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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 8 Milton Suppliers

Oil Prices in Milton, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Bob Willey & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Baker Petroleum	Call for price	No	No
Wilson Baker Inc	Call for price	No	No
Liberty Propane	Call for price	No	No
First Class HVAC	Call for price	No	No
PepUp	Call for price	No	No
George Sherman Corporation and Sherman Heating Oils	Call for price	No	No
JC Eisenbrey & Son	Call for price	No	No

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Milton, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Milton Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Milton, used by 2,726 or 44.08% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Milton homeowners is propane, used by 1,672 homes (27.04%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (1,118), heating oil (424), other fuels (227), and other fuels (119).

Milton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Milton Households	% of Households
Electricity	2,726	44.1%
Propane	1,672	27.0%
Natural Gas	1,118	18.1%
Heating Oil	424	6.9%
Other Fuels	227	3.7%
Solar	51	0.8%
Wood	40	0.7%
No Fuel	28	0.5%

Electricity (44.1%)

Propane (27.0%)

Natural gas (18.1%)

Heating oil (6.9%)

Other fuels (3.7%)

Solar (0.8%)

Wood (0.7%)

No fuel (0.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Milton

Heating oil has become less popular in Milton. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 571 to 424, a 25.74% drop.

Milton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	537
2012	541
2013	543
2014	543
2015	537
2016	551
2017	540
2018	527
2019	571
2020	434
2021	429
2022	424

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Milton

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,590 to 1,672.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 493 to 1,118.

Electricity use for home heating in Milton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Milton. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,081 to 2,726, a 30.99% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Milton

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, 51 homes in Milton are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 7.27% decrease from 2019, when only 55 homes had installed active solar heating.

Milton, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Milton homeowners purchased a total of 171,536 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Milton ranks 23^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Milton ranks 3055^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Milton’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 Milton, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Milton Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	47.1° F
2023 - 2024	43.1° F

Milton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Milton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Milton 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 Milton. 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 Milton 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 Milton include JC Eisenbrey & Son and Liberty Propane.

Milton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Milton: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Milton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Milton Homes Served Per Company: 53 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Milton Oil Company: 21,441 gallons per year

Milton, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 424 households in Milton, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Milton, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

6% of Milton, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Milton, DE Households	Milton, DE Heating Oil Households
6,184	424

8 Milton, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 171,535 gallons of heating oil delivered to Milton, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Milton, DE community relies on its 8 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 Milton, DE, 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 Milton, DE.

Milton Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.