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Oil Prices in Henrico, VA

Updated Today at 04:28 AM

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

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Henrico, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Henrico, used by 50,444 or 62.66% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Henrico homeowners is natural gas, used by 25,484 homes (31.66%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,858), propane (1,601), no fuel (467), and other fuels (470).

Henrico Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Henrico Households	% of Households
Electricity	50,444	62.7%
Natural Gas	25,484	31.7%
Heating Oil	2,858	3.6%
Propane	1,601	2.0%
No Fuel	467	0.6%
Wood	342	0.4%
Other Fuels	66	0.1%
Solar	62	0.1%

Electricity (62.7%)

Natural gas (31.7%)

Heating oil (3.6%)

Propane (2.0%)

No fuel (0.6%)

Wood (0.4%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Henrico

Heating oil has become less popular in Henrico. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,321 to 2,858, a 33.86% drop.

Henrico Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	6,402
2012	6,013
2013	5,379
2014	4,703
2015	4,321
2016	3,874
2017	3,708
2018	3,503
2019	3,385
2020	3,623
2021	3,198
2022	2,858

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Henrico

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,002 to 1,601.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 26,964 to 25,484.

Electricity use for home heating in Henrico

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Henrico. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 42,711 to 50,444, a 18.11% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Henrico

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, 62 homes in Henrico are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Henrico, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Henrico homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Henrico ranks 3^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Henrico ranks 419^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Henrico Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	48.8° F
2023 - 2024	45.1° F

Henrico Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Henrico homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Henrico 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 Henrico. 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 Henrico 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 Henrico include Southside Fuel and J M Pollard.

Henrico Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Henrico: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Henrico: 18 miles

Average Number Of Henrico Homes Served Per Company: 571 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Henrico Oil Company: 345,237 gallons per year

Henrico, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,858 households in Henrico, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Henrico, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Henrico, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Henrico, VA Households	Henrico, VA Heating Oil Households
80,504	2,858

5 Henrico, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Henrico, VA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Henrico, VA community relies on its 5 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 Henrico, VA, two of the closest terminals are Kinder-m2 in Richmond, VA and 1st Enrgy in Richmond, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Henrico, VA.

Henrico 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.