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Oil Prices in Bristol, VT

Updated on May 27, 2025 at 05:00 PM

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

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Bristol, VT

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 (57).

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 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,462 to 1,298, a 11.22% 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 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 790 to 546.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 17 to 19.

Electricity use for home heating in Bristol

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bristol. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 72 to 80, a 11.11% 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 0.00% decrease from 2020, when only 4 homes had installed active solar heating.

Bristol, VT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Bristol homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 124 towns in Vermont, Bristol ranks 13^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Bristol ranks 755^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Bristol’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Bristol, the average outside temperature was 3.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Bristol Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	25.3° F
2023 - 2024	28.3° F

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 2024, 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.