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Connecticut Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.69 | $2.59 | Oct 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $2.69 | $2.59 | Oct 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $2.69 | $2.59 | Oct 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $2.69 | $2.59 | Oct 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
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Today's Connecticut Oil Prices By City
Updated Today at 04:04 AM
| Bridgeport Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| New Haven Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Stamford Heating Oil Prices from $2.75 per gallon/gal |
| Hartford Heating Oil Prices from $2.69 per gallon/gal |
| Waterbury Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Norwalk Heating Oil Prices from $2.70 per gallon/gal |
| Danbury Heating Oil Prices from $2.70 per gallon/gal |
| New Britain Heating Oil Prices from $2.69 per gallon/gal |
| West Hartford Heating Oil Prices from $2.69 per gallon/gal |
| Hamden Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Bristol Heating Oil Prices from $2.69 per gallon/gal |
| Meriden Heating Oil Prices from $2.69 per gallon/gal |
| Manchester Heating Oil Prices from $2.87 per gallon/gal |
| Fairfield Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| West Haven Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Milford Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Stratford Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| East Hartford Heating Oil Prices from $2.80 per gallon/gal |
| Middletown Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Wallingford Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Enfield Heating Oil Prices from $2.80 per gallon/gal |
| Shelton Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Greenwich Heating Oil Prices from $2.75 per gallon/gal |
| Norwich Heating Oil Prices from $2.77 per gallon/gal |
| Trumbull Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Torrington Heating Oil Prices from $2.69 per gallon/gal |
| Southington Heating Oil Prices from $2.69 per gallon/gal |
| Naugatuck Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Groton Heating Oil Prices from $2.77 per gallon/gal |
| Newington Heating Oil Prices from $2.69 per gallon/gal |
| Vernon Rockville Heating Oil Prices from $2.87 per gallon/gal |
| Cheshire Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Windsor Heating Oil Prices from $2.80 per gallon/gal |
| Glastonbury Heating Oil Prices from $2.87 per gallon/gal |
| East Haven Heating Oil Prices from $2.59 per gallon/gal |
| Westport Heating Oil Prices from $2.70 per gallon/gal |
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Connecticut Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | -$0.012 |
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.035 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.088 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.047 |
Connecticut Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 10/21/2024 | $2.966 |
| 10/18/2024 | $2.969 |
| 10/17/2024 | $2.981 |
| 10/16/2024 | $2.995 |
| 10/15/2024 | $3.010 |
| 10/14/2024 | $3.018 |
| 10/11/2024 | $3.019 |
| 10/10/2024 | $3.005 |
| 10/09/2024 | $3.010 |
| 10/08/2024 | $2.979 |
| 10/07/2024 | $2.959 |
| 10/04/2024 | $2.931 |
| 10/03/2024 | $2.885 |
| 10/02/2024 | $2.849 |
| 10/01/2024 | $2.846 |
| 09/30/2024 | $2.846 |
| 09/27/2024 | $2.853 |
| 09/26/2024 | $2.863 |
| 09/25/2024 | $2.861 |
| 09/24/2024 | $2.861 |
| 09/23/2024 | $2.865 |
| 09/20/2024 | $2.867 |
| 09/19/2024 | $2.871 |
| 09/18/2024 | $2.880 |
| 09/17/2024 | $2.882 |
| 09/16/2024 | $2.886 |
| 09/13/2024 | $2.895 |
| 09/12/2024 | $2.895 |
| 09/11/2024 | $2.903 |
| 09/10/2024 | $2.916 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Connecticut Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Connecticut, used by 539,715 or 38.13% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Connecticut homeowners is natural gas, used by 516,459 homes (36.49%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (244,511), propane (75,150), wood (23,585), and other fuels (30,431).
Connecticut Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Connecticut Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 539,715 | 38.13% |
| Natural Gas | 516,459 | 36.49% |
| Electricity | 244,511 | 17.27% |
| Propane | 75,150 | 5.31% |
| Wood | 23,585 | 1.67% |
| Other Fuels | 18,400 | 1.30% |
| No Fuel | 9,314 | 0.66% |
| Solar | 1,852 | 0.13% |
| Coal | 865 | 0.06% |
Heating oil (38.13)
Natural gas (36.49)
Electricity (17.27)
Propane (5.31)
Wood (1.67)
Other fuels (1.30)
No fuel (0.66)
Solar (0.13)
Coal (0.06)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Connecticut
Heating oil has become less popular in Connecticut. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 581,382 to 539,715, a 7.17% drop.
Connecticut Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 654,783 |
| 2012 | 644,340 |
| 2013 | 627,716 |
| 2014 | 613,504 |
| 2015 | 595,244 |
| 2016 | 581,382 |
| 2017 | 574,588 |
| 2018 | 565,439 |
| 2019 | 556,309 |
| 2020 | 551,817 |
| 2021 | 544,406 |
| 2022 | 539,715 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Connecticut
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 50,508 to 75,150.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 461,985 to 516,459.
Electricity use for home heating in Connecticut
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Connecticut. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 214,951 to 244,511, a 13.75% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Connecticut
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, 1,852 homes in Connecticut are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 181.46% increase from 2016, when only 658 homes had installed active solar heating.
Connecticut Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Connecticut homeowners purchased a total of 397 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Connecticut’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 Connecticut, the average outside temperature was 9.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Connecticut Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2023 - 2024 | 55.6° F |
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 46.2° F |
Connecticut Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Connecticut homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 647 heating oil companies that serve Connecticut 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 256 “full-service” oil companies that serve Connecticut. Full service companies such as Ed's Garage Inc or Festi's Oil Service 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut include mountain air and HYBRID SERVICES LLC..
Connecticut Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Connecticut: 647 companies
Average Number Of Connecticut Homes Served Per Company: 834 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Connecticut Oil Company: 614,035 gallons per year
Connecticut Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 539,715 households in Connecticut heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Connecticut temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
38% of Connecticut Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Connecticut Households | Connecticut Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1.4M | 539,715 |
647 Connecticut Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 397 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Connecticut homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Connecticut community relies on its 647 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 Connecticut, two of the closest terminals are Buckeyees in New Haven, CT and Buckeyewf in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Connecticut.
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