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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Essex, CT
Updated Today at 11:00 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Wilcox Online Discount | $4.85 This price was viewed on https://www.wilcoxoilonline.com/ at 11:00am on 3/23/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 06426. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Wilcox Online Discount. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Westbrook Oil | $4.89 This price was viewed on their website at 11:00am on 3/23/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 06426. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Westbrook Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| PurpleFuels | $4.89 This price was viewed on https://www.purplefuels.com/ at 11:00am on 3/23/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 06426. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from PurpleFuels. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Durso and Son Home Heating Oil | $4.89 This price was viewed on https://www.dursoandsonfuel.com/ at 11:00am on 3/23/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 06426. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Durso and Son Home Heating Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Anytime Fuel Oil LLC | $5.59 This price was viewed on https://anytimefueloil.com/ at 11:00am on 3/23/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 06426. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Anytime Fuel Oil LLC. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
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Essex Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Essex households heating with heating oil, selecting which of the 33 heating oil companies that serve Essex plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 24 “full-service” oil companies that serve Essex. Full service companies such as Madison Oil Company or General Oil Of Quaker Hill Inc offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Essex cash heating oil companies serving Essex include Scott Energy Of Ct LLC and Just Clean Fuel LLC.
Essex Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Essex: 33 companies .
Average Number of Essex Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 25
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 oil use changes annually primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of number two heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Essex was 32.8°F, which was 3.9°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Essex Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.7° F |
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Cheapest Essex Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $4.89 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 11:00 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $4.85 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 11:00 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $4.80 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 11:00 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $4.80 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 11:00 AM |
Cheapest Essex Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 11:01 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.059 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$1.359 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.399 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$1.300 |
Cheapest Essex Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 11:01 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | $4.849 |
| 03/22/2026 | $4.790 |
| 03/21/2026 | $4.790 |
| 03/20/2026 | $4.790 |
| 03/03/2026 | $3.740 |
| 03/02/2026 | $3.490 |
| 03/01/2026 | $3.490 |
| 02/28/2026 | $3.490 |
| 02/27/2026 | $3.490 |
| 02/26/2026 | $3.490 |
| 02/25/2026 | $3.490 |
| 02/24/2026 | $3.490 |
| 02/23/2026 | $3.490 |
| 02/22/2026 | $3.490 |
| 02/21/2026 | $3.490 |
| 02/20/2026 | $3.490 |
| 02/19/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/18/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.450 |
Average Essex Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 16, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.060 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.111 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$1.686 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$1.660 |
Average Essex Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 16, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | $5.166 |
| 03/09/2026 | $5.106 |
| 03/02/2026 | $4.288 |
| 02/23/2026 | $4.077 |
| 02/16/2026 | $4.055 |
| 02/09/2026 | $4.083 |
| 02/02/2026 | $4.087 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.871 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.543 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.484 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.505 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.496 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.480 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.562 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.616 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.630 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.729 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.710 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.690 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.560 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.526 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.389 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.403 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.371 |
| 09/29/2025 | $3.532 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.476 |
| 09/15/2025 | $3.515 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.496 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.494 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.531 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.424 |
| 08/11/2025 | $3.475 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.501 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.587 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.693 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.574 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.594 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.454 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.463 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.634 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.329 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.249 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.268 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.334 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.254 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.242 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.448 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.383 |
| 04/14/2025 | $3.380 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.307 |
| 03/31/2025 | $3.488 |
| 03/24/2025 | $3.506 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Essex Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Essex, used by 832 or 50% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Essex families is Electricity, used by 392 homes (23%). The other homes are heated with Propane (17%), Natural Gas (7%), Other (2%), and Wood (1%).
Essex Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 | 282 | 392 | 832 | 13 | 6 | 22 |
| 2024 | 106 | 267 | 383 | 832 | 11 | 3 | 19 |
| 2023 | 103 | 265 | 378 | 836 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
| 2022 | 106 | 251 | 342 | 834 | 8 | 0 | 30 |
| 2021 | 112 | 242 | 301 | 886 | 59 | 0 | 21 |
| 2020 | 92 | 288 | 236 | 889 | 61 | 0 | 21 |
| 2019 | 148 | 245 | 269 | 917 | 59 | 0 | 18 |
| 2018 | 97 | 196 | 177 | 1,080 | 50 | 0 | 17 |
| 2017 | 37 | 148 | 247 | 1,148 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 30 | 122 | 249 | 1,068 | 12 | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 | 29 | 79 | 228 | 1,110 | 16 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 | 0 | 87 | 267 | 1,092 | 19 | 0 | 12 |
| 2013 | 0 | 83 | 276 | 1,065 | 48 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 73 | 278 | 1,070 | 35 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 0 | 72 | 326 | 1,101 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Essex
Number two heating oil has become less popular in Essex. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of homeowners using heating oil dropped from 1,070 to 832, a 22% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Essex
Between 2012 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 73 to 282, a 286% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel remained unchanged at 113, a 0% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Essex
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Essex. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 278 to 392, a 41% change.
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Essex Heating Oil Delivery Overview
832 houses in Essex heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Essex temperatures drop as low as 28.1° F each winter. 49.8% of Essex homes are reliant on oil delivery each winter.
49.8% of Essex, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Essex, CT Households | Essex, CT Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,671 | 832 |
33 Essex Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 649,971 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Essex homeowners during this past winter, the Essex community relies on its 33 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Essex, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Wethersfield, CT and Sprague W in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to residences and companies throughout Essex and the surrounding vicinity.
Essex Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Essex, CT rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Essex, CT has risen by $1.359 over the last 7 days.
Is heating oil going up or down in Essex, CT?
Heating oil prices in Essex, CT have risen by $1.359 over the past 7 days.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Essex, CT?
Heating oil prices in Essex, CT have increased by $1.36 compared to March 16th, 2026, due to rising demand for home heating oil combined with historically low inventories. (Updated March 23rd, 2026).
