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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 49 Columbia Suppliers

Oil Prices in Columbia, CT

Updated Today at 12:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Homestead Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Asi Oil LLC Call for price No No
Scott Energy Of Ct LLC Call for price No No
Tommy's Oil Call for price No No
Nikko Oil LLC Call for price No No
Wilson Norige Oil Call for price No No
Bc Heating & Cooling LLC Call for price No No
Prime Propane Call for price No No
Affordable Fuel Co LLC Call for price No No
American Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Benders Oil Service Call for price No No
D & D Discount Oil Call for price No No
Glastonbury Oil Company Call for price No No
Maus & Son Inc Call for price No No
Mitchell Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Warren J Gottier Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Caldwell Oil Co Call for price No No
Hartford Oil Co Call for price No No
Pal Oil Co Call for price No No
Wyman Oil Company 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
Barker's Oil Services LLC Call for price No No
CW Knight Oil & Heating LLC Call for price No No
Dutch Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
EZ Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Heritage Oil Inc Call for price No No
Ives Brothers Inc Call for price No No
L V Fuel Company LLC Call for price No No
Norwich Discount Oil Inc Call for price No No
Potter's Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
S & S Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Teddy's Oil and Energy Call for price No No
Trinks Brothers Oil LLC 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
Ellington Oil Preferred Energy Call for price No No
Value Oil Co LLC Call for price No No
Connecticut Propane & Petroleum Call for price No No
Citizen's Oil Coop Inc Call for price No No
Potters Oil Services 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
M&M Oil Call for price No No

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Columbia Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.396
01/11/2025$3.396
01/10/2025$3.396
01/08/2025$3.307
01/07/2025$3.247
01/06/2025$3.229
01/05/2025$3.198
01/04/2025$3.198
01/03/2025$3.195
01/02/2025$3.188
01/01/2025$3.070
12/31/2024$3.070
12/30/2024$3.017
12/29/2024$3.037
12/28/2024$3.037
12/27/2024$3.027
12/26/2024$3.055
12/25/2024$3.100
12/24/2024$3.055
12/23/2024$3.050
12/22/2024$3.020
12/21/2024$3.020
12/20/2024$3.020
12/19/2024$3.020
12/18/2024$3.020
12/17/2024$3.028
12/16/2024$3.028
12/15/2024$2.995
12/14/2024$2.995
12/13/2024$2.995

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Columbia, used by 1,472 or 71.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Columbia homeowners is electricity, used by 207 homes (9.99%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (174), wood (147), natural gas (56), and other fuels (37).

Columbia Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelColumbia Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,47271.0%
Electricity20710.0%
Propane1748.4%
Wood1477.1%
Natural Gas562.7%
Other Fuels251.2%
No Fuel120.6%

Heating oil (71.0%)

Electricity (10.0%)

Propane (8.4%)

Wood (7.1%)

Natural gas (2.7%)

Other fuels (1.2%)

No fuel (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Columbia

Heating oil has become less popular in Columbia. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,496 to 1,472, a 1.60% drop.

Columbia Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,525
20121,413
20131,345
20141,418
20151,399
20161,382
20171,496
20181,543
20191,577
20201,762
20211,611
20221,472

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Columbia

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 197 to 174.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 25 to 56.

Electricity use for home heating in Columbia

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Columbia. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 211 to 207, a 1.90% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Columbia

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 Columbia have not yet adopted solar heating.

Columbia, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Columbia homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Columbia ranks 130th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Columbia ranks 776th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Columbia Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.5° F
2023 - 202435.8° F

Columbia Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Columbia homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 49 heating oil companies that serve Columbia 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 26 “full-service” oil companies that serve Columbia. Full service companies such as CW Knight Oil & Heating LLC or Warren J Gottier Fuel Co Inc 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 Columbia 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 Columbia include Asi Oil LLC and Scott Energy Of Ct LLC.

Columbia Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Columbia: 49 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Columbia: 18 miles

Average Number Of Columbia Homes Served Per Company: 30 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Columbia Oil Company: 22,112 gallons per year

Columbia, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,472 households in Columbia, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Columbia, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

71% of Columbia, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Columbia, CT HouseholdsColumbia, CT Heating Oil Households
2,0721,472

49 Columbia, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Columbia, CT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Columbia, CT community relies on its 49 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 Columbia, CT, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Wethersfield, CT and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Columbia, CT.

Columbia 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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