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Delaware Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Delaware homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 27 heating oil companies that serve Delaware is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Delaware. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Delaware homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Delaware include Shellhorn & Hill Inc and Roman Discount Oil.
Delaware Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Delaware: 27 companies
Average Number Of Delaware Homes Served Per Company: 1,414 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Delaware Oil Company: 572,369 gallons per year
Delaware Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Delaware homeowners purchased a total of 15 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Delaware’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Delaware, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Delaware Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.9° F |
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Cheapest Delaware Oil Price Per Gallon
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Delaware Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
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| 1 Week Trend | -$0.3 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.2 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.5 |
Delaware Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.900 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.900 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.900 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.650 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/12/2025 | $3.500 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.450 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.400 |
| 05/30/2025 | $3.400 |
| 05/29/2025 | $3.400 |
| 05/28/2025 | $3.400 |
| 05/27/2025 | $3.450 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.450 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.450 |
| 05/22/2025 | $3.450 |
| 05/21/2025 | $3.450 |
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Today's Delaware Oil Prices By City
Updated Today at 05:46 AM
| Wilmington Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Newark Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| New Castle Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Middletown Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Bear Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Hockessin Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Delaware City Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Odessa Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Port Penn Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Rockland Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Saint Georges Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Winterthur Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Montchanin Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Kirkwood Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
| Yorklyn Heating Oil Prices from $3.60 per gallon/gal |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Delaware Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Delaware, used by 169,865 or 43.18% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Delaware homeowners is electricity, used by 144,312 homes (36.68%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (38,199), propane (34,768), other fuels (3,090), and other fuels (3,090).
Delaware Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Delaware Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 169,865 | 43.2% |
| Electricity | 144,312 | 36.7% |
| Heating Oil | 38,199 | 9.7% |
| Propane | 34,768 | 8.8% |
| Other Fuels | 3,090 | 0.8% |
| Wood | 2,630 | 0.7% |
| No Fuel | 2,463 | 0.6% |
| Solar | 1,088 | 0.3% |
| Coal | 902 | 0.2% |
Natural gas (43.2%)
Electricity (36.7%)
Heating oil (9.7%)
Propane (8.8%)
Other fuels (0.8%)
Wood (0.7%)
No fuel (0.6%)
Solar (0.3%)
Coal (0.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Delaware
Heating oil has become less popular in Delaware. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 40,121 to 38,199, a 4.79% drop.
Delaware Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 58,474 |
| 2012 | 56,875 |
| 2013 | 54,361 |
| 2014 | 51,755 |
| 2015 | 49,733 |
| 2016 | 47,102 |
| 2017 | 44,319 |
| 2018 | 43,122 |
| 2019 | 41,550 |
| 2020 | 40,121 |
| 2021 | 38,925 |
| 2022 | 38,199 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Delaware
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 35,918 to 34,768.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 156,847 to 169,865.
Electricity use for home heating in Delaware
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Delaware. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 130,157 to 144,312, a 10.88% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Delaware
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.
Currently, 1,088 homes in Delaware are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 71.34% increase from 2020, when only 635 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Delaware Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 38,199 households in Delaware heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Delaware temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
9% of Delaware Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Delaware Households | Delaware Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 393,426 | 38,199 |
27 Delaware Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 15 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Delaware homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Delaware community relies on its 27 oil companies to keep warm.
Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Delaware, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Salisbury, MD and Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Delaware.
Delaware Heating Oil Prices FAQs
How high will oil go in Delaware?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Delaware. Over the past year, Delaware heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.34 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.60, and $1.34 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.60. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Delaware?
The best price of home heating oil in Delaware today is $3.60 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Delaware ranges from a low of $3.60 to a high of $3.60. The average heating oil price in Delaware state is $3.60.
How much is oil per gallon in Delaware?
As of today, July 1st, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.60 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.60 to $3.60 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Delaware?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Delaware ranges from $3.60 to $3.60 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How much is home heating oil right now in Delaware?
The current price of home heating oil in Delaware ranges from $3.60 to $3.60 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.
What is the current price of heating oil in Delaware?
The current price of heating oil in Delaware ranges from $3.60 to $3.60 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.60 per gallon.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Delaware?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $360.00 in Delaware. Prices range from $360.00 to $360.00, depending on the oil company.
Is heating oil going up or down in Delaware?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Delaware by $0.26 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $26.00 for a 100-gallon order.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Delaware?
Today in Delaware, the price of home heating oil is $3.60 per gallon, which amounts to $360.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is the price of heating oil in Delaware rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Delaware has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.26 per gallon.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Delaware?
The average price of home heating oil in Delaware is $3.60 per gallon.
Is heating oil taxable in Delaware?
Home heating oil is exempt from Delaware's 0.7468% petroleum retailer's tax.
