Cheapest Chittenden County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 8, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | $3.182 |
| 01/06/2026 | $3.194 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.197 |
| 01/04/2026 | $3.198 |
| 01/03/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/02/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/01/2026 | $3.196 |
| 12/31/2025 | $3.201 |
| 12/30/2025 | $3.200 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.193 |
| 12/28/2025 | $3.196 |
| 12/27/2025 | $3.195 |
| 12/26/2025 | $3.194 |
| 12/25/2025 | $3.195 |
| 12/24/2025 | $3.195 |
| 12/23/2025 | $3.194 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.191 |
| 12/21/2025 | $3.194 |
| 12/20/2025 | $3.208 |
| 12/19/2025 | $3.208 |
| 12/18/2025 | $3.208 |
| 12/17/2025 | $3.217 |
| 12/16/2025 | $3.222 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.234 |
| 12/14/2025 | $3.243 |
| 12/13/2025 | $3.253 |
| 12/12/2025 | $3.252 |
| 12/11/2025 | $3.253 |
| 12/10/2025 | $3.260 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Chittenden Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most popular choice in Chittenden, used by 99,824 or 35% of families. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Chittenden households is Propane, used by 57,954 homes (20%). The remaining homes are heated with Natural Gas (19%), Electricity (13%), Wood (11%), and Other (2%).
Chittenden County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 480,541 | 485,335 | 296,788 | 1,124,831 | 363,771 | 6,367 | 53,622 |
| 2024 | 525,339 | 541,487 | 281,663 | 1,194,240 | 390,230 | 10,505 | 55,890 |
| 2023 | 565,458 | 592,486 | 267,778 | 1,265,690 | 413,695 | 14,330 | 57,918 |
| 2022 | 575,801 | 593,026 | 243,127 | 1,295,908 | 422,017 | 14,027 | 57,892 |
| 2021 | 572,255 | 573,306 | 211,982 | 1,304,480 | 427,348 | 11,897 | 54,200 |
| 2020 | 562,108 | 559,598 | 192,907 | 1,318,761 | 443,542 | 10,156 | 51,354 |
| 2019 | 559,721 | 539,955 | 179,320 | 1,318,734 | 464,683 | 8,031 | 52,491 |
| 2018 | 558,185 | 516,030 | 163,650 | 1,318,232 | 487,923 | 6,339 | 52,536 |
| 2017 | 548,232 | 496,993 | 153,079 | 1,331,384 | 507,237 | 5,158 | 50,752 |
| 2016 | 535,701 | 482,456 | 151,588 | 1,334,232 | 520,732 | 4,047 | 48,627 |
| 2015 | 517,682 | 471,762 | 146,165 | 1,358,993 | 526,621 | 2,908 | 46,202 |
| 2014 | 502,926 | 462,537 | 143,933 | 1,395,344 | 520,718 | 2,222 | 44,143 |
| 2013 | 493,466 | 458,792 | 143,841 | 1,421,570 | 508,393 | 2,007 | 41,570 |
| 2012 | 480,071 | 456,076 | 141,399 | 1,462,679 | 487,143 | 1,906 | 39,017 |
| 2011 | 467,382 | 453,717 | 137,337 | 1,516,373 | 454,955 | 1,619 | 34,724 |
| 2010 | 460,645 | 454,758 | 132,963 | 1,572,011 | 418,630 | 1,461 | 29,778 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chittenden
Heating oil has become losing popularity in Chittenden. In the 12 years since 2013, the number of families using heating oil decreased from 111,011 to 99,824, a 10% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chittenden
Between 2013 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 38,339 to 57,954, a 51% change. Comparing 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 42,192 to 55,373, a 31% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Chittenden
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Chittenden. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 11,779 to 36,366, a 209% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Chittenden
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 1,820 homes in Chittenden are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 608% gain from 2013, when 257 homes used active solar heating.
Chittenden County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Chittenden County homeowners purchased a total of 9 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Chittenden’s overall oil use fluctuates each year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Chittenden was 20.4°F, which was 6.4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Chittenden County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 20.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 26.8° F |
Chittenden County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Chittenden homes heating with heating oil, picking which of the 23 heating oil companies that serve Chittenden 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 pick one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Chittenden. Full service companies such as or offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client 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 customers who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Chittenden cash heating oil companies serving Chittenden include Robinson's Inc and All Star Fuels LLC.
Chittenden Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Chittenden: 23 companies .
Average Number of Chittenden Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 0
