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Oil Prices in Chester, CT

Updated Today at 02:34 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
John Zanardi Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Foley Furnace Inc	Call for price	No	No
Hurricane Energy Heating & Cooling LLC	$2.85	Yes	Yes
Westbrook Oil LLC	$2.79	Yes	Yes
A Best Buy Premium Fuel & Trucking LLC	$2.79	Yes	Yes
Citizen's Oil Coop Inc	$2.92	Yes	Yes
Dependable Heating & Cooling	Call for price	No	No
Didato's Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Scott Energy Of Ct LLC	Call for price	No	No
Higganum Heating	Call for price	No	No
Broga & Son Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Just Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Durso & Son Home Heating Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Reliable Energy Of Colchester LLC	Call for price	No	No
Connecticut Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Madison Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Valentino Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Crown Oil	Call for price	No	No
Peterson Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
River Valley Propane Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dougherty Oil	Call for price	No	No
B & B Petroleum Inc	Call for price	No	No
Cromwell Energy	Call for price	No	No
CSB Inc	Call for price	No	No
Daniels Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Guy's Inc	Call for price	No	No
J J Sullivan Inc	Call for price	No	No
Lou's Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Maus & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Roman Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Sound Petroleum Long Island Inc	Call for price	No	No
Suburban Oil Co LLC	Call for price	No	No
Wilcox Oil Online	Call for price	No	No
M&M Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No
A Gambardella Heating & AC	Call for price	No	No
Buchta Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Bystrek's Oil Company LLC	Call for price	No	No
C P Burdick & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dimauro Oil Co LLC	Call for price	No	No
Dutch Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dwyer Family Fuel	Call for price	No	No
The Peter H Mortensen Vinci Co	Call for price	No	No
Paul Burdick Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Pennywise Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Quality Propane Inc	Call for price	No	No
R J Hartman Inc	Call for price	No	No
East River Energy	Call for price	No	No
Stielau Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Saybrook Oil	Call for price	No	No
Pipeline Petroleum	Call for price	No	No

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Chester, CT Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Chester, CT

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.79	$2.79	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.79	$2.79	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.79	$2.79	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.79	$2.79	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Chester Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.050
1 Month Trend	+$0.059
1 Year Trend	-$0.657

Chester Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/20/2024	$2.838
12/19/2024	$2.838
12/18/2024	$2.834
12/17/2024	$2.920
12/16/2024	$2.913
12/15/2024	$2.888
12/14/2024	$2.888
12/13/2024	$2.888
12/12/2024	$2.888
12/11/2024	$2.888
12/10/2024	$2.920
12/09/2024	$2.946
12/08/2024	$2.946
12/07/2024	$2.946
12/06/2024	$2.946
12/05/2024	$2.946
12/04/2024	$2.946
12/03/2024	$2.819
12/02/2024	$2.842
12/01/2024	$2.955
11/30/2024	$2.955
11/29/2024	$2.955
11/28/2024	$3.077
11/27/2024	$3.077
11/26/2024	$3.077
11/25/2024	$2.935
11/24/2024	$2.803
11/23/2024	$2.803
11/22/2024	$2.808
11/21/2024	$2.808

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Chester, used by 858 or 61.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chester homeowners is electricity, used by 369 homes (26.57%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (142), natural gas (36), wood (19).

Chester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Chester Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	858	61.8%
Electricity	369	26.6%
Propane	142	10.2%
Natural Gas	36	2.6%
Wood	19	1.4%

Heating oil (61.8%)

Electricity (26.6%)

Propane (10.2%)

Natural gas (2.6%)

Wood (1.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chester

Heating oil has become less popular in Chester. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,229 to 858, a 30.19% drop.

Chester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,229
2012	1,250
2013	1,267
2014	1,219
2015	1,188
2016	1,136
2017	1,070
2018	1,003
2019	1,136
2020	1,181
2021	1,007
2022	858

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chester

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 62 to 142.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 15 to 36.

Electricity use for home heating in Chester

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Chester. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 254 to 369, a 45.28% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Chester

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.

Homeowners in Chester have not yet adopted solar heating.

Chester, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Chester homeowners purchased a total of 631,569 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Chester ranks 164^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chester ranks 1262^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Chester’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 Chester, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Chester Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	42.6° F
2023 - 2024	38.3° F

Chester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Chester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 59 heating oil companies that serve Chester is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 40 “full-service” oil companies that serve Chester. Full service companies such as Madison Oil Company or Buchta Oil Service offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Chester homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Chester include Bystrek's Oil Company LLC and Scott Energy Of Ct LLC.

Chester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Chester: 59 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Chester: 18 miles

Average Number Of Chester Homes Served Per Company: 14 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Chester Oil Company: 10,704 gallons per year

Chester, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 858 households in Chester, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chester, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

61% of Chester, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Chester, CT Households	Chester, CT Heating Oil Households
1,389	858

59 Chester, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 631,568 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chester, CT homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Chester, CT community relies on its 59 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 Chester, CT, two of the closest terminals are Buckeyees in New Haven, CT and Buckeye in Wethersfield, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Chester, CT.

Chester Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Chester, CT?

The best price of home heating oil in Chester, CT today is $2.79 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Chester, CT ranges from a low of $2.79 to a high of $2.92. The average heating oil price in Connecticut state is $2.84.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Chester, CT?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $284.00 in Chester, CT. Prices range from $279.00 to $292.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Chester, CT rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Chester, CT has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.13 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Chester, CT?

The average price of home heating oil in Chester, CT is $2.84 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Chester, CT?

Today in Chester, CT, the price of home heating oil is $2.79 per gallon, which amounts to $279.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Chester, CT?

The current price of heating oil in Chester, CT ranges from $2.79 to $2.92 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.84 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Chester, CT?

The current price of home heating oil in Chester, CT ranges from $2.79 to $2.92 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Chester, CT?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Chester, CT by $0.13 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $13.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Chester, CT?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.84 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.79 to $2.92 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Chester, CT?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Chester, CT ranges from $2.79 to $2.92 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Chester, CT?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Chester, CT. Over the past year, Chester, CT heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.70 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.86 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.84, and $2.91 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.79. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.