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Oil Prices in Ashland, VA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
J M Pollard	Call for price	No	No
Hungerford Heating & Cooling	Call for price	No	No
Kellehers Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Massey Wood and West Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Ashland, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Ashland, VA

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Ashland, used by 5,118 or 77.33% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Ashland homeowners is natural gas, used by 628 homes (9.49%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (367), propane (291), wood (202), and other fuels (69).

Ashland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Ashland Households	% of Households
Electricity	5,118	77.3%
Natural Gas	628	9.5%
Heating Oil	367	5.6%
Propane	291	4.4%
Wood	202	3.1%
Other Fuels	36	0.5%
No Fuel	22	0.3%
Solar	11	0.2%

Electricity (77.3%)

Natural gas (9.5%)

Heating oil (5.6%)

Propane (4.4%)

Wood (3.1%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

No fuel (0.3%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Ashland

Heating oil has become less popular in Ashland. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 588 to 367, a 37.59% drop.

Ashland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	951
2012	887
2013	816
2014	820
2015	744
2016	659
2017	647
2018	588
2019	545
2020	418
2021	392
2022	367

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ashland

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 279 to 291.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 773 to 628.

Electricity use for home heating in Ashland

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ashland. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 4,288 to 5,118, a 19.36% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Ashland

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, 11 homes in Ashland are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2018, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Ashland, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Ashland homeowners purchased a total of 221,662 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Ashland ranks 76^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Ashland ranks 2631^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Ashland’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 Ashland, the average outside temperature was 3.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Ashland Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	48° F
2023 - 2024	44.3° F

Ashland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Ashland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Ashland 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Ashland. Full service companies such as Hungerford Heating & Cooling 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 Ashland 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 Ashland include J M Pollard and Kellehers Heating Oil.

Ashland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Ashland: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Ashland: 18 miles

Average Number Of Ashland Homes Served Per Company: 91 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Ashland Oil Company: 55,415 gallons per year

Ashland, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 367 households in Ashland, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ashland, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of Ashland, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Ashland, VA Households	Ashland, VA Heating Oil Households
6,618	367

4 Ashland, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 221,662 gallons of heating oil delivered to Ashland, VA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Ashland, VA community relies on its 4 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 Ashland, VA, two of the closest terminals are 1st Enrgy in Richmond, VA and Kinder-m2 in Richmond, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Ashland, VA.

Ashland 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.