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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 36 Canterbury Suppliers

Oil Prices in Canterbury, CT

Updated Today at 10:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Nikko Oil LLC Call for price No No
Ed's Garage Inc Call for price No No
So Low Oil LLC Call for price No No
Asi Oil LLC Call for price No No
Pomfret Fuel Service LLC Call for price No No
Bc Heating & Cooling LLC Call for price No No
Mcguires Oil LLC Call for price No No
Affordable Fuel Co LLC Call for price No No
Benders Oil Service Call for price No No
Brooklyn Oil Company Call for price No No
Williams Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
1St Choice Fuel LLC Call for price No No
C N M Heating Cooling & Piping LLC Call for price No No
Mayday Oil LLC Call for price No No
AllAmerican Fuel LLC Call for price No No
CW Knight Oil & Heating LLC Call for price No No
Higgins And Son Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
Ives Brothers Inc Call for price No No
Norwich Discount Oil Inc Call for price No No
Potter's Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
Viking Fuel Call for price No No
Valley Oil Call for price No No
Leets Oil Call for price No No
Yankee Oil Inc Call for price No No
Mystic Fuel LLC Call for price No No
Brunelli Energy LLC Call for price No No
Queen Bee's Oil Inc Call for price No No
Sterling Oil LLC Call for price No No
Value Oil Co LLC Call for price No No
Town & Country Discount Oil & Fuel LLC Call for price No No
Sanoco Call for price No No
Potters Oil Services 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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Canterbury Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.405
01/11/2025$3.405
01/10/2025$3.405
01/08/2025$3.263
01/07/2025$3.263
01/06/2025$3.232
01/05/2025$3.232
01/04/2025$3.232
01/03/2025$3.232
01/02/2025$3.233
01/01/2025$3.210
12/31/2024$3.210
12/30/2024$3.167
12/29/2024$3.120
12/28/2024$3.120
12/27/2024$3.110
12/26/2024$3.110
12/25/2024$3.110
12/24/2024$3.110
12/23/2024$3.105
12/22/2024$3.075
12/21/2024$3.075
12/20/2024$3.075
12/19/2024$3.075
12/18/2024$3.075
12/17/2024$3.082
12/16/2024$3.082
12/15/2024$3.075
12/14/2024$3.075
12/13/2024$3.075

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Canterbury, used by 1,316 or 60.73% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Canterbury homeowners is wood, used by 443 homes (20.44%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (223), electricity (166), other fuels (16), and other fuels (14).

Canterbury Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelCanterbury Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,31660.7%
Wood44320.4%
Propane22310.3%
Electricity1667.7%
Other Fuels160.7%
No Fuel140.7%

Heating oil (60.7%)

Wood (20.4%)

Propane (10.3%)

Electricity (7.7%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

No fuel (0.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Canterbury

Heating oil has become more popular in Canterbury. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,169 to 1,316, a 12.57% lift.

Canterbury Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,399
20121,271
20131,270
20141,236
20151,195
20161,084
20171,142
20181,133
20191,169
20201,366
20211,341
20221,316

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Canterbury

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 157 to 223.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Canterbury.

Electricity use for home heating in Canterbury

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Canterbury. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 139 to 166, a 19.42% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Canterbury

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 Canterbury have not yet adopted solar heating.

Canterbury, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Canterbury homeowners purchased a total of 968,700 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Canterbury ranks 137th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Canterbury ranks 872nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Canterbury’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 Canterbury, the average outside temperature was 0.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Canterbury Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.9° F
2023 - 202435.9° F

Canterbury Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Canterbury homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 36 heating oil companies that serve Canterbury 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 15 “full-service” oil companies that serve Canterbury. Full service companies such as Ed's Garage Inc or CW Knight Oil & Heating 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury include Asi Oil LLC and HYBRID SERVICES LLC..

Canterbury Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Canterbury: 36 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Canterbury: 18 miles

Average Number Of Canterbury Homes Served Per Company: 36 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Canterbury Oil Company: 26,908 gallons per year

Canterbury, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,316 households in Canterbury, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Canterbury, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

60% of Canterbury, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Canterbury, CT HouseholdsCanterbury, CT Heating Oil Households
2,1671,316

36 Canterbury, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 968,699 gallons of heating oil delivered to Canterbury, CT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Canterbury, CT community relies on its 36 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 Canterbury, 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 Canterbury, CT.

Canterbury 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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