Putnam County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/27/2025 | $3.298 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.303 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.328 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.328 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.334 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.334 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.334 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.339 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.344 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.301 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.278 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.278 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.278 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.278 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.264 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.260 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.243 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.234 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.218 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.222 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.222 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.200 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.181 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.172 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.174 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.171 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.171 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.171 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.154 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.154 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Putnam Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Putnam, used by 54,345,995 or 62% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Putnam residents is Electricity, used by 15,152,300 homes (17%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Putnam County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54345995 | 3852351 | 15152300 | 12150215 | 1528832 | 49551 | 965942 |
| 2024 | 54568071 | 4135191 | 14304766 | 13657397 | 1395422 | 79805 | 1053660 |
| 2023 | 54602419 | 4386014 | 13489574 | 15145446 | 1265719 | 107463 | 1131873 |
| 2022 | 54363807 | 4339040 | 12803543 | 15992578 | 1257805 | 108288 | 1140235 |
| 2021 | 54061475 | 4114307 | 12000235 | 16632522 | 1324256 | 95189 | 1095930 |
| 2020 | 53323524 | 3897922 | 11354669 | 17154552 | 1391480 | 89123 | 1048120 |
| 2019 | 52462179 | 3661802 | 10730044 | 17860046 | 1474191 | 79739 | 1002000 |
| 2018 | 51769199 | 3468945 | 10231832 | 18719789 | 1565542 | 65316 | 975337 |
| 2017 | 51058554 | 3343718 | 9951967 | 19572893 | 1642923 | 54401 | 975306 |
| 2016 | 50300624 | 3211343 | 9723022 | 20393885 | 1707981 | 44807 | 948347 |
| 2015 | 49678528 | 3073822 | 9410192 | 21345530 | 1750824 | 35228 | 904279 |
| 2014 | 49145092 | 2965973 | 9071735 | 22384709 | 1772839 | 29310 | 861878 |
| 2013 | 48519646 | 2875722 | 8724939 | 23380223 | 1770703 | 26140 | 819051 |
| 2012 | 47926394 | 2781777 | 8347598 | 24455338 | 1731834 | 23111 | 769203 |
| 2011 | 47264555 | 2714802 | 8011428 | 25566431 | 1655190 | 20508 | 741884 |
| 2010 | 46499120 | 2678889 | 7666509 | 26676046 | 1566890 | 21918 | 748535 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Putnam
Number two heating oil has become less popular in Putnam. In the 9 years since 2016, the number of residents using fuel oil fell from 20,393,885 to 12,150,215, a 40% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Putnam County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 979283 |
| 2025-11-10 | 979470 |
| 2025-11-09 | 979643 |
| 2025-11-08 | 979822 |
| 2025-11-07 | 980045 |
| 2025-11-06 | 980219 |
| 2025-11-05 | 980405 |
| 2025-11-04 | 980586 |
| 2025-11-03 | 980775 |
| 2025-11-02 | 980970 |
| 2025-11-01 | 981152 |
| 2025-10-31 | 981144 |
| 2025-10-30 | 981318 |
| 2025-10-29 | 981492 |
| 2025-10-28 | 981689 |
| 2025-10-27 | 981891 |
| 2025-10-26 | 982096 |
| 2025-10-25 | 982287 |
| 2025-10-24 | 982490 |
| 2025-10-23 | 982680 |
| 2025-10-22 | 982911 |
| 2025-10-21 | 983098 |
| 2025-10-20 | 983294 |
| 2025-10-19 | 983482 |
| 2025-10-18 | 983686 |
| 2025-10-17 | 983873 |
| 2025-10-16 | 984060 |
| 2025-10-15 | 984310 |
| 2025-10-14 | 984540 |
| 2025-10-13 | 984724 |
| 2025-10-12 | 984914 |
| 2025-10-11 | 985121 |
| 2025-10-10 | 985306 |
| 2025-10-09 | 985499 |
| 2025-10-08 | 985689 |
| 2025-10-07 | 985923 |
| 2025-10-06 | 986110 |
| 2025-10-05 | 986303 |
| 2025-10-04 | 986504 |
| 2025-10-03 | 986712 |
| 2025-10-02 | 986911 |
| 2025-10-01 | 987105 |
| 2025-09-30 | 987282 |
| 2025-09-29 | 987468 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Putnam
Between 2016 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,211,343 to 3,852,351, a 20% change. Comparing 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 50,300,624 to 54,345,995, a 8% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Putnam
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Putnam. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 9,723,022 to 15,152,300, a 56% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Putnam
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 49,551 homes in Putnam are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 11% gain from 2016, when 44,807 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Putnam County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Putnam County homeowners purchased a total of 10 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Putnam’s overall number two heating oil use changes yearly based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Putnam was 27°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Putnam County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 28° F |
Putnam County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Putnam homeowners heating with oil, picking which of the 71 heating oil companies that serve Putnam makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 246 “full-service” oil companies that serve Putnam. Full service companies such as Action Fuel Oil Corp or People's Oil offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Examples of 2 Putnam cash heating oil companies serving Putnam include Outlaw Oil LLC and Prestige Oil Inc.
Putnam Number Two Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Fuel oil Companies Serving Putnam: 71 companies . Average Number of Putnam Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 20251
Putnam Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 households in Putnam heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Putnam temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Putnam houses depend on fuel oil delivery each winter.
32.75% of Putnam County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Putnam County Households | Putnam County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 516,136 | 169,050 |
401 Putnam Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of heating oil delivered to Putnam families the last heating season, the Putnam community relies on its 401 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. 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 Putnam, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Putnam and the surrounding region.
