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Oil Prices in Shelton, CT

Updated on July 4, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
KMS Oil Company Call for price No No
Brainards Heating Oil Call for price No No
J and E Discount Oil Call for price No No
Shelton Oil Call for price No No
Partner Fuel Call for price No No
Merrill Oil $3.09 Yes Yes
PurpleFuels $2.88 Yes Yes
Bethany Fuel $3.09 Yes Yes
Blue Flame Oil Company $3.19 Yes Yes
CentsAble Oil $3.20 Yes Yes
Best Price Oil $3.30 Yes Yes
Joes Fuel Company $3.09 Yes Yes
Polar Energy $3.05 Yes Yes
Economy Fuel Company $3.00 Yes Yes
Federal Oil $3.09 Yes Yes
Patty and Son LLC $2.92 Yes Yes
Forbes Premium Fuel $2.89 Yes Yes
Parkway Oil Company Call for price No No
Hoffman Fuel Company Call for price No No
Buzaid Mutual Fuel Corp Call for price No No
Knight Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Family Oil Call for price No No
Branchville Oil Company Call for price No No
Levco Tech Call for price No No
Kerigans Fuel Call for price No No
ProTech Heating and Air Conditioning Call for price No No
Standard Oil Of Connecticut Inc Call for price No No
Shooks Oil Burner Service and Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Reliable Fuel Call for price No No
Arrow Fuel Call for price No No
BAO Fuel Call for price No No
American Heating and Oil Call for price No No
Fiorilla Heating Oil Call for price No No
H Brelsford and Sons Call for price No No
Libretti and Son Call for price No No
Servco Oil Call for price No No
New Canaan Oil Company Call for price No No
Sippin Energy Products Call for price No No
St Pierre Oil Company Call for price No No
Swanson Fuel Call for price No No
Hi Ho Petroleum Call for price No No
Heatly Call for price No No
Ramos Fuel and Trucking Call for price No No
J Services LLC Call for price No No
Heating Oil LLC Call for price No No
American Fuel Call for price No No
Southern Connecticut Ice and Oil Call for price No No
New England Propane Company Call for price No No
Hometown Fuel Call for price No No
Edgerton Fuels Call for price No No

Shelton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Shelton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 105 heating oil companies that serve Shelton 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 59 “full-service” oil companies that serve Shelton. Full service companies such as CentsAble Oil or Clintonville Oil 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 Shelton 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 Shelton include Partners Fuel and Curtiss Oil LLC.

Shelton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Shelton: 105 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Shelton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Shelton Homes Served Per Company: 71 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Shelton Oil Company: 52,662 gallons per year

Shelton, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Shelton homeowners purchased a total of 6 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Shelton ranks 10th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Shelton ranks 41st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Shelton’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 Shelton, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Shelton Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.8° F
2023 - 202437.9° F
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100 gallonsgals$2.88 per gallon/galJul 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals$2.88 per gallon/galJul 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals$2.88 per gallon/galJul 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals$2.88 per gallon/galJul 4, 2025, 5:00 PM

Shelton Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on July 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend -$0.017
1 Month Trend +$0.347

Shelton Heating Oil Price History

Updated on July 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
07/04/2025 $3.066
07/03/2025 $3.066
07/02/2025 $3.041
07/01/2025 $3.049
06/30/2025 $3.052
06/29/2025 $3.083
06/28/2025 $3.083
06/27/2025 $3.083
06/26/2025 $3.078
06/25/2025 $3.101
06/24/2025 $3.114
06/23/2025 $3.123
06/22/2025 $3.081
06/21/2025 $3.081
06/20/2025 $3.081
06/19/2025 $3.075
06/18/2025 $2.990
06/17/2025 $2.934
06/16/2025 $2.933
06/15/2025 $2.868
06/14/2025 $2.868
06/13/2025 $2.868
06/12/2025 $2.782
06/11/2025 $2.740
06/10/2025 $2.748
06/09/2025 $2.744
06/08/2025 $2.740
06/07/2025 $2.740
06/06/2025 $2.740
06/05/2025 $2.740
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Shelton Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Shelton, used by 7,512 or 47.25% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Shelton homeowners is natural gas, used by 5,720 homes (35.98%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,264), propane (1,109), wood (201), and other fuels (54).

Shelton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelShelton Households % of Households
Heating Oil7,51247.3%
Natural Gas5,72036.0%
Electricity1,2648.0%
Propane1,1097.0%
Wood2011.3%
Solar800.5%
Other Fuels540.3%
No Fuel160.1%
Coal40.0%

Heating oil (47.3%)

Natural gas (36.0%)

Electricity (8.0%)

Propane (7.0%)

Wood (1.3%)

Solar (0.5%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

No fuel (0.1%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Shelton

Heating oil has become less popular in Shelton. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 8,333 to 7,512, a 9.85% drop.

Shelton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20119,091
20128,758
20138,486
20148,279
20158,303
20168,522
20178,595
20188,571
20198,333
20207,898
20217,703
20227,512

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Shelton

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 975 to 1,109.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,139 to 5,720.

Electricity use for home heating in Shelton

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Shelton. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 1,414 to 1,264, a 10.61% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Shelton

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, 80 homes in Shelton are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2019, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

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Shelton, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 7,512 households in Shelton, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Shelton, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

47% of Shelton, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Shelton, CT HouseholdsShelton, CT Heating Oil Households
15,8977,512

105 Shelton, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 6 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Shelton, CT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Shelton, CT community relies on its 105 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 Shelton, CT, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and Buckeyewf in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Shelton, CT.

Shelton Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Shelton, CT today is $2.88 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Shelton, CT ranges from a low of $2.88 to a high of $3.30. The average heating oil price in Connecticut state is $3.07.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $307.00 in Shelton, CT. Prices range from $288.00 to $330.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Shelton, CT has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.21 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Shelton, CT is $3.07 per gallon.

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

Today in Shelton, CT, the price of home heating oil is $2.88 per gallon, which amounts to $288.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Shelton, CT ranges from $2.88 to $3.30 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.07 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Shelton, CT ranges from $2.88 to $3.30 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 Shelton, CT?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Shelton, CT by $0.21 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $21.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Shelton, CT?

As of today, July 5th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.07 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.88 to $3.30 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Shelton, CT?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Shelton, CT ranges from $2.88 to $3.30 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 Shelton, CT?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Shelton, CT. Over the past year, Shelton, CT heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.72 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.65 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.07, and $2.84 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.88. 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.

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