Cheapest Bristol County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 8, 2026 at 01:15 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.650 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.650 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.500 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.540 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.440 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.440 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.440 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.362 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.399 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.340 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.040 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.040 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.040 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.000 |
| 01/21/2026 | $2.900 |
| 01/20/2026 | $2.800 |
| 01/19/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/18/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/17/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/16/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/15/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/14/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/13/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/12/2026 | $2.850 |
| 01/11/2026 | $2.950 |
| 01/10/2026 | $2.950 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Bristol Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Bristol, used by 1,473,396 or 52% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Bristol homeowners is Electricity, used by 610,876 homes (22%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (20%), Propane (5%), Wood (1%), and Other (1%).
Bristol County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,473,396 | 128,896 | 610,876 | 555,640 | 29,010 | 9,580 | 23,565 |
| 2024 | 1,472,791 | 124,926 | 578,927 | 572,376 | 29,933 | 9,004 | 21,569 |
| 2023 | 1,413,104 | 137,540 | 556,235 | 615,564 | 28,805 | 6,958 | 25,447 |
| 2022 | 1,443,888 | 131,253 | 509,852 | 627,332 | 30,194 | 6,361 | 26,280 |
| 2021 | 1,411,895 | 129,599 | 492,336 | 649,036 | 30,651 | 5,807 | 21,455 |
| 2020 | 1,398,855 | 113,994 | 470,610 | 647,570 | 31,378 | 4,678 | 21,500 |
| 2019 | 1,385,815 | 98,388 | 448,883 | 646,103 | 32,105 | 3,549 | 21,544 |
| 2018 | 1,374,460 | 92,227 | 434,646 | 657,583 | 28,621 | 3,078 | 20,618 |
| 2017 | 1,353,682 | 88,756 | 418,715 | 674,937 | 34,421 | 3,525 | 19,989 |
| 2016 | 1,332,610 | 81,858 | 405,055 | 688,925 | 35,051 | 2,421 | 19,478 |
| 2015 | 1,306,073 | 79,528 | 403,279 | 690,548 | 38,927 | 1,693 | 20,120 |
| 2014 | 1,310,713 | 77,135 | 371,616 | 703,760 | 41,999 | 825 | 21,307 |
| 2013 | 1,265,878 | 81,306 | 371,400 | 740,917 | 47,009 | 1,432 | 17,553 |
| 2012 | 1,249,253 | 68,517 | 365,060 | 772,641 | 43,393 | 487 | 14,495 |
| 2011 | 1,242,643 | 65,582 | 354,007 | 806,422 | 40,356 | 893 | 13,919 |
| 2010 | 1,234,502 | 70,046 | 341,806 | 810,266 | 38,813 | 880 | 14,235 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bristol
Fuel oil has become less popular in Bristol. In the 7 years since 2018, the number of homeowners using oil decreased from 657,583 to 555,640, a 16% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bristol
Between 2018 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 92,227 to 128,896, a 40% change. Comparing 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 1,374,460 to 1,473,396, a 7% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Bristol
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Bristol. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 434,646 to 610,876, a 41% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Bristol
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. As it stands today, 9,580 homes in Bristol are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 211% gain from 2018, when 3,078 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Bristol County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Bristol County homeowners purchased a total of 50 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Bristol’s overall number two heating oil consumption changes each year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ heating systems need to burn additional number two heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Bristol was 30.0°F, which was 4.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Bristol County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.5° F |
Bristol County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Bristol homes heating with heating oil, picking which of the 125 heating oil companies that serve Bristol makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 535 “full-service” oil companies that serve Bristol. Full service companies such as Ruggiero Bros Inc or Stateline Fuel & Burner Service offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. A few of the 2 Bristol cash heating oil companies serving Bristol include Advanced Energy Ltd and Oil Only.
Bristol Oil Company By The Numbers: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Bristol: 125 companies .
