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Oil Prices in Sterling, CT

Updated Today at 11:00 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Nikko Oil LLC $3.35 Yes Yes
Pomfret Fuel Service LLC $3.44 Yes Yes
Mcguires Oil LLC $3.22 Yes Yes
Brooklyn Oil Company Call for price No No
Ed's Garage Inc Call for price No No
AllAmerican Fuel LLC Call for price No No
Higgins And Son Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
So Low Oil LLC Call for price No No
Queen Bee's Oil Inc Call for price No No
Sterling Oil LLC Call for price No No
Town & Country Discount Oil & Fuel LLC Call for price No No
Sanoco Call for price No No
HYBRID SERVICES LLC. Call for price No No
Saveway Petroleum Call for price No No
Hometown Heating Call for price No No

Sterling Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Sterling homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 15 heating oil companies that serve Sterling 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 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Sterling. Full service companies such as Ed's Garage Inc or Pomfret Fuel Service LLC 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 Sterling 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 Sterling include HYBRID SERVICES LLC. and Town & Country Discount Oil & Fuel LLC.

Sterling Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Sterling: 15 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Sterling: 18 miles

Average Number Of Sterling Homes Served Per Company: 41 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Sterling Oil Company: 30,866 gallons per year

Sterling, CT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Sterling homeowners purchased a total of 463,003 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Sterling ranks 172nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sterling ranks 1626th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Sterling’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 Sterling, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Sterling Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202533.8° F
2023 - 202435.9° F
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Cheapest Sterling, CT Oil Price Per Gallon

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QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.21 per gallon/galJun 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
150 gallonsgals$3.02 per gallon/galJun 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
200 gallonsgals$3.02 per gallon/galJun 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
250 gallonsgals$3.02 per gallon/galJun 26, 2025, 11:00 AM

Sterling Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend -$0.033
1 Week Trend -$0.073
1 Month Trend +$0.352
1 Year Trend +$0.061

Sterling Heating Oil Price History

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DatePrice
06/26/2025 $3.336
06/25/2025 $3.370
06/24/2025 $3.383
06/23/2025 $3.463
06/22/2025 $3.410
06/21/2025 $3.410
06/20/2025 $3.410
06/19/2025 $3.410
06/18/2025 $3.316
06/17/2025 $3.290
06/16/2025 $3.290
06/15/2025 $3.250
06/14/2025 $3.250
06/13/2025 $3.250
06/12/2025 $3.074
06/11/2025 $3.030
06/10/2025 $3.030
06/09/2025 $3.030
06/08/2025 $3.016
06/07/2025 $3.016
06/06/2025 $3.016
06/05/2025 $3.016
06/04/2025 $3.016
06/03/2025 $3.010
06/02/2025 $3.010
06/01/2025 $3.010
05/31/2025 $3.010
05/30/2025 $3.010
05/29/2025 $2.960
05/28/2025 $2.985
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Sterling Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Sterling, used by 629 or 70.12% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sterling homeowners is propane, used by 174 homes (19.40%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (132), natural gas (50), electricity (11).

Sterling Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSterling Households % of Households
Heating Oil62970.1%
Propane17419.4%
Wood13214.7%
Natural Gas505.6%
Electricity111.2%

Heating oil (70.1%)

Propane (19.4%)

Wood (14.7%)

Natural gas (5.6%)

Electricity (1.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sterling

Heating oil has become less popular in Sterling. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 689 to 629, a 8.71% drop.

Sterling Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011671
2012689
2013597
2014511
2015543
2016645
2017643
2018783
2019807
2020761
2021692
2022629

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sterling

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 30 to 174.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 9 to 50.

Electricity use for home heating in Sterling

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Sterling. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 30 to 11, a 63.33% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Sterling

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 Sterling have not yet adopted solar heating.

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Sterling, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 629 households in Sterling, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sterling, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

70% of Sterling, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Sterling, CT HouseholdsSterling, CT Heating Oil Households
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15 Sterling, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 463,003 gallons of heating oil delivered to Sterling, CT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Sterling, CT community relies on its 15 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 Sterling, CT, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Providence, RI and Shell in Providence, RI. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Sterling, CT.

Sterling Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Sterling, CT?

The best price of home heating oil in Sterling, CT today is $3.22 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Sterling, CT ranges from a low of $3.22 to a high of $3.44. The average heating oil price in Connecticut state is $3.34.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Sterling, CT?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $334.00 in Sterling, CT. Prices range from $321.90 to $344.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Sterling, CT rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Sterling, CT has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.07 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Sterling, CT?

The average price of home heating oil in Sterling, CT is $3.34 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Sterling, CT?

Today in Sterling, CT, the price of home heating oil is $3.22 per gallon, which amounts to $321.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Sterling, CT?

The current price of heating oil in Sterling, CT ranges from $3.22 to $3.44 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.34 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Sterling, CT?

The current price of home heating oil in Sterling, CT ranges from $3.22 to $3.44 per gallon for a 100-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 Sterling, CT?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Sterling, CT by $0.07 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $7.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Sterling, CT?

As of today, June 26th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.34 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.22 to $3.44 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Sterling, CT?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Sterling, CT ranges from $3.22 to $3.44 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Sterling, CT?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Sterling, CT. Over the past year, Sterling, CT heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.81 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.48 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.34, and $2.60 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.22. 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.

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