Jefferson County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 01:15 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | $3.397 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.404 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.415 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.429 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.438 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.454 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.466 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.459 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.405 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.388 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.381 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.374 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.373 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.340 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.337 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.320 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.294 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.290 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.279 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.348 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.342 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.335 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.336 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.254 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.200 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.244 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.204 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.187 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.200 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.238 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Jefferson Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Jefferson, used by 54,345,995 or 62% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Jefferson homeowners is Electricity, used by 15,152,300 homes (17%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Jefferson County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54345995 | 3852351 | 15152300 | 12150215 | 1528832 | 49551 | 965942 |
| 2024 | 54568071 | 4135191 | 14304766 | 13657397 | 1395422 | 79805 | 1053660 |
| 2023 | 54602419 | 4386014 | 13489574 | 15145446 | 1265719 | 107463 | 1131873 |
| 2022 | 54363807 | 4339040 | 12803543 | 15992578 | 1257805 | 108288 | 1140235 |
| 2021 | 54061475 | 4114307 | 12000235 | 16632522 | 1324256 | 95189 | 1095930 |
| 2020 | 53323524 | 3897922 | 11354669 | 17154552 | 1391480 | 89123 | 1048120 |
| 2019 | 52462179 | 3661802 | 10730044 | 17860046 | 1474191 | 79739 | 1002000 |
| 2018 | 51769199 | 3468945 | 10231832 | 18719789 | 1565542 | 65316 | 975337 |
| 2017 | 51058554 | 3343718 | 9951967 | 19572893 | 1642923 | 54401 | 975306 |
| 2016 | 50300624 | 3211343 | 9723022 | 20393885 | 1707981 | 44807 | 948347 |
| 2015 | 49678528 | 3073822 | 9410192 | 21345530 | 1750824 | 35228 | 904279 |
| 2014 | 49145092 | 2965973 | 9071735 | 22384709 | 1772839 | 29310 | 861878 |
| 2013 | 48519646 | 2875722 | 8724939 | 23380223 | 1770703 | 26140 | 819051 |
| 2012 | 47926394 | 2781777 | 8347598 | 24455338 | 1731834 | 23111 | 769203 |
| 2011 | 47264555 | 2714802 | 8011428 | 25566431 | 1655190 | 20508 | 741884 |
| 2010 | 46499120 | 2678889 | 7666509 | 26676046 | 1566890 | 21918 | 748535 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Jefferson
Fuel oil has become decreasing in demand in Jefferson. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of residents using fuel oil dipped from 16,632,522 to 12,150,215, a 27% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Jefferson County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 979283 |
| 2025-11-10 | 979470 |
| 2025-11-09 | 979643 |
| 2025-11-08 | 979822 |
| 2025-11-07 | 980045 |
| 2025-11-06 | 980219 |
| 2025-11-05 | 980405 |
| 2025-11-04 | 980586 |
| 2025-11-03 | 980775 |
| 2025-11-02 | 980970 |
| 2025-11-01 | 981152 |
| 2025-10-31 | 981144 |
| 2025-10-30 | 981318 |
| 2025-10-29 | 981492 |
| 2025-10-28 | 981689 |
| 2025-10-27 | 981891 |
| 2025-10-26 | 982096 |
| 2025-10-25 | 982287 |
| 2025-10-24 | 982490 |
| 2025-10-23 | 982680 |
| 2025-10-22 | 982911 |
| 2025-10-21 | 983098 |
| 2025-10-20 | 983294 |
| 2025-10-19 | 983482 |
| 2025-10-18 | 983686 |
| 2025-10-17 | 983873 |
| 2025-10-16 | 984060 |
| 2025-10-15 | 984310 |
| 2025-10-14 | 984540 |
| 2025-10-13 | 984724 |
| 2025-10-12 | 984914 |
| 2025-10-11 | 985121 |
| 2025-10-10 | 985306 |
| 2025-10-09 | 985499 |
| 2025-10-08 | 985689 |
| 2025-10-07 | 985923 |
| 2025-10-06 | 986110 |
| 2025-10-05 | 986303 |
| 2025-10-04 | 986504 |
| 2025-10-03 | 986712 |
| 2025-10-02 | 986911 |
| 2025-10-01 | 987105 |
| 2025-09-30 | 987282 |
| 2025-09-29 | 987468 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Jefferson
Between 2021 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel decreased from 4,114,307 to 3,852,351, a 6% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 54,061,475 to 54,345,995, a 1% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Jefferson
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Jefferson. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 12,000,235 to 15,152,300, a 26% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Jefferson
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. Currently, 49,551 homes in Jefferson are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 48% drop from 2021, when 95,189 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Jefferson County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Jefferson County homeowners purchased a total of 349,865 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Jefferson’s overall oil use varies annually depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ boilers need to burn more and more number two heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Jefferson was 27°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Jefferson County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 27° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 26.1° F |
Jefferson County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Jefferson homeowners heating with fuel oil, picking which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Jefferson plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Jefferson. Full service companies such as or offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household 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 families who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Jefferson cash heating oil companies serving Jefferson include Philly Fuels Inc and Philly Fuels Inc.
Jefferson Fuel Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Jefferson: 2 companies . Average Number of Jefferson Homes Served per Fuel Oil company : 726
Jefferson Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,108,257 homes in Jefferson heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Jefferson temperatures drop as low as 27° F each winter. 14% of Jefferson households depend on heating oil delivery each winter.
14.54% of Jefferson County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Jefferson County Households | Jefferson County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 60,088 | 8,736 |
3 Jefferson Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 664,748,714.28 gallons of heating oil delivered to Jefferson households the last heating season, the Jefferson community depends on its 3 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Jefferson, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Jefferson and the surrounding region.
