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Oil Prices in Chester, VT
Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BART Energy Llc | Call for price | No | No |
| Hb Energy Solutions Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| James Plumbing Heating Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
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Chester Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/06/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/22/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/21/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.849 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.499 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Chester Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Chester, used by 1,083 or 55.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chester homeowners is wood, used by 475 homes (24.50%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (352), electricity (36), coal (33), and other fuels (5).
Chester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Chester Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 1,083 | 55.9% |
| Wood | 475 | 24.5% |
| Propane | 352 | 18.2% |
| Electricity | 36 | 1.9% |
| Coal | 33 | 1.7% |
| Natural Gas | 22 | 1.1% |
| Other Fuels | 5 | 0.3% |
Heating oil (55.9%)
Wood (24.5%)
Propane (18.2%)
Electricity (1.9%)
Coal (1.7%)
Natural gas (1.1%)
Other fuels (0.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chester
Heating oil has become less popular in Chester. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,130 to 1,083, a 4.16% drop.
Chester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,205 |
| 2012 | 1,275 |
| 2013 | 1,171 |
| 2014 | 1,130 |
| 2015 | 1,097 |
| 2016 | 1,044 |
| 2017 | 1,013 |
| 2018 | 1,054 |
| 2019 | 1,001 |
| 2020 | 888 |
| 2021 | 981 |
| 2022 | 1,083 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chester
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 173 to 352.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 33 to 22.
Electricity use for home heating in Chester
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Chester. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 14 to 36, a 157.14% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Chester
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 Chester have not yet adopted solar heating.
Chester, VT Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Chester homeowners purchased a total of 919,400 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 124 towns in Vermont, Chester ranks 22nd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Chester ranks 912nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Chester’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 Chester, the average outside temperature was 3.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Chester Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 26.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 29.8° F |
Chester, VT Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,083 households in Chester, VT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chester, VT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
55% of Chester, VT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Chester, VT Households | Chester, VT Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,939 | 1,083 |
3 Chester, VT Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 919,399 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chester, VT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Chester, VT community relies on its 3 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 Chester, VT, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Chester, VT.
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