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Oil Prices in Castleton, VT

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Sam's Service Center & USave Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Midway Oil	Call for price	No	No
Rutland Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Johnson Energy Inc Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Castleton, VT

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Castleton, used by 638 or 51.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Castleton homeowners is propane, used by 244 homes (19.84%). The remaining homes are heated with other fuels (192), electricity (178), wood (140), and other fuels (192).

Castleton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Castleton Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	638	51.9%
Propane	244	19.8%
Other Fuels	192	15.6%
Electricity	178	14.5%
Wood	140	11.4%
Natural Gas	4	0.3%

Heating oil (51.9%)

Propane (19.8%)

Other fuels (15.6%)

Electricity (14.5%)

Wood (11.4%)

Natural gas (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Castleton

Heating oil has become less popular in Castleton. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 832 to 638, a 23.32% drop.

Castleton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	877
2012	801
2013	832
2014	755
2015	790
2016	809
2017	874
2018	878
2019	881
2020	805
2021	717
2022	638

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Castleton

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 139 to 244.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 21 to 4.

Electricity use for home heating in Castleton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Castleton. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 78 to 178, a 128.21% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Castleton

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 Castleton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Castleton, VT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Castleton homeowners purchased a total of 541,622 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 124 towns in Vermont, Castleton ranks 47^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Castleton ranks 1434^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Castleton’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 Castleton, the average outside temperature was 3.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Castleton Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	27.1° F
2023 - 2024	30.4° F

Castleton, VT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 638 households in Castleton, VT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Castleton, VT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

51% of Castleton, VT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Castleton, VT Households	Castleton, VT Heating Oil Households
1,230	638

4 Castleton, VT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 541,622 gallons of heating oil delivered to Castleton, VT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Castleton, VT community relies on its 4 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 Castleton, VT, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Castleton, VT.

Castleton 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.