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Today's Connecticut Oil Prices By City

Updated on November 12, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Bridgeport Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

New Haven Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Stamford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Hartford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.69 per gallon/gal

Waterbury Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Norwalk Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Danbury Heating Oil Prices

from $2.75 per gallon/gal

New Britain Heating Oil Prices

from $2.67 per gallon/gal

West Hartford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.67 per gallon/gal

Hamden Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Bristol Heating Oil Prices

from $2.67 per gallon/gal

Meriden Heating Oil Prices

from $2.67 per gallon/gal

Manchester Heating Oil Prices

from $2.82 per gallon/gal

Fairfield Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

West Haven Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Milford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Stratford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

East Hartford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Middletown Heating Oil Prices

from $2.69 per gallon/gal

Wallingford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Enfield Heating Oil Prices

from $2.82 per gallon/gal

Shelton Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Greenwich Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Norwich Heating Oil Prices

from $2.69 per gallon/gal

Trumbull Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Torrington Heating Oil Prices

from $2.67 per gallon/gal

Southington Heating Oil Prices

from $2.67 per gallon/gal

Naugatuck Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Groton Heating Oil Prices

from $2.69 per gallon/gal

Newington Heating Oil Prices

from $2.69 per gallon/gal

Vernon Rockville Heating Oil Prices

from $2.82 per gallon/gal

Cheshire Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Windsor Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Glastonbury Heating Oil Prices

from $2.82 per gallon/gal

East Haven Heating Oil Prices

from $2.59 per gallon/gal

Westport Heating Oil Prices

from $2.80 per gallon/gal

Connecticut Cash Heating Oil Delivery Map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil Delivery Service Area for CT

Connecticut Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.66 $2.59 Nov 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.66 $2.59 Nov 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.66 $2.59 Nov 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.66 $2.59 Nov 12, 2024, 3:00 PM

Connecticut Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on November 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend-$0.045
1 Week Trend-$0.060
1 Month Trend-$0.118
1 Year Trend-$0.159

Connecticut Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/12/2024$2.900
11/11/2024$2.932
11/08/2024$2.961
11/07/2024$2.931
11/06/2024$2.938
11/05/2024$2.949
11/04/2024$2.946
11/01/2024$2.959
10/31/2024$2.953
10/30/2024$2.929
10/29/2024$2.955
10/28/2024$2.955
10/25/2024$2.961
10/24/2024$2.961
10/23/2024$2.963
10/22/2024$2.959
10/21/2024$2.958
10/18/2024$2.969
10/17/2024$2.981
10/16/2024$2.995
10/15/2024$3.010
10/14/2024$3.018
10/11/2024$3.019
10/10/2024$3.005
10/09/2024$3.010
10/08/2024$2.979
10/07/2024$2.959
10/04/2024$2.931
10/03/2024$2.885
10/02/2024$2.849

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 (30,431).

Connecticut Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelConnecticut Households % of Households
Heating Oil539,71538.13%
Natural Gas516,45936.49%
Electricity244,51117.27%
Propane75,1505.31%
Wood23,5851.67%
Other Fuels18,4001.30%
No Fuel9,3140.66%
Solar1,8520.13%
Coal8650.06%

Heating oil (38.13)

Natural gas (36.49)

Electricity (17.27)

Propane (5.31)

Wood (1.67)

Other fuels (1.30)

No fuel (0.66)

Solar (0.13)

Coal (0.06)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Connecticut

Heating oil has become less popular in Connecticut. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 627,716 to 539,715, a 14.02% drop.

Connecticut Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011654,783
2012644,340
2013627,716
2014613,504
2015595,244
2016581,382
2017574,588
2018565,439
2019556,309
2020551,817
2021544,406
2022539,715

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Connecticut

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 42,588 to 75,150.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 437,700 to 516,459.

Electricity use for home heating in Connecticut

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Connecticut. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 207,495 to 244,511, a 17.84% 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 363.00% increase from 2013, when only 400 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 23.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Connecticut Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
Winter 2023 - 202439.4° F
Winter 2022 - 202362.8° F

Connecticut Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Connecticut homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 428 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 255 “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: 428 companies

Average Number Of Connecticut Homes Served Per Company: 1,261 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Connecticut Oil Company: 928,226 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 HouseholdsConnecticut Heating Oil Households
1.4M539,715

428 Connecticut Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 397 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Connecticut homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Connecticut community relies on its 428 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 Buckeyees in New Haven, CT and Buckeyewf in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Connecticut.

Connecticut Heating Oil Prices FAQs

How high will oil go in Connecticut?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Connecticut. Over the past year, Connecticut heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.06 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.89, and $2.25 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.69. 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.

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Connecticut?

The best price of home heating oil in Connecticut today is $2.69 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Connecticut ranges from a low of $2.69 to a high of $3.17. The average heating oil price in Connecticut state is $2.89.

How much is oil per gallon in Connecticut?

As of today, November 12nd, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.89 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.69 to $3.17 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Connecticut?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Connecticut ranges from $2.69 to $3.17 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How much is home heating oil right now in Connecticut?

The current price of home heating oil in Connecticut ranges from $2.69 to $3.17 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.

What is the current price of heating oil in Connecticut?

The current price of heating oil in Connecticut ranges from $2.69 to $3.17 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.89 per gallon.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Connecticut?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $289.00 in Connecticut. Prices range from $269.00 to $317.00, depending on the oil company.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Connecticut?

Today in Connecticut, the price of home heating oil is $2.69 per gallon, which amounts to $269.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is the price of heating oil in Connecticut rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Connecticut has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.26 per gallon.

Is heating oil going up or down in Connecticut?

Heating oil prices have down in Connecticut by $0.26 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $26.00 for a 100-gallon order.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Connecticut?

The average price of home heating oil in Connecticut is $2.89 per gallon.

Is heating oil taxable in Connecticut?

Heating oil is tax exempt for purchases used in residential dwellings and for certain tax-exempt organizations and industries, and heating oil is taxable for most commercial users (for example restaurants and retail businesses).