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Oil Prices in Chittenden, VT

Updated on March 11, 2025 at 05:01 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Midway Oil	Call for price	No	No
Rutland Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Johnson Energy Inc Oil	Call for price	No	No

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Propane is the most popular choice in Chittenden, used by 54 or 32.14% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chittenden homeowners is heating oil, used by 54 homes (32.14%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (46), other fuels (21), natural gas (4), and other fuels (21).

Chittenden Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Chittenden Households	% of Households
Propane	54	32.1%
Heating Oil	54	32.1%
Wood	46	27.4%
Other Fuels	21	12.5%
Natural Gas	4	2.4%
Electricity	3	1.8%

Propane (32.1%)

Heating oil (32.1%)

Wood (27.4%)

Other fuels (12.5%)

Natural gas (2.4%)

Electricity (1.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chittenden

Heating oil has become less popular in Chittenden. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 149 to 54, a 63.76% drop.

Chittenden Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	155
2012	149
2013	145
2014	169
2015	158
2016	158
2017	152
2018	172
2019	179
2020	158
2021	93
2022	54

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chittenden

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 58 to 54.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1 to 4.

Electricity use for home heating in Chittenden

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Chittenden. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 4 to 3, a 25.00% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Chittenden

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 Chittenden have not yet adopted solar heating.

Chittenden, VT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Chittenden homeowners purchased a total of 45,843 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 124 towns in Vermont, Chittenden ranks 219^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chittenden ranks 4983^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Chittenden’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 Chittenden, the average outside temperature was 3.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Chittenden Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	25.1° F
2023 - 2024	28.4° F

Chittenden, VT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 54 households in Chittenden, VT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chittenden, VT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

32% of Chittenden, VT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Chittenden, VT Households	Chittenden, VT Heating Oil Households
168	54

3 Chittenden, VT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 45,842 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chittenden, VT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Chittenden, 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 Chittenden, VT, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Rensselaer, NY and Buckeye in Albany, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Chittenden, VT.

Chittenden 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.