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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Essex, CT
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Essex Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Essex families heating with oil, selecting which of the 34 heating oil companies that serve Essex is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select 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 clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and heating system 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 homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Essex cash heating oil companies serving Essex include Scott Energy Of Ct LLC and Just Clean Fuel LLC.
Essex Heating Oil Company Statistics: Fuel oil Companies Serving Essex: 34 companies .
Average Number of Essex Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 24
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Cheapest Essex Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.45 per gallon/gal | Feb 10, 2026, 1:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.45 per gallon/gal | Feb 10, 2026, 1:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.45 per gallon/gal | Feb 10, 2026, 1:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.45 per gallon/gal | Feb 10, 2026, 1:00 PM |
Cheapest Essex Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 01:00 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.560 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.460 |
Cheapest Essex Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/03/2026 | $2.680 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.450 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.350 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.350 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.350 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.350 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.150 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.090 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.090 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.050 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.050 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.050 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.050 |
| 01/21/2026 | $2.890 |
| 01/20/2026 | $2.890 |
| 01/19/2026 | $2.890 |
| 01/18/2026 | $2.890 |
| 01/17/2026 | $2.890 |
| 01/16/2026 | $2.890 |
| 01/15/2026 | $2.890 |
| 01/14/2026 | $2.890 |
| 01/13/2026 | $2.890 |
| 01/12/2026 | $2.890 |
Average Essex Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on February 2, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.216 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.582 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$0.527 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.235 |
Average Essex Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 2, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 03/17/2025 | $3.527 |
| 03/03/2025 | $3.747 |
| 02/24/2025 | $3.850 |
| 02/17/2025 | $3.858 |
| 02/10/2025 | $3.852 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Essex Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most common choice in Essex, used by 832 or 50% of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Essex households is Electricity, used by 392 homes (23%). The remaining 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 8 years since 2017, the number of residents using number two heating oil declined from 1,148 to 832, a 28% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Essex
Between 2017 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 148 to 282, a 91% change. Comparing 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 37 to 113, a 205% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Essex
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Essex. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 247 to 392, a 59% change.
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Essex, CT Heating Oil Delivery Map
Essex Heating Oil Delivery Overview
832 residences in Essex heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Essex temperatures drop as low as 28.1° F each winter. 50% of Essex residences rely on heating oil delivery each winter.
50% of Essex, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Essex, CT Households | Essex, CT Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,671 | 832 |
34 Essex Fuel Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 397,280,973.21 gallons of heating oil delivered to Essex houses the last heating season, the Essex community looks to its 34 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. 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 oil to residences and companies throughout Essex and the surrounding vicinity.
Essex Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Essex?
The best price of home heating oil in Essex today is $3.45 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Essex ranges from a low of $3.45 to a high of $4.29. The average heating oil price in Connecticut state is $3.83.
Is the price of heating oil in Essex rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Essex has risen by $0.164 over the last 7 days.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Essex?
The average price of home heating oil in Essex is $3.83 per gallon.
How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Essex?
150 gallons of heating oil costs $574.88 in Essex.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Essex?
Today in Essex, the price of home heating oil is $3.45 per gallon, which amounts to $517.50 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
What is the current price of heating oil in Essex?
The current price of heating oil in Essex ranges from $3.45 to $4.29 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.83 per gallon.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Essex?
Heating oil prices in Essex rose $0.164 over the last week because home heating oil demand in New Haven is rising, but fuel inventories in local heating oil terminals is falling. (Updated February 3rd, 2026).
How much is home heating oil right now in Essex?
The current price of home heating oil in Essex ranges from $3.45 to $4.29 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.
Is heating oil going up or down in Essex?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Essex by $0.16 per gallon over the past 2 days, which amounts to a $24.60 for a 150-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Essex?
As of today, February 10th, 2026, the price of oil is $3.45 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.45 to $4.29 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Essex?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Essex ranges from $3.45 to $4.29 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How high will oil go in Essex?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Essex. Over the past year, Essex heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.11 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.83, and $1.49 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.45. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.
