Connecticut heating oil price
$5.55/gal residential. 31% of Connecticut homes heat with oil. CT
Connecticut this week
Current $/gal
-0.05 WoW
$5.55
vs National average
National: $5.54/gal
+$0.01
275-gal fill cost
225 usable gallons (80% safe-fill)
$1249
800-gal season cost
1,800 sqft typical NE home
$4440
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 $5.55/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 $0.01 above the national average of $5.54/gal.
EIA SHOPP last reading: 2026-03-30NYMEX HO settled: 2026-07-13EIA next release: 2026-10-05