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Essex, CT Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.79 | $2.79 | Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $2.79 | $2.79 | Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $2.79 | $2.79 | Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $2.79 | $2.79 | Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM |
Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 54 Essex Suppliers
Oil Prices in Essex, CT
Updated on October 17, 2024 at 08:31 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Oil LLC | $2.79 | Yes | Yes |
| Pennywise Oil Company Inc | $3.35 | Yes | Yes |
| Broga & Son Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Madison Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Mohegan Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Dougherty Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Benvenuti Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| General Oil Of Quaker Hill Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Guy's Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| John Zanardi Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Maus & Son Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Mccarthy Heating Oil Service Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Sound Petroleum Long Island Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Groton Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Wilcox Oil Online | Call for price | No | No |
| M&M Fuel Oils | Call for price | No | No |
| On Demand Fuel Oil LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| C P Burdick & Son Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Dutch Oil Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Dwyer Family Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Wilcox Online Discount | $3.25 | Yes | Yes |
| Scott Energy Of Ct LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Sunshine Heating Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Durso & Son Home Heating Oil LLC | Call for price | No | No |
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Essex Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on October 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.110 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.210 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.731 |
Essex Heating Oil Price History
Updated on October 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 10/17/2024 | $3.130 |
| 10/16/2024 | $3.130 |
| 10/15/2024 | $3.130 |
| 10/14/2024 | $3.130 |
| 10/13/2024 | $3.130 |
| 10/12/2024 | $3.130 |
| 10/11/2024 | $3.130 |
| 10/10/2024 | $3.020 |
| 10/09/2024 | $3.020 |
| 10/08/2024 | $2.690 |
| 10/07/2024 | $2.690 |
| 10/06/2024 | $2.650 |
| 10/05/2024 | $2.650 |
| 10/04/2024 | $2.650 |
| 10/03/2024 | $2.650 |
| 10/02/2024 | $2.590 |
| 10/01/2024 | $2.590 |
| 09/30/2024 | $2.590 |
| 09/29/2024 | $2.590 |
| 09/28/2024 | $2.590 |
| 09/27/2024 | $2.590 |
| 09/26/2024 | $2.590 |
| 09/25/2024 | $2.590 |
| 09/24/2024 | $2.590 |
| 09/23/2024 | $2.690 |
| 09/22/2024 | $2.690 |
| 09/21/2024 | $2.690 |
| 09/20/2024 | $2.690 |
| 09/19/2024 | $2.919 |
| 09/18/2024 | $2.919 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Essex Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Essex, used by 883 or 53.35% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Essex homeowners is electricity, used by 383 homes (23.14%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (203), natural gas (136), wood (57), and other fuels (21).
Essex Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Essex Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 883 | 53.35% |
| Electricity | 383 | 23.14% |
| Propane | 203 | 12.27% |
| Natural Gas | 136 | 8.22% |
| Wood | 57 | 3.44% |
| Other Fuels | 21 | 1.27% |
Heating oil (53.35)
Electricity (23.14)
Propane (12.27)
Natural gas (8.22)
Wood (3.44)
Other fuels (1.27)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Essex
Heating oil has become less popular in Essex. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,068 to 883, a 17.32% drop.
Essex Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,101 |
| 2012 | 1,070 |
| 2013 | 1,065 |
| 2014 | 1,092 |
| 2015 | 1,110 |
| 2016 | 1,068 |
| 2017 | 1,148 |
| 2018 | 1,080 |
| 2019 | 917 |
| 2020 | 889 |
| 2021 | 886 |
| 2022 | 883 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Essex
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 122 to 203.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 30 to 136.
Electricity use for home heating in Essex
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Essex. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 249 to 383, a 53.82% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Essex
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 Essex have not yet adopted solar heating.
Essex, CT Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Essex homeowners purchased a total of 649,971 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Essex ranks 162nd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Essex ranks 1235th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Essex’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 Essex, the average outside temperature was 6.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Essex Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2023 - 2024 | 52.6° F |
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 59° F |
Essex Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Essex homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 54 heating oil companies that serve Essex 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 25 “full-service” oil companies that serve Essex. Full service companies such as Madison Oil Company 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 Essex 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 Essex include Scott Energy Of Ct LLC and Q's Plumbing & Heating, LLC.
Essex Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Essex: 54 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Essex: 18 miles
Average Number Of Essex Homes Served Per Company: 16 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Essex Oil Company: 12,036 gallons per year
Essex, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 883 households in Essex, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Essex, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
53% of Essex, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Essex, CT Households | Essex, CT Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,655 | 883 |
54 Essex, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 649,971 gallons of heating oil delivered to Essex, CT homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Essex, CT community relies on its 54 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 Essex, CT, two of the closest terminals are Buckeyees in New Haven, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Essex, CT.
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