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Oil Prices in Bristol, VT

Updated Today at 09:06 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Jackman Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
All Star Fuels LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Bristol Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Bristol, used by 1,298 or 52.23% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Bristol homeowners is propane, used by 546 homes (21.97%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (497), electricity (80), other fuels (57), and other fuels (23).

Bristol Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Bristol Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,298	52.2%
Propane	546	22.0%
Wood	497	20.0%
Electricity	80	3.2%
Other Fuels	57	2.3%
Natural Gas	19	0.8%
Solar	4	0.2%

Heating oil (52.2%)

Propane (22.0%)

Wood (20.0%)

Electricity (3.2%)

Other fuels (2.3%)

Natural gas (0.8%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bristol

Heating oil has become less popular in Bristol. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,322 to 1,298, a 1.82% drop.

Bristol Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,482
2012	1,416
2013	1,381
2014	1,477
2015	1,373
2016	1,322
2017	1,392
2018	1,466
2019	1,348
2020	1,462
2021	1,378
2022	1,298

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bristol

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 653 to 546.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 34 to 19.

Electricity use for home heating in Bristol

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bristol. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 11 to 80, a 627.27% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Bristol

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, 4 homes in Bristol are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Bristol, VT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,298 households in Bristol, VT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bristol, VT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

52% of Bristol, VT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Bristol, VT Households	Bristol, VT Heating Oil Households
2,485	1,298

2 Bristol, VT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Bristol, VT homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Bristol, VT community relies on its 2 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 Bristol, VT, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Rensselaer, NY and Buckeye in Albany, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Bristol, VT.

Bristol Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.