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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 16 Sterling Suppliers

Oil Prices in Sterling, CT

Updated Today at 02:04 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Nikko Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Pomfret Fuel Service LLC	Call for price	No	No
Mcguires Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Brooklyn Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Ed's Garage Inc	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
Queen Bee's Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Sterling Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Town & Country Discount Oil & Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Sanoco	Call for price	No	No
East Putnam Oil LLC	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

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Sterling, CT Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Sterling Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average 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: Sterling Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Sterling, used by 629 or 70.12% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sterling homeowners is propane, used by 174 homes (19.40%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (132), natural gas (50), electricity (11).

Sterling Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Sterling Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	629	70.1%
Propane	174	19.4%
Wood	132	14.7%
Natural Gas	50	5.6%
Electricity	11	1.2%

Heating oil (70.1%)

Propane (19.4%)

Wood (14.7%)

Natural gas (5.6%)

Electricity (1.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sterling

Heating oil has become less popular in Sterling. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 807 to 629, a 22.06% drop.

Sterling Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	671
2012	689
2013	597
2014	511
2015	543
2016	645
2017	643
2018	783
2019	807
2020	761
2021	692
2022	629

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sterling

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 20 to 174.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 55 to 50.

Electricity use for home heating in Sterling

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Sterling. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 88 to 11, a 87.50% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Sterling

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 Sterling have not yet adopted solar heating.

Sterling, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Sterling homeowners purchased a total of 463,003 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Sterling ranks 172^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sterling ranks 1626^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Sterling’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 Sterling, the average outside temperature was 0.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Sterling Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	35.6° F
2023 - 2024	35.9° F

Sterling Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Sterling homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 16 heating oil companies that serve Sterling 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 Sterling. 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 Sterling 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 Sterling include HYBRID SERVICES LLC. and Town & Country Discount Oil & Fuel LLC.

Sterling Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Sterling: 16 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Sterling: 18 miles

Average Number Of Sterling Homes Served Per Company: 39 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Sterling Oil Company: 28,937 gallons per year

Sterling, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 629 households in Sterling, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sterling, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

70% of Sterling, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Sterling, CT Households	Sterling, CT Heating Oil Households
897	629

16 Sterling, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 463,003 gallons of heating oil delivered to Sterling, CT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Sterling, CT community relies on its 16 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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, CT.

Sterling 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.