Chittenden County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 01:15 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | $3.411 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.411 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.411 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.457 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.457 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.457 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.457 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.502 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.411 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.357 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.357 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.357 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.357 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.357 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.357 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.311 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.311 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.311 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.311 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.379 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.190 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.190 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.190 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.249 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.249 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.167 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.167 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.302 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.302 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.302 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Chittenden Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Chittenden, used by 1,124,831 or 40% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Chittenden families is Propane, used by 485,335 homes (17%). The rest of the homes are heated with Natural Gas (17%), Wood (13%), Electricity (11%), and Other (2%).
Chittenden County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 480541 | 485335 | 296788 | 1124831 | 363771 | 6367 | 53622 |
| 2024 | 525339 | 541487 | 281663 | 1194240 | 390230 | 10505 | 55890 |
| 2023 | 565458 | 592486 | 267778 | 1265690 | 413695 | 14330 | 57918 |
| 2022 | 575801 | 593026 | 243127 | 1295908 | 422017 | 14027 | 57892 |
| 2021 | 572255 | 573306 | 211982 | 1304480 | 427348 | 11897 | 54200 |
| 2020 | 562108 | 559598 | 192907 | 1318761 | 443542 | 10156 | 51354 |
| 2019 | 559721 | 539955 | 179320 | 1318734 | 464683 | 8031 | 52491 |
| 2018 | 558185 | 516030 | 163650 | 1318232 | 487923 | 6339 | 52536 |
| 2017 | 548232 | 496993 | 153079 | 1331384 | 507237 | 5158 | 50752 |
| 2016 | 535701 | 482456 | 151588 | 1334232 | 520732 | 4047 | 48627 |
| 2015 | 517682 | 471762 | 146165 | 1358993 | 526621 | 2908 | 46202 |
| 2014 | 502926 | 462537 | 143933 | 1395344 | 520718 | 2222 | 44143 |
| 2013 | 493466 | 458792 | 143841 | 1421570 | 508393 | 2007 | 41570 |
| 2012 | 480071 | 456076 | 141399 | 1462679 | 487143 | 1906 | 39017 |
| 2011 | 467382 | 453717 | 137337 | 1516373 | 454955 | 1619 | 34724 |
| 2010 | 460645 | 454758 | 132963 | 1572011 | 418630 | 1461 | 29778 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chittenden
Fuel oil has become less frequently used in Chittenden. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of homeowners using oil dropped from 1,304,480 to 1,124,831, a 14% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Chittenden County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 92291 |
| 2025-11-10 | 92301 |
| 2025-11-09 | 92308 |
| 2025-11-08 | 92314 |
| 2025-11-07 | 92324 |
| 2025-11-06 | 92331 |
| 2025-11-05 | 92340 |
| 2025-11-04 | 92347 |
| 2025-11-03 | 92355 |
| 2025-11-02 | 92362 |
| 2025-11-01 | 92372 |
| 2025-10-31 | 92372 |
| 2025-10-30 | 92377 |
| 2025-10-29 | 92382 |
| 2025-10-28 | 92394 |
| 2025-10-27 | 92401 |
| 2025-10-26 | 92409 |
| 2025-10-25 | 92417 |
| 2025-10-24 | 92426 |
| 2025-10-23 | 92434 |
| 2025-10-22 | 92442 |
| 2025-10-21 | 92451 |
| 2025-10-20 | 92459 |
| 2025-10-19 | 92468 |
| 2025-10-18 | 92475 |
| 2025-10-17 | 92482 |
| 2025-10-16 | 92491 |
| 2025-10-15 | 92510 |
| 2025-10-14 | 92520 |
| 2025-10-13 | 92528 |
| 2025-10-12 | 92536 |
| 2025-10-11 | 92544 |
| 2025-10-10 | 92552 |
| 2025-10-09 | 92559 |
| 2025-10-08 | 92569 |
| 2025-10-07 | 92578 |
| 2025-10-06 | 92585 |
| 2025-10-05 | 92591 |
| 2025-10-04 | 92602 |
| 2025-10-03 | 92611 |
| 2025-10-02 | 92617 |
| 2025-10-01 | 92628 |
| 2025-09-30 | 92634 |
| 2025-09-29 | 92640 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chittenden
Between 2021 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel declined from 573,306 to 485,335, a 15% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel decreased from 572,255 to 480,541, a 16% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Chittenden
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Chittenden. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 211,982 to 296,788, a 40% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Chittenden
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all 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 (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 6,367 homes in Chittenden are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 46% drop from 2021, when 11,897 homes utilized 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 heating oil consumption changes yearly primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn more and more fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Chittenden was 20°F, which was 0.4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Chittenden County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 20.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 22° F |
Chittenden County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Chittenden homes heating with fuel oil, picking which of the 23 heating oil companies that serve Chittenden can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select 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 oil delivery and heating system 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 looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the 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 Chittenden cash heating oil companies serving Chittenden include Robinson's Inc and All Star Fuels LLC.
Chittenden Oil Company Statistics: Fuel oil Companies Serving Chittenden: 23 companies . Average Number of Chittenden Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 10962
Chittenden Heating Oil Delivery Overview
701,030 houses in Chittenden heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chittenden temperatures drop as low as 20° F each winter. 37% of Chittenden residences depend on heating oil delivery each winter.
19.02% of Chittenden County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Chittenden County Households | Chittenden County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 686,333 | 130,548 |
286 Chittenden Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 92,108,924.062 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chittenden residences the last heating season, the Chittenden community relies on its 286 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Chittenden, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Apex in Rensselaer, NY. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Chittenden and the surrounding region.
