Cheapest Franklin County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 18, 2025
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | $3.217 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.799 |
| 12/13/2025 | $3.253 |
| 12/12/2025 | $3.252 |
| 12/11/2025 | $3.253 |
| 12/10/2025 | $3.260 |
| 12/09/2025 | $3.599 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.599 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.599 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.599 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.599 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.599 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.599 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.599 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.599 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.599 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.599 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.499 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.499 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.499 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.499 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.499 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.499 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.499 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.499 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.499 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.499 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.499 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Franklin Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Franklin, used by 4,725,574 or 61% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Franklin households is Electricity, used by 1,365,710 homes (18%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (5%), Other (1%), and Wood (1%).
Franklin County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54,345,995 | 3,852,351 | 15,152,300 | 12,150,215 | 1,528,832 | 49,551 | 965,942 |
| 2024 | 54,568,071 | 4,135,191 | 14,304,766 | 13,657,397 | 1,395,422 | 79,805 | 1,053,660 |
| 2023 | 54,602,419 | 4,386,014 | 13,489,574 | 15,145,446 | 1,265,719 | 107,463 | 1,131,873 |
| 2022 | 54,363,807 | 4,339,040 | 12,803,543 | 15,992,578 | 1,257,805 | 108,288 | 1,140,235 |
| 2021 | 54,061,475 | 4,114,307 | 12,000,235 | 16,632,522 | 1,324,256 | 95,189 | 1,095,930 |
| 2020 | 53,323,524 | 3,897,922 | 11,354,669 | 17,154,552 | 1,391,480 | 89,123 | 1,048,120 |
| 2019 | 52,462,179 | 3,661,802 | 10,730,044 | 17,860,046 | 1,474,191 | 79,739 | 1,002,000 |
| 2018 | 51,769,199 | 3,468,945 | 10,231,832 | 18,719,789 | 1,565,542 | 65,316 | 975,337 |
| 2017 | 51,058,554 | 3,343,718 | 9,951,967 | 19,572,893 | 1,642,923 | 54,401 | 975,306 |
| 2016 | 50,300,624 | 3,211,343 | 9,723,022 | 20,393,885 | 1,707,981 | 44,807 | 948,347 |
| 2015 | 49,678,528 | 3,073,822 | 9,410,192 | 21,345,530 | 1,750,824 | 35,228 | 904,279 |
| 2014 | 49,145,092 | 2,965,973 | 9,071,735 | 22,384,709 | 1,772,839 | 29,310 | 861,878 |
| 2013 | 48,519,646 | 2,875,722 | 8,724,939 | 23,380,223 | 1,770,703 | 26,140 | 819,051 |
| 2012 | 47,926,394 | 2,781,777 | 8,347,598 | 24,455,338 | 1,731,834 | 23,111 | 769,203 |
| 2011 | 47,264,555 | 2,714,802 | 8,011,428 | 25,566,431 | 1,655,190 | 20,508 | 741,884 |
| 2010 | 46,499,120 | 2,678,889 | 7,666,509 | 26,676,046 | 1,566,890 | 21,918 | 748,535 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Franklin
Heating oil has become less popular in Franklin. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of homeowners using number two heating oil dipped from 1,293,770 to 1,103,323, a 15% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Franklin
Between 2021 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 388,311 to 377,922, a 3% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 4,489,009 to 4,725,574, a 5% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Franklin
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Franklin. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 1,118,015 to 1,365,710, a 22% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Franklin
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 16,434 homes in Franklin are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 86% gain from 2021, when 8,858 homes had active solar heating.
Franklin County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Franklin County homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Franklin’s overall oil use fluctuates from year to year as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Franklin was 26.9°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Franklin County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 28.7° F |
Franklin County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Franklin families heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Franklin makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 24 “full-service” oil companies that serve Franklin. Full service companies such as Collins Oil Inc or Harris Oil Inc offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Franklin cash heating oil companies serving Franklin include Adirondack Energy Products Inc and Fountain Heating LLC.
Franklin Fuel Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Franklin: 10 companies .
Average Number of Franklin Homes Served per Fuel Oil company : 8641
Franklin Heating Oil Delivery Overview
1,103,323 houses in Franklin heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Franklin temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Franklin houses rely on heating oil delivery each winter.
37.6% of Franklin County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Franklin County Households | Franklin County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 229,796 | 86,413 |
72 Franklin Heating Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of oil delivered to Franklin homes during this past winter, the Franklin community looks to its 72 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Franklin, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Franklin and the surrounding vicinity.
