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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Dover, DE

Updated on December 11, 2025 at 01:23 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per Gallon
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Terroco Oil $3.70
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Barkley Heating and Air Call for price

Dover Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dover homeowners heating with heating oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Dover is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Dover. Full service companies such as or offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Some of the 2 Dover cash heating oil companies serving Dover include Service Energy Llc and Sharp Energy.

Dover Oil Company Statistics: Heating oil Companies Serving Dover: 6 companies .

Average Number of Dover Homes Served per Heating Oil company : 2595

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Cheapest Dover Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galDec 11, 2025, 1:23 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galDec 11, 2025, 1:23 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galDec 11, 2025, 1:23 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galDec 11, 2025, 1:23 PM

Dover Heating Oil Price History

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DatePrice
11/14/2025 $3.599
11/13/2025 $3.599
11/12/2025 $3.499
11/11/2025 $3.499
11/10/2025 $3.499
11/09/2025 $3.499
11/08/2025 $3.499
11/07/2025 $3.499
11/06/2025 $3.499
11/05/2025 $3.499
11/04/2025 $3.399
11/03/2025 $3.449
11/02/2025 $3.449
11/01/2025 $3.449
10/31/2025 $3.449
10/30/2025 $3.449
10/29/2025 $3.449
10/28/2025 $3.449
10/27/2025 $3.449
10/26/2025 $3.449
10/25/2025 $3.449
10/24/2025 $3.449
10/23/2025 $3.449
10/22/2025 $3.449
10/21/2025 $3.449
10/20/2025 $3.449
10/19/2025 $3.449
10/18/2025 $3.449
10/17/2025 $3.449
10/16/2025 $3.449
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Dover Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homes have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Dover, used by 16,056 or 51% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Dover homeowners is Electricity, used by 10,823 homes (35%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (8%), Propane (5%), Wood (1%), and Other (1%).

Dover Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)

DateNatural GasPropaneElectricityOilWoodSolarOther
202516056152010823243328816165
20241518920649908262624027164
20231436825629048283119438162
20221385627498678303220350187
20211389027188372305324834164
20201394228198163329537917156
20191417027387479334841916150
2018144142510665930254121693
20171435923356167296241923129
20161395722405923312238626190
20151340822305755319936713204
2014128892101566532203775208
2013121272111572234914076206
2012116712400557437004303171
2011115542664548036723970146
2010116162879553335383130141

Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dover

Number two heating oil has become less popular in Dover. In the 2 years since 2023, the number of homeowners using heating oil declined from 2,831 to 2,433, a 14% drop.

Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Dover

DateHouseholds
2025-12-122385
2025-12-112385
2025-12-102385
2025-12-062386
2025-12-052386
2025-12-042386
2025-12-032386
2025-12-022387
2025-12-012387
2025-11-302387
2025-11-292387
2025-11-282387
2025-11-272388
2025-11-262388
2025-11-252388
2025-11-242388
2025-11-212389
2025-11-204778
2025-11-192389
2025-11-182389
2025-11-172390
2025-11-162390
2025-11-152390
2025-11-142391
2025-11-134782
2025-11-124784

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dover

Between 2023 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2,562 to 1,520, a 41% change. Comparing 2023 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 14,368 to 16,056, a 12% change.

Electricity use for home heating in Dover

Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Dover. Since 2023, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 9,048 to 10,823, a 20% change.

Adoption of solar home heating systems in Dover

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 16 homes in Dover are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 58% drop from 2023, when 38 homes utilized active solar heating.

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Dover, DE Heating Oil Delivery Map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Dover, DE

Dover Heating Oil Delivery Overview

384,507 residences in Dover heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dover temperatures drop as low as 36° F each winter. 8% of Dover families are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.

7.77% of Dover, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dover, DE HouseholdsDover, DE Heating Oil Households
31,3322,433

6 Dover Oil Companies You Can Trust

With 15,453,978.435 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dover homeowners during this past winter, the Dover community relies on its 6 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Dover, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Dover and the surrounding vicinity.

Dover Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Dover?

The best price of home heating oil in Dover today is $3.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Dover ranges from a low of $3.70 to a high of $3.70. The average heating oil price in Delaware state is $3.49.

Is the price of heating oil in Dover rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Dover has had no change over the last 7 days.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Dover?

The average price of home heating oil in Dover is $0.00 per gallon.

How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Dover?

150 gallons of heating oil costs $349.02 in Dover.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Dover?

Today in Dover, the price of home heating oil is $3.70 per gallon, which amounts to $369.90 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Dover?

The current price of heating oil in Dover ranges from $3.70 to $3.70 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $0.00 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Dover?

Heating oil prices in Dover have not changed over the last week.

How much is home heating oil right now in Dover?

The current price of home heating oil in Dover ranges from $3.70 to $3.70 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Dover?

Heating oil prices have had no change in Dover over the past 7 days.

How much is oil per gallon in Dover?

As of today, December 11th, 2025, the price of oil is $3.70 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.70 to $3.70 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Dover?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Dover ranges from $3.70 to $3.70 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Dover?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Dover. Over the past year, Dover heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.45 per gallon more than the current average price of $0.00, and $1.25 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.70. 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.

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