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East Lyme, CT Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.75 --
150$3.50 --
200$3.45 --
250$3.45 --

East Lyme Heating Oil Price History

Updated on February 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
02/11/2025$3.794
02/10/2025$3.600
02/09/2025$3.610
02/08/2025$3.610
02/07/2025$3.610
02/06/2025$3.560
02/05/2025$3.570
02/04/2025$3.570
02/03/2025$3.502
02/02/2025$3.570
02/01/2025$3.570
01/31/2025$3.570
01/30/2025$3.506
01/29/2025$3.574
01/28/2025$3.574
01/27/2025$3.645
01/26/2025$3.539
01/25/2025$3.539
01/24/2025$3.539
01/23/2025$3.749
01/22/2025$3.574
01/21/2025$3.594
01/20/2025$3.567
01/19/2025$3.749
01/18/2025$3.749
01/17/2025$3.749
01/16/2025$3.699
01/15/2025$3.430
01/14/2025$3.510
01/13/2025$3.649

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: East Lyme Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in East Lyme, used by 1,706 or 62.40% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for East Lyme homeowners is electricity, used by 539 homes (19.71%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (268), propane (156), wood (87), and other fuels (13).

East Lyme Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelEast Lyme Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,70662.4%
Electricity53919.7%
Natural Gas2689.8%
Propane1565.7%
Wood873.2%
Other Fuels130.5%

Heating oil (62.4%)

Electricity (19.7%)

Natural gas (9.8%)

Propane (5.7%)

Wood (3.2%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in East Lyme

Heating oil has become more popular in East Lyme. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,564 to 1,706, a 9.08% lift.

East Lyme Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,550
20121,564
20131,661
20141,663
20151,635
20161,658
20171,704
20181,589
20191,574
20201,551
20211,627
20221,706

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in East Lyme

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 76 to 156.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 38 to 268.

Electricity use for home heating in East Lyme

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in East Lyme. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 461 to 539, a 16.92% increase.

Solar use for home heating in East Lyme

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 East Lyme have not yet adopted solar heating.

East Lyme, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, East Lyme homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, East Lyme ranks 115th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, East Lyme ranks 643rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

East Lyme’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 East Lyme, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

East Lyme Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536.9° F
2023 - 202438.5° F

East Lyme, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,706 households in East Lyme, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when East Lyme, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

62% of East Lyme, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

East Lyme, CT HouseholdsEast Lyme, CT Heating Oil Households
2,7341,706

East Lyme, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to East Lyme, CT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the East Lyme, CT community relies on its undefined 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 East Lyme, 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 East Lyme, CT.

East Lyme 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.

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