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Oil Prices in Plainfield, VT

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Packard Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Packard Fuels LLC	Call for price	No	No
Conti Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Vermont Fuel Efficiency	Call for price	No	No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Plainfield, VT

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Wood is the most popular choice in Plainfield, used by 441 or 40.46% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Plainfield homeowners is heating oil, used by 385 homes (35.32%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (169), electricity (100), other fuels (44).

Plainfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Plainfield Households	% of Households
Wood	441	40.5%
Heating Oil	385	35.3%
Propane	169	15.5%
Electricity	100	9.2%
Other Fuels	44	4.0%

Wood (40.5%)

Heating oil (35.3%)

Propane (15.5%)

Electricity (9.2%)

Other fuels (4.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Plainfield

Heating oil has become more popular in Plainfield. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 363 to 385, a 6.06% lift.

Plainfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	424
2012	381
2013	353
2014	329
2015	324
2016	306
2017	312
2018	316
2019	363
2020	363
2021	374
2022	385

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Plainfield

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 196 to 169.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Plainfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Plainfield. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 23 to 100, a 334.78% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Plainfield

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 Plainfield have not yet adopted solar heating.

Plainfield, VT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Plainfield homeowners purchased a total of 326,841 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 124 towns in Vermont, Plainfield ranks 76^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Plainfield ranks 2079^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Plainfield’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 Plainfield, the average outside temperature was 3.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Plainfield Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	30.2° F
2023 - 2024	26.7° F

Plainfield, VT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 385 households in Plainfield, VT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Plainfield, VT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

35% of Plainfield, VT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Plainfield, VT Households	Plainfield, VT Heating Oil Households
1,090	385

4 Plainfield, VT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 326,841 gallons of heating oil delivered to Plainfield, VT homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Plainfield, VT community relies on its 4 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, VT.

Plainfield 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.