oil in Durham, CT ranges from $2.43 to $3.00 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.72 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Durham, CT?

The current price of home heating oil in Durham, CT ranges from $2.43 to $3.00 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.

Is heating oil going up or down in Durham, CT?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Durham, CT by $0.38 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $38.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Durham, CT?

As of today, May 10th, 2025, the average price of oil is $2.72 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.43 to $3.00 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Durham, CT?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Durham, CT ranges from $2.43 to $3.00 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Durham, CT?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Durham, CT. Over the past year, Durham, CT heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.88 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.16 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.72, and $3.45 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.43. 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.