Heating Oil Prices in Vermont (Week of Oct 19, 2026)
Residential heating oil in Vermont averaged $6.10 a gallon for the week of Oct 19, 2026 (+1.8% in two weeks) – 2% below the US average and the 14th lowest of 21 states EIA surveys.
Source: EIA Heating Oil and Propane Update (weekly, excluding taxes). Updated automatically each week from October to March.
Cost to fill a tank in Vermont
| Delivery | Gallons | Cost at $6.10/gal |
|---|---|---|
| 275-gallon tank (fill from 1/4) | 200 | $1,219.40 |
| 275-gallon tank (full fill) | 250 | $1,524.25 |
| 330-gallon tank (fill from 1/4) | 240 | $1,463.28 |
Before sales tax, delivery minimums or small-delivery fees, which vary by dealer.
Cheapest way to heat in Vermont right now
| Heating system | Cost per million BTU of heat |
|---|---|
| Natural gas furnace (95%) | $18.27 |
| Heat pump (HSPF2 9, COP ≈2.6) | $26.77 |
| Propane furnace (90%) | $47.15 |
| Heating oil furnace (85%) | $51.79 |
| Electric baseboard (COP 1) | $69.61 |
Using Vermont's current averages for heating oil, propane, natural gas and electricity (23.75¢/kWh). Prices for natural gas in Vermont and electricity in Vermont. See also propane prices in Vermont.
Nearby states
- Maine: $6.03/gal
- New Hampshire: $6.03/gal
- Massachusetts: $6.12/gal
- Connecticut: $6.15/gal
- Rhode Island: $6.38/gal
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of heating oil in Vermont this week?
$6.10 per gallon on average for homes in the week of Oct 19, 2026, before taxes (EIA survey). That is 2% below the US average of $6.19, and +1.8% since Oct 5, 2026.
How much does it cost to heat with heating oil in Vermont?
At $6.10 a gallon, 500 gallons over a winter costs about $3,049 before tax. Actual use depends on the house, insulation and winter – check your past deliveries and enter them in the calculator.
Is heating oil cheaper than other heat in Vermont?
Per million BTU of heat, heating oil costs about $51.79 in Vermont this week. The cheapest option at current state averages is natural gas furnace (95%) at $18.27.
Source: EIA weekly residential heating oil prices. Heat comparison uses typical efficiencies and EIA state averages.