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Heating Oil Prices in Connecticut

Connecticut average residential heating oil price

$6.09 per gallon

Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $6.094

Change vs last week
↑ $0.079 (+1.3%)
Year ago
$3.42
Now up 78.4% from a year ago

Compared with other prices this week

  • $0.04 below the U.S. average ($6.14)
  • $0.01 above the New England average ($6.08)
  • Connecticut ranks #7 of 21 states (1 = highest price).

Change vs last week: ↑ $0.079 (+1.3%)

A 200-gallon delivery

$1,218.80

Fuel only at the EIA average

Typical winter heating oil bill

$2,675

2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)

Cold-climate heat pump

$1,356

About $1,319 less than heating oil (our estimate)

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Cost to fill a heating oil tank in Connecticut

Fuel cost at the Connecticut average price
DeliveryGallonsFuel cost
150 gallon delivery150 gal$914.10
200 gallon delivery200 gal$1,218.80
250 gallon delivery250 gal$1,523.50

Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.

Connecticut heating oil price trend

Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.

$3.12$4.77$6.41Oct 2025Oct 2026$6.09
ConnecticutU.S. average

Winter heating oil cost for a typical Connecticut home

A typical Connecticut home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 439 gallons of heating oil over the winter, roughly $2,675 at this week's price. That is an estimate; change the inputs in the calculator.

Assumes 2,000 sq ft, average insulation, AFUE 0.83, and normal October–March weather (NOAA 1991–2020).

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Switch to a heat pump? Oil vs other fuels in Connecticut

Estimated winter heating cost by fuel
FuelPrice usedEst. winter cost
Heating oil$6.094/gal$2,675
Propane$4.233/gal$2,920
Natural gas$2.25/therm$1,421
Electric baseboard$0.282/kWh$4,171
Cold-climate heat pump$0.282/kWh$1,356

Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.

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Connecticut heating oil prices at a glance

Connecticut ranks #7 of 21 states for heating oil price this week, at $6.09 per gallon.

See also propane prices in Connecticut.

Prices come from EIA's weekly survey and do not include taxes or delivery fees. For a full explanation, read our methodology.

Nearby states

All heating oil prices by state · Heating calculators

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of heating oil in Connecticut today?

The average residential heating oil price in Connecticut was $6.09 per gallon for the week of Oct 12, 2026, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (excluding taxes).

How much is a 200-gallon heating oil delivery in Connecticut?

At $6.09 per gallon, 200 gallons costs about $1,218.80 for the fuel alone. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum-delivery rules from your dealer are extra.

Is a heat pump cheaper than oil in Connecticut?

In our estimate for a typical Connecticut home, a cold-climate heat pump costs about $1,356 per winter against $2,675 for heating oil. Your savings depend on your electric rate, home and equipment, and installation cost is not included.