Vermont · Updated May 5, 2026
Vermont Home Heating Oil Prices
Today's average retail heating oil price in Vermont is $5.56/gallon — 2 cents below the Northeast average of $5.58/gal. Lowest price today: $5.48/gal in St. Johnsbury.
Vermont Heating Oil Prices by City
| City | Price / gallon | vs State avg | Dealers | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest St. Johnsbury | $5.48 | 8¢ below | May 5 | Details → | |
| South Burlington | $5.50 | 6¢ below | Add yours → | May 5 | Details → |
| Montpelier | $5.51 | 5¢ below | May 5 | Details → | |
| Barre | $5.54 | 2¢ below | May 5 | Details → | |
| Bennington | $5.54 | 2¢ below | May 5 | Details → | |
| Brattleboro | $5.54 | 2¢ below | May 5 | Details → | |
| Burlington | $5.60 | +4¢ above | May 5 | Details → | |
| Rutland | $5.62 | +6¢ above | May 5 | Details → |
About Heating Oil in Vermont
How much does Vermont use?
Approximately 160,000 homes in Vermont use heating oil as their primary heat source. The average Vermont home uses about 1050 gallons per heating season (Sep–May). At today's price of $5.56/gal, that's an estimated annual heating cost of $5,838.
How to save on heating oil in Vermont
The best way to save is to compare at least 3 local dealers before ordering — prices between dealers in the same area can vary 10–20 cents per gallon. Buying in the off-season (May–August) when prices are typically lowest, or signing a price cap contract in spring, can also save 15–25 cents per gallon. Set a price alert to be notified when prices drop to your target.
Where does this data come from?
Vermont heating oil prices are sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly residential heating oil survey. The EIA surveys heating oil dealers across Vermont weekly during the heating season and monthly in the off-season. City-level prices reflect the state average with small adjustments for local market conditions. Prices are updated daily on this site.