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Oil Prices in South Hill, VA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Parker Oil Co	Call for price	No	No

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South Hill, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Hill Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in South Hill, used by 1,870 or 52.13% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Hill homeowners is natural gas, used by 1,000 homes (27.88%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (264), wood (262), heating oil (182).

South Hill Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	South Hill Households	% of Households
Electricity	1,870	52.1%
Natural Gas	1,000	27.9%
Propane	264	7.4%
Wood	262	7.3%
Heating Oil	182	5.1%

Electricity (52.1%)

Natural gas (27.9%)

Propane (7.4%)

Wood (7.3%)

Heating oil (5.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Hill

Heating oil has become less popular in South Hill. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 348 to 182, a 47.70% drop.

South Hill Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	697
2012	666
2013	575
2014	472
2015	426
2016	377
2017	367
2018	348
2019	393
2020	298
2021	233
2022	182

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Hill

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 393 to 264.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 598 to 1,000.

Electricity use for home heating in South Hill

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Hill. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,625 to 1,870, a 15.08% increase.

Solar use for home heating in South Hill

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.

Homeowners in South Hill have not yet adopted solar heating.

South Hill, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South Hill homeowners purchased a total of 109,925 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, South Hill ranks 191^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Hill ranks 3767^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South Hill’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 South Hill, the average outside temperature was 3.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Hill Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	49.1° F
2023 - 2024	45.2° F

South Hill Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For South Hill homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve South Hill 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 South Hill. 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 South Hill 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 South Hill include Parker Oil Co and undefined.

South Hill Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving South Hill: 1 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to South Hill: 18 miles

Average Number Of South Hill Homes Served Per Company: 182 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per South Hill Oil Company: 109,925 gallons per year

South Hill, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 182 households in South Hill, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Hill, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

South Hill, VA Households	South Hill, VA Heating Oil Households
3,587	182

1 South Hill, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 109,925 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Hill, VA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the South Hill, VA community relies on its 1 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 South Hill, VA, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in South Hill, VA.

South Hill 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.