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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 60 Colchester Suppliers

Oil Prices in Colchester, CT

Updated Today at 06:32 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Mayday Oil LLC $2.99 Yes Yes
Yankee Oil Inc $3.10 Yes Yes
Citizen's Oil Coop Inc $2.92 Yes Yes
Brunelli Energy LLC Call for price No No
Didato's Oil Service Call for price No No
Asi Oil LLC Call for price No No
Scott Energy Of Ct LLC Call for price No No
Higganum Heating Call for price No No
Tommy's Oil Call for price No No
Reliable Energy Of Colchester LLC Call for price No No
Connecticut Oil Company Call for price No No
Bc Heating & Cooling LLC 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
Prime Propane Call for price No No
Affordable Fuel Co LLC Call for price No No
American Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
B & B Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
Benders Oil Service 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
General Oil Of Quaker Hill Inc Call for price No No
Glastonbury Oil Company Call for price No No
John Zanardi Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Lou's Oil Service Call for price No No
Maus & Son Inc Call for price No No
Mccarthy Heating Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
Williams Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
On Demand Fuel Oil LLC Call for price No No
C N M Heating Cooling & Piping LLC Call for price No No
Barker's Oil Services LLC Call for price No No
C P Burdick & Son Inc Call for price No No
CW Knight Oil & Heating LLC Call for price No No
Dimauro Oil Co LLC Call for price No No
Dutch Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Foley Furnace Inc Call for price No No
Ives Brothers Inc Call for price No No
L V Fuel Company LLC Call for price No No
Norwich Discount Oil Inc Call for price No No
Paul Burdick Oil Co Call for price No No
Potter's Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
R J Hartman Inc Call for price No No
S & S Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Stielau Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Uncasville Oil Call for price No No
Viking Fuel Call for price No No
Valley Oil Call for price No No
Saybrook Oil Call for price No No

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Colchester, CT Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.92 $2.99 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.84 $2.84 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.84 $2.84 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.84 $2.84 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Colchester Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.033
1 Month Trend+$0.066
1 Year Trend-$0.477

Colchester Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/20/2024$3.004
12/19/2024$3.004
12/18/2024$3.004
12/17/2024$3.014
12/16/2024$3.014
12/15/2024$2.970
12/14/2024$2.970
12/13/2024$2.970
12/12/2024$2.970
12/11/2024$2.960
12/10/2024$2.960
12/09/2024$2.986
12/08/2024$2.986
12/07/2024$2.986
12/06/2024$2.986
12/05/2024$2.939
12/04/2024$2.993
12/03/2024$2.979
12/02/2024$2.965
12/01/2024$2.965
11/30/2024$2.965
11/29/2024$2.965
11/28/2024$2.965
11/27/2024$2.965
11/26/2024$2.965
11/25/2024$2.951
11/24/2024$2.951
11/23/2024$2.951
11/22/2024$2.951
11/21/2024$2.938

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Colchester, used by 4,518 or 72.18% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Colchester homeowners is propane, used by 748 homes (11.95%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (533), wood (182), natural gas (125), and other fuels (149).

Colchester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelColchester Households % of Households
Heating Oil4,51872.2%
Propane74812.0%
Electricity5338.5%
Wood1822.9%
Natural Gas1252.0%
Other Fuels1242.0%
No Fuel180.3%
Solar70.1%

Heating oil (72.2%)

Propane (12.0%)

Electricity (8.5%)

Wood (2.9%)

Natural gas (2.0%)

Other fuels (2.0%)

No fuel (0.3%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Colchester

Heating oil has become more popular in Colchester. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 4,365 to 4,518, a 3.51% lift.

Colchester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20114,477
20124,445
20134,265
20144,075
20153,974
20163,972
20174,101
20184,142
20194,072
20204,365
20214,441
20224,518

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 fell from 861 to 748.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 152 to 125.

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 596 to 533, a 10.57% 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, 7 homes in Colchester are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 22.22% decrease from 2020, when only 9 homes had installed active solar heating.

Colchester, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Colchester homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Colchester ranks 37th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Colchester ranks 132nd 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 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Colchester Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202540.5° F
2023 - 202436.4° F

Colchester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Colchester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 60 heating oil companies that serve Colchester 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 33 “full-service” oil companies that serve Colchester. Full service companies such as CW Knight Oil & Heating LLC or General Oil Of Quaker Hill Inc 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 Colchester 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 Colchester include Asi Oil LLC and Scott Energy Of Ct LLC.

Colchester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Colchester: 60 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Colchester: 18 miles

Average Number Of Colchester Homes Served Per Company: 75 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Colchester Oil Company: 55,427 gallons per year

Colchester, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,518 households in Colchester, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Colchester, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

72% of Colchester, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Colchester, CT HouseholdsColchester, CT Heating Oil Households
6,2594,518

60 Colchester, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Colchester, CT homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Colchester, CT community relies on its 60 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, CT, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Wethersfield, CT and Buckeyees in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Colchester, CT.

Colchester Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Colchester, CT today is $2.92 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Colchester, CT ranges from a low of $2.92 to a high of $3.10. The average heating oil price in Connecticut state is $3.00.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $300.00 in Colchester, CT. Prices range from $292.20 to $310.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Colchester, CT has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.05 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Colchester, CT is $3.00 per gallon.

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

Today in Colchester, CT, the price of home heating oil is $2.92 per gallon, which amounts to $292.20 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Colchester, CT ranges from $2.92 to $3.10 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.00 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Colchester, CT ranges from $2.92 to $3.10 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 Colchester, CT?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Colchester, CT by $0.05 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $5.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Colchester, CT?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.00 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.92 to $3.10 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Colchester, CT?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Colchester, CT ranges from $2.92 to $3.10 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 Colchester, CT?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Colchester, CT. Over the past year, Colchester, CT heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.87 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.87 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.00, and $2.95 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.92. 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.

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