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Oil Prices in Essex, CT

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Westbrook Oil LLC	$2.69	Yes	Yes
On Demand Fuel Oil LLC	$3.34	Yes	Yes
Wilcox Online Discount	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Scott Energy Of Ct LLC	Call for price	No	No
Broga & Son Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Sunshine Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Mohegan Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Benvenuti Oil	Call for price	No	No
General Oil Of Quaker Hill Inc	Call for price	No	No
Guy's Inc	Call for price	No	No
John Zanardi Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Maus & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mccarthy Heating Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Sound Petroleum Long Island Inc	Call for price	No	No
Groton Oil	Call for price	No	No
Wilcox Oil Online	Call for price	No	No
C P Burdick & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dutch Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dwyer Family Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Foley Furnace Inc	Call for price	No	No
Paul Burdick Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Pennywise Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Quality Propane Inc	Call for price	No	No
Pipeline Petroleum	Call for price	No	No
Dahl Oil	Call for price	No	No
General Oil	Call for price	No	No
Just Clean Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Anytime Fuel Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Durso & Son Home Heating Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Madison Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Dougherty Oil	Call for price	No	No
M&M Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No
East River Energy	Call for price	No	No

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Essex, CT Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$2.69 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$2.69 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$2.69 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$2.69 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM

Essex Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.083
1 Month Trend	-$0.180
1 Year Trend	-$0.296

Essex Heating Oil Price History

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
05/08/2025	$3.043
05/07/2025	$3.043
05/06/2025	$3.043
05/05/2025	$3.043
05/04/2025	$3.426
05/03/2025	$3.426
05/02/2025	$3.426
05/01/2025	$3.126
04/30/2025	$3.126
04/29/2025	$3.126
04/28/2025	$3.160
04/27/2025	$3.160
04/26/2025	$3.160
04/25/2025	$3.160
04/24/2025	$3.160
04/23/2025	$3.190
04/22/2025	$3.190
04/21/2025	$3.190
04/20/2025	$3.190
04/19/2025	$3.190
04/18/2025	$3.190
04/17/2025	$3.190
04/16/2025	$3.223
04/15/2025	$3.223
04/14/2025	$3.223
04/13/2025	$3.223
04/12/2025	$3.223
04/11/2025	$3.223
04/10/2025	$3.223
04/09/2025	$3.223

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Essex, used by 883 or 53.35% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Essex homeowners is electricity, used by 383 homes (23.14%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (203), natural gas (136), wood (57), and other fuels (21).

Essex Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Essex Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	883	53.4%
Electricity	383	23.1%
Propane	203	12.3%
Natural Gas	136	8.2%
Wood	57	3.4%
Other Fuels	21	1.3%

Heating oil (53.4%)

Electricity (23.1%)

Propane (12.3%)

Natural gas (8.2%)

Wood (3.4%)

Other fuels (1.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Essex

Heating oil has become less popular in Essex. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 917 to 883, a 3.71% drop.

Essex Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,101
2012	1,070
2013	1,065
2014	1,092
2015	1,110
2016	1,068
2017	1,148
2018	1,080
2019	917
2020	889
2021	886
2022	883

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Essex

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 245 to 203.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 148 to 136.

Electricity use for home heating in Essex

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Essex. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 269 to 383, a 42.38% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Essex

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 Essex have not yet adopted solar heating.

Essex, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Essex homeowners purchased a total of 649,971 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Essex ranks 162^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Essex ranks 1235^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Essex Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.5° F
2023 - 2024	38.3° F

Essex Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Essex homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 33 heating oil companies that serve Essex 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 25 “full-service” oil companies that serve Essex. Full service companies such as Madison Oil Company or General Oil Of Quaker Hill 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 Essex 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 Essex include Scott Energy Of Ct LLC and Just Clean Fuel LLC.

Essex Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Essex: 33 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Essex: 18 miles

Average Number Of Essex Homes Served Per Company: 26 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Essex Oil Company: 19,696 gallons per year

Essex, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 883 households in Essex, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Essex, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

53% of Essex, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Essex, CT Households	Essex, CT Heating Oil Households
1,655	883

33 Essex, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 649,971 gallons of heating oil delivered to Essex, CT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Essex, CT community relies on its 33 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 Essex, 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 Essex, CT.

Essex Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Essex, CT today is $2.69 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Essex, CT ranges from a low of $2.69 to a high of $3.34. The average heating oil price in Connecticut state is $3.04.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $304.00 in Essex, CT. Prices range from $269.00 to $334.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Essex, CT has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.49 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Essex, CT is $3.04 per gallon.

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

Today in Essex, CT, the price of home heating oil is $2.69 per gallon, which amounts to $269.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Essex, CT ranges from $2.69 to $3.34 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.04 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Essex, CT ranges from $2.69 to $3.34 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 Essex, CT?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Essex, CT by $0.49 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $49.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Essex, CT?

As of today, May 9th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.04 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.69 to $3.34 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Essex, CT?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Essex, CT ranges from $2.69 to $3.34 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 Essex, CT?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Essex, CT. Over the past year, Essex, CT heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.62 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.57 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.04, and $2.93 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.69. 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.