Fairfield Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 09/04/2025 | $3.021 |
| 09/03/2025 | $2.988 |
| 09/02/2025 | $2.985 |
| 09/01/2025 | $2.967 |
| 08/31/2025 | $2.975 |
| 08/30/2025 | $2.975 |
| 08/29/2025 | $2.975 |
| 08/28/2025 | $2.975 |
| 08/27/2025 | $2.912 |
| 08/26/2025 | $2.982 |
| 08/25/2025 | $2.967 |
| 08/24/2025 | $2.912 |
| 08/23/2025 | $2.912 |
| 08/22/2025 | $2.912 |
| 08/21/2025 | $2.959 |
| 08/20/2025 | $2.954 |
| 08/19/2025 | $2.959 |
| 08/18/2025 | $2.964 |
| 08/17/2025 | $3.076 |
| 08/16/2025 | $3.076 |
| 08/15/2025 | $3.076 |
| 08/14/2025 | $3.079 |
| 08/13/2025 | $3.031 |
| 08/12/2025 | $3.037 |
| 08/10/2025 | $3.073 |
| 08/09/2025 | $3.073 |
| 08/08/2025 | $3.073 |
| 08/07/2025 | $3.072 |
| 08/06/2025 | $3.078 |
| 08/05/2025 | $3.078 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Fairfield Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Fairfield, used by 539,715 or 38.13% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Fairfield homeowners is natural gas, used by 516,459 homes (36.49%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (244,511), propane (75,150), wood (23,585), and other fuels (18,400).
Fairfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Fairfield Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 539,715 | 38.1% |
| Natural Gas | 516,459 | 36.5% |
| Electricity | 244,511 | 17.3% |
| Propane | 75,150 | 5.3% |
| Wood | 23,585 | 1.7% |
| Other Fuels | 18,400 | 1.3% |
| No Fuel | 9,314 | 0.7% |
| Solar | 1,852 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 865 | 0.1% |
Heating oil (38.1%)
Natural gas (36.5%)
Electricity (17.3%)
Propane (5.3%)
Wood (1.7%)
Other fuels (1.3%)
No fuel (0.7%)
Solar (0.1%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Fairfield
Heating oil has become less popular in Fairfield. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 627,716 to 539,715, a 14.02% drop.
Fairfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 654,783 |
| 2012 | 644,340 |
| 2013 | 627,716 |
| 2014 | 613,504 |
| 2015 | 595,244 |
| 2016 | 581,382 |
| 2017 | 574,588 |
| 2018 | 565,439 |
| 2019 | 556,309 |
| 2020 | 551,817 |
| 2021 | 544,406 |
| 2022 | 539,715 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Fairfield
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 42,588 to 75,150.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 437,700 to 516,459.
Electricity use for home heating in Fairfield
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Fairfield. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 207,495 to 244,511, a 17.84% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Fairfield
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.
Currently, 1,852 homes in Fairfield are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 363.00% increase from 2013, when only 400 homes had installed active solar heating.
Fairfield Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Fairfield homeowners purchased a total of 89 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Fairfield’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 Fairfield, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Fairfield Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.7° F |
Fairfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Fairfield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 168 heating oil companies that serve Fairfield 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 1220 “full-service” oil companies that serve Fairfield. Full service companies such as Rural Energy LLC or L H Gault & Son 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield include Affordable Heating & Fuel LLC and Elshaddai Oil Company.
Fairfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Fairfield: 168 companies
Average Number Of Fairfield Homes Served Per Company: 722 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Fairfield Oil Company: 531,902 gallons per year
Fairfield Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 121,397 households in Fairfield heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Fairfield temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
34% of Fairfield Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Fairfield Households | Fairfield Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 354,425 | 121,397 |
2,210 Fairfield Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 89 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Fairfield homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Fairfield community relies on its 2,210 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 Fairfield, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and Westmore in Mt. Vernon, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Fairfield.
