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Haddam, CT Hadlyme, CT Hamden, CT Hampton, CT Hanover, CT Hartford, CT Harwinton, CT Hawleyville, CT Hebron, CT Higganum, CTM
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Taconic, CT Taftville, CT Tariffville, CT Terryville, CT Thomaston, CT Thompson, CT Tolland, CT Torrington, CT Trumbull, CTW
Wallingford, CT Washington, CT Washington Depot, CT Waterbury, CT Waterford, CT Watertown, CT Wauregan, CT Weatogue, CT West Cornwall, CT West Granby, CT West Hartford, CT West Hartland, CT West Haven, CT West Mystic, CT West Simsbury, CT West Suffield, CT Westbrook, CT Weston, CT Westport, CT Wethersfield, CT Willimantic, CT Willington, CT Wilton, CT Winchester Center, CT Windham, CT Windsor, CT Windsor Locks, CT Winsted, CT Wolcott, CT Woodbridge, CT Woodbury, CT Woodstock, CT Woodstock Valley, CTConnecticut Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | -$0.017 |
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.075 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.325 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.382 |
Connecticut Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 | $3.193 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.214 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.217 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.240 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.273 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.317 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.273 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.251 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.161 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.123 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.112 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.017 |
| 06/12/2025 | $2.926 |
| 06/11/2025 | $2.908 |
| 06/10/2025 | $2.906 |
| 06/09/2025 | $2.895 |
| 06/06/2025 | $2.898 |
| 06/05/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/04/2025 | $2.883 |
| 06/03/2025 | $2.870 |
| 06/02/2025 | $2.881 |
| 05/30/2025 | $2.892 |
| 05/29/2025 | $2.863 |
| 05/28/2025 | $2.873 |
| 05/27/2025 | $2.878 |
| 05/26/2025 | $2.880 |
| 05/23/2025 | $2.880 |
| 05/22/2025 | $2.913 |
| 05/21/2025 | $2.912 |
| 05/20/2025 | $2.911 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Connecticut Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Connecticut, used by 539,715 or 38.13% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Connecticut homeowners is natural gas, used by 516,459 homes (36.49%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (244,511), propane (75,150), wood (23,585), and other fuels (18,400).
Connecticut Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Connecticut Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 539,715 | 38.1% |
| Natural Gas | 516,459 | 36.5% |
| Electricity | 244,511 | 17.3% |
| Propane | 75,150 | 5.3% |
| Wood | 23,585 | 1.7% |
| Other Fuels | 18,400 | 1.3% |
| No Fuel | 9,314 | 0.7% |
| Solar | 1,852 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 865 | 0.1% |
Heating oil (38.1%)
Natural gas (36.5%)
Electricity (17.3%)
Propane (5.3%)
Wood (1.7%)
Other fuels (1.3%)
No fuel (0.7%)
Solar (0.1%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Connecticut
Heating oil has become less popular in Connecticut. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 556,309 to 539,715, a 2.98% drop.
Connecticut Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 654,783 |
| 2012 | 644,340 |
| 2013 | 627,716 |
| 2014 | 613,504 |
| 2015 | 595,244 |
| 2016 | 581,382 |
| 2017 | 574,588 |
| 2018 | 565,439 |
| 2019 | 556,309 |
| 2020 | 551,817 |
| 2021 | 544,406 |
| 2022 | 539,715 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Connecticut
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 58,705 to 75,150.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 487,610 to 516,459.
Electricity use for home heating in Connecticut
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Connecticut. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 227,068 to 244,511, a 7.68% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Connecticut
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.
Currently, 1,852 homes in Connecticut are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 64.92% increase from 2019, when only 1,123 homes had installed active solar heating.
Connecticut Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Connecticut homeowners purchased a total of 397 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Connecticut’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 Connecticut, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Connecticut Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.7° F |
Connecticut Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Connecticut homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 455 heating oil companies that serve Connecticut 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 268 “full-service” oil companies that serve Connecticut. Full service companies such as Ed's Garage Inc or Festi's Oil Service 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut include HYBRID SERVICES LLC. and 1St Choice Fuel LLC.
Connecticut Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Connecticut: 455 companies
Average Number Of Connecticut Homes Served Per Company: 1,186 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Connecticut Oil Company: 873,144 gallons per year
Connecticut Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 539,715 households in Connecticut heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Connecticut temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
38% of Connecticut Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Connecticut Households | Connecticut Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1.4M | 539,715 |
455 Connecticut Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 397 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Connecticut homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Connecticut community relies on its 455 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 Connecticut, two of the closest terminals are N.h.term in New Haven, CT and Buckeyewf in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Connecticut.
