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Oil Prices in Sheldon, VT

Updated Today at 03:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
S B Collins Inc	Call for price	No	No
Clarence Brown Inc	Call for price	No	No
Joyal Fuels	Call for price	No	No

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Sheldon, used by 298 or 57.09% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sheldon homeowners is natural gas, used by 114 homes (21.84%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (86), propane (23), other fuels (9).

Sheldon Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Sheldon Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	298	57.1%
Natural Gas	114	21.8%
Wood	86	16.5%
Propane	23	4.4%
Other Fuels	9	1.7%

Heating oil (57.1%)

Natural gas (21.8%)

Wood (16.5%)

Propane (4.4%)

Other fuels (1.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sheldon

Heating oil has become more popular in Sheldon. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 268 to 298, a 11.19% lift.

Sheldon Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	213
2012	216
2013	229
2014	274
2015	254
2016	268
2017	272
2018	239
2019	205
2020	330
2021	314
2022	298

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sheldon

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 81 to 23.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 22 to 114.

Electricity use for home heating in Sheldon

Sheldon homeowners have yet to adopt electricity as a primary heating source.

Solar use for home heating in Sheldon

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 Sheldon have not yet adopted solar heating.

Sheldon, VT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Sheldon homeowners purchased a total of 252,984 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 124 towns in Vermont, Sheldon ranks 92^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sheldon ranks 2441^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Sheldon’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 Sheldon, the average outside temperature was 3.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Sheldon Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	23.7° F
2023 - 2024	27.4° F

Sheldon, VT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 298 households in Sheldon, VT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sheldon, VT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

57% of Sheldon, VT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Sheldon, VT Households	Sheldon, VT Heating Oil Households
522	298

3 Sheldon, VT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 252,983 gallons of heating oil delivered to Sheldon, VT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Sheldon, VT community relies on its 3 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 Sheldon, VT, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in So. Portland, ME and Buckeye in South Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Sheldon, VT.

Sheldon 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.