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Oil Prices in Colchester, VT
Updated on August 12, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Coop of Vermont | Call for price | No | No |
| Champlain Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Trackside Terminal Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Global Co LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Abba Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Patterson Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Robinsons Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Libertys Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Rowley Fuels and Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| Northern Coal and Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Trono Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| John Leo and Sons | Call for price | No | No |
| Jolley 122 | Call for price | No | No |
| Saratoga Olive Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Chastenay Plumbing and Heating | Call for price | No | No |
| Jack F Corse Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Joyal Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
Colchester, VT Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Colchester homeowners purchased a total of 811,585 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 124 towns in Vermont, Colchester ranks 26th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Colchester ranks 1026th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Colchester’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 Colchester, the average outside temperature was 2.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Colchester Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 32.5° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Colchester Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Colchester, used by 3,981 or 58.57% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Colchester homeowners is propane, used by 1,192 homes (17.54%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (956), electricity (402), wood (258), and other fuels (41).
Colchester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Colchester Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 3,981 | 58.6% |
| Propane | 1,192 | 17.5% |
| Heating Oil | 956 | 14.1% |
| Electricity | 402 | 5.9% |
| Wood | 258 | 3.8% |
| Other Fuels | 41 | 0.6% |
| Solar | 20 | 0.3% |
Natural gas (58.6%)
Propane (17.5%)
Heating oil (14.1%)
Electricity (5.9%)
Wood (3.8%)
Other fuels (0.6%)
Solar (0.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Colchester
Heating oil has become less popular in Colchester. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,179 to 956, a 18.91% drop.
Colchester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,936 |
| 2012 | 1,892 |
| 2013 | 1,645 |
| 2014 | 1,480 |
| 2015 | 1,364 |
| 2016 | 1,374 |
| 2017 | 1,377 |
| 2018 | 1,335 |
| 2019 | 1,139 |
| 2020 | 1,179 |
| 2021 | 1,062 |
| 2022 | 956 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Colchester
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 888 to 1,192.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,919 to 3,981.
Electricity use for home heating in Colchester
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Colchester. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 420 to 402, a 4.29% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Colchester
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, 20 homes in Colchester are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 300.00% increase from 2020, when only 5 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Colchester, VT Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 956 households in Colchester, VT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Colchester, VT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
14% of Colchester, VT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Colchester, VT Households | Colchester, VT Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 6,797 | 956 |
17 Colchester, VT Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 811,584 gallons of heating oil delivered to Colchester, VT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Colchester, VT community relies on its 17 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 Colchester, 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 Colchester, VT.
Colchester 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.
