Connecticut heating oil price
$5.99/gal residential. 31% of Connecticut homes heat with oil. CT
Connecticut this week
Current $/gal
-0.15 WoW
$5.99
vs National average
National: $6.14/gal
$-0.15
275-gal fill cost
225 usable gallons (80% safe-fill)
$1348
764-gal season cost
1,800 sqft zone-5 home, our gallons model
$4576
State context
31% of CT homes heat with oil, the highest oil-heat penetration in the lower NE. CT DEEP publishes a separate weekly survey.
State programmes
- Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
- Connecticut Heating Assistance
Pre-buy / cap consumer protection
Connecticut General Statutes §16a-23 to 23p require surety bond for residential pre-paid heating oil contracts. Strongest state-level protection in NE. Regulator: CT DEEP + Department of Consumer Protection (DCP).
Cross-references
- Connecticut dealer programmes
- Connecticut 5-year price history
- National average detail
- Pre-buy vs cap break-even
- Winter fill calculator
FAQ
What is the current Connecticut heating oil price?
Connecticut residential heating oil is $5.99/gal (source: EIA SHOPP + CT DEEP).
What state programmes help with heating oil bills in Connecticut?
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), Connecticut Heating Assistance.
Are pre-buy contracts protected in Connecticut?
Connecticut General Statutes §16a-23 to 23p require surety bond for residential pre-paid heating oil contracts. Strongest state-level protection in NE.
How does Connecticut compare to the national average?
Connecticut is $0.15 below the national average of $6.14/gal.
EIA SHOPP last reading: 2026-11-02NY Harbor ULSD spot refreshed: 2026-11-05EIA next release: 2026-11-12