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Oil Prices in Durham, CT
Updated Today at 06:55 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Fuel and Service LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Incredible Oil and Propane | $2.92 | Yes | Yes |
| Simply Heating Oil LLC | $3.18 | Yes | Yes |
| Personal Energy Company | $3.10 | Yes | Yes |
| Hurricane Energy Heating and Cooling | $2.99 | Yes | Yes |
| PurpleFuels | $2.99 | Yes | Yes |
| Westbrook Oil | $2.99 | Yes | Yes |
| Bethany Fuel | $3.09 | Yes | Yes |
| Blue Flame Oil Company | $3.19 | Yes | Yes |
| FillerUp Inc | $3.19 | Yes | Yes |
| A Best Buy Premium Fuel and Trucking | $2.98 | Yes | Yes |
| Tonys Oil Company | $3.00 | Yes | Yes |
| Mims Oil Company | $2.97 | Yes | Yes |
| McKinley Oil | $3.05 | Yes | Yes |
| Connecticut Energy Solutions | $3.00 | Yes | Yes |
| Citizens Oil Coop | $3.18 | Yes | Yes |
| Brazos Oil | $3.26 | Yes | Yes |
| Deliver Me Fuel | $3.16 | Yes | Yes |
| First Fuel Oil | $2.89 | Yes | Yes |
| Quality Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Dependable Heating and Cooling | Call for price | No | No |
| Didatos Oil Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Scott Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Higganum Heating | Call for price | No | No |
| Reliable Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Connecticut Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Northeast Energy Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Crown Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Peterson Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| River Valley Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| B and B Petroleum | Call for price | No | No |
| City Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Cromwell Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Shefcyk and Sons | Call for price | No | No |
| Daniels Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Zanardi Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Lavorgna Fuel Oil Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Lous Oil Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Maus and Son Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Sound Petroleum | Call for price | No | No |
| Barrieau Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| AAA Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Town Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Janazzo Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Bond Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Affordable Energy Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Bystreks Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| CP Burdick and Son | Call for price | No | No |
| Dimauro Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
Durham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Durham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 109 heating oil companies that serve Durham 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 69 “full-service” oil companies that serve Durham. Full service companies such as Madison Oil Company or Aaa Oil Company 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 Durham 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 Durham include Martin Heating Oil LLC and Mccormick & Bonner Transport LLC.
Durham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Durham: 109 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Durham: 18 miles
Average Number Of Durham Homes Served Per Company: 21 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Durham Oil Company: 16,045 gallons per year
Durham, CT Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Durham homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Durham ranks 85th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Durham ranks 411st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Durham’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 Durham, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Durham Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.9° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Durham, CT Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.89 per gallon/gal | Jun 30, 2025, 6:55 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.89 per gallon/gal | Jun 30, 2025, 6:55 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.89 per gallon/gal | Jun 30, 2025, 6:55 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.89 per gallon/gal | Jun 30, 2025, 6:55 AM |
Durham Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.058 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.355 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.029 |
Durham Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 | $3.062 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.062 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.062 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.062 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.058 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.101 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.110 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.121 |
| 06/22/2025 | $3.072 |
| 06/21/2025 | $3.072 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.072 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.040 |
| 06/18/2025 | $2.961 |
| 06/17/2025 | $2.934 |
| 06/16/2025 | $2.901 |
| 06/15/2025 | $2.804 |
| 06/14/2025 | $2.804 |
| 06/13/2025 | $2.804 |
| 06/12/2025 | $2.725 |
| 06/11/2025 | $2.712 |
| 06/10/2025 | $2.723 |
| 06/09/2025 | $2.728 |
| 06/08/2025 | $2.721 |
| 06/07/2025 | $2.721 |
| 06/06/2025 | $2.721 |
| 06/05/2025 | $2.713 |
| 06/04/2025 | $2.698 |
| 06/03/2025 | $2.698 |
| 06/02/2025 | $2.706 |
| 06/01/2025 | $2.707 |
Heating Oil
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Durham Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Durham, used by 2,376 or 76.45% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Durham homeowners is electricity, used by 390 homes (12.55%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (204), wood (82), natural gas (48), and other fuels (10).
Durham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Durham Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 2,376 | 76.5% |
| Electricity | 390 | 12.6% |
| Propane | 204 | 6.6% |
| Wood | 82 | 2.6% |
| Natural Gas | 48 | 1.5% |
| Other Fuels | 10 | 0.3% |
Heating oil (76.5%)
Electricity (12.6%)
Propane (6.6%)
Wood (2.6%)
Natural gas (1.5%)
Other fuels (0.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Durham
Heating oil has become more popular in Durham. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,193 to 2,376, a 8.34% lift.
Durham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,193 |
| 2012 | 2,363 |
| 2013 | 2,213 |
| 2014 | 2,218 |
| 2015 | 2,134 |
| 2016 | 2,045 |
| 2017 | 2,047 |
| 2018 | 2,014 |
| 2019 | 2,030 |
| 2020 | 2,205 |
| 2021 | 2,289 |
| 2022 | 2,376 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Durham
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 62 to 204.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 48.
Electricity use for home heating in Durham
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Durham. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 175 to 390, a 122.86% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Durham
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 Durham have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Durham, CT Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 2,376 households in Durham, CT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Durham, CT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
76% of Durham, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Durham, CT Households | Durham, CT Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 3,108 | 2,376 |
109 Durham, CT Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Durham, CT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Durham, CT community relies on its 109 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 Durham, 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 Durham, CT.
Durham Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Durham, CT?
The best price of home heating oil in Durham, CT today is $2.89 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Durham, CT ranges from a low of $2.89 to a high of $3.26. The average heating oil price in Connecticut state is $3.06.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Durham, CT?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $306.00 in Durham, CT. Prices range from $289.00 to $326.00, depending on the oil company.
Is the price of heating oil in Durham, CT rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Durham, CT has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.15 per gallon.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Durham, CT?
The average price of home heating oil in Durham, CT is $3.06 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Durham, CT?
Today in Durham, CT, the price of home heating oil is $2.89 per gallon, which amounts to $289.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
What is the current price of heating oil in Durham, CT?
The current price of heating oil in Durham, CT ranges from $2.89 to $3.26 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.06 per gallon.
How much is home heating oil right now in Durham, CT?
The current price of home heating oil in Durham, CT ranges from $2.89 to $3.26 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 Durham, CT?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Durham, CT by $0.15 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $15.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Durham, CT?
As of today, June 30th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.06 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.89 to $3.26 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Durham, CT?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Durham, CT ranges from $2.89 to $3.26 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 Durham, CT?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Durham, CT. Over the past year, Durham, CT heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.88 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.82 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.06, and $2.99 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.89. 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.
