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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 15 Putnam Suppliers

Oil Prices in Putnam, CT

Updated Today at 12:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
East Putnam Oil LLC Call for price No No
Nikko Oil LLC Call for price No No
Pomfret Fuel Service LLC Call for price No No
Brooklyn Oil Company Call for price No No
Ed's Garage Inc Call for price No No
1St Choice Fuel LLC Call for price No No
AllAmerican Fuel LLC Call for price No No
Higgins And Son Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
So Low Oil LLC Call for price No No
Sterling Oil LLC Call for price No No
Sanoco Call for price No No
HYBRID SERVICES LLC. Call for price No No
Saveway Petroleum Call for price No No
Hometown Heating Call for price No No
CNM Heating Cooling Piping LLC Call for price No No

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Putnam Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.440
01/11/2025$3.440
01/10/2025$3.440
01/08/2025$3.275
01/07/2025$3.275
01/06/2025$3.275
01/05/2025$3.275
01/04/2025$3.275
01/03/2025$3.275
01/02/2025$3.250
01/01/2025$3.250
12/31/2024$3.250
12/30/2024$3.215
12/29/2024$3.155
12/28/2024$3.155
12/27/2024$3.155
12/26/2024$3.155
12/25/2024$3.155
12/24/2024$3.155
12/23/2024$3.155
12/22/2024$3.105
12/21/2024$3.105
12/20/2024$3.105
12/19/2024$3.105
12/18/2024$3.105
12/17/2024$3.105
12/16/2024$3.105
12/15/2024$3.105
12/14/2024$3.105
12/13/2024$3.105

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Putnam, used by 1,734 or 48.67% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Putnam homeowners is electricity, used by 1,010 homes (28.35%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (577), propane (129), wood (115), and other fuels (33).

Putnam Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPutnam Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,73448.7%
Electricity1,01028.4%
Natural Gas57716.2%
Propane1293.6%
Wood1153.2%
Other Fuels330.9%

Heating oil (48.7%)

Electricity (28.4%)

Natural gas (16.2%)

Propane (3.6%)

Wood (3.2%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Putnam

Heating oil has become less popular in Putnam. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,027 to 1,734, a 14.45% drop.

Putnam Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,131
20121,858
20132,027
20142,000
20151,959
20161,970
20172,127
20182,119
20192,258
20202,097
20211,907
20221,734

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Putnam

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 195 to 129.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 745 to 577.

Electricity use for home heating in Putnam

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Putnam. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 588 to 1,010, a 71.77% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Putnam

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 Putnam have not yet adopted solar heating.

Putnam, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Putnam homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Putnam ranks 113rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Putnam ranks 626th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Putnam’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 Putnam, the average outside temperature was 0.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Putnam Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202534.5° F
2023 - 202435.3° F

Putnam Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Putnam homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 15 heating oil companies that serve Putnam 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Putnam. Full service companies such as Ed's Garage Inc or East Putnam Oil LLC 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 Putnam 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 Putnam include HYBRID SERVICES LLC. and 1St Choice Fuel LLC.

Putnam Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Putnam: 15 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Putnam: 18 miles

Average Number Of Putnam Homes Served Per Company: 115 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Putnam Oil Company: 85,092 gallons per year

Putnam, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,734 households in Putnam, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Putnam, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

48% of Putnam, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Putnam, CT HouseholdsPutnam, CT Heating Oil Households
3,5631,734

15 Putnam, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Putnam, CT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Putnam, CT community relies on its 15 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 Putnam, CT, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Providence, RI and Shell in Providence, RI. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Putnam, CT.

Putnam Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.

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