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Oil Prices in Newark, DE
Updated Today at 09:00 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Oil Co Inc | $3.50 | Yes | Yes |
| Awe Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Boulden Brothers | Call for price | No | No |
| Shellhorn & Hill Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Cochran Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Rausch Fuel Oil Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Roman Discount Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Lincoln Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Quality Heating & Air Conditioning | Call for price | No | No |
| Burns & McBride | Call for price | No | No |
| Fletcher Plumbing & Heating & AC | Call for price | No | No |
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Cheapest Newark, DE Oil Prices Per Gallon
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Newark Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 04/18/2025 | $3.500 |
| 04/17/2025 | $3.500 |
| 04/16/2025 | $3.450 |
| 04/15/2025 | $3.450 |
| 04/14/2025 | $3.450 |
| 04/13/2025 | $3.450 |
| 04/12/2025 | $3.450 |
| 04/11/2025 | $3.450 |
| 04/10/2025 | $3.450 |
| 04/09/2025 | $3.450 |
| 04/08/2025 | $3.450 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.450 |
| 04/06/2025 | $3.650 |
| 04/05/2025 | $3.650 |
| 04/04/2025 | $3.650 |
| 04/03/2025 | $3.650 |
| 04/02/2025 | $3.650 |
| 04/01/2025 | $3.650 |
| 03/31/2025 | $3.600 |
| 03/30/2025 | $3.650 |
| 03/29/2025 | $3.650 |
| 03/28/2025 | $3.650 |
| 03/27/2025 | $3.650 |
| 03/26/2025 | $3.650 |
| 03/25/2025 | $3.600 |
| 03/24/2025 | $3.600 |
| 03/23/2025 | $3.600 |
| 03/22/2025 | $3.600 |
| 03/21/2025 | $3.600 |
| 03/20/2025 | $3.600 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Newark Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Newark, used by 25,152 or 47.90% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Newark homeowners is electricity, used by 19,790 homes (37.69%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (5,754), propane (1,433), no fuel (193), and other fuels (183).
Newark Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Newark Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 25,152 | 47.9% |
| Electricity | 19,790 | 37.7% |
| Heating Oil | 5,754 | 11.0% |
| Propane | 1,433 | 2.7% |
| No Fuel | 193 | 0.4% |
| Other Fuels | 183 | 0.3% |
| Wood | 113 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 20 | 0.0% |
| Coal | 12 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (47.9%)
Electricity (37.7%)
Heating oil (11.0%)
Propane (2.7%)
No fuel (0.4%)
Other fuels (0.3%)
Wood (0.2%)
Solar (0.0%)
Coal (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Newark
Heating oil has become less popular in Newark. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 6,712 to 5,754, a 14.27% drop.
Newark Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 7,707 |
| 2012 | 7,888 |
| 2013 | 7,583 |
| 2014 | 7,002 |
| 2015 | 6,712 |
| 2016 | 6,279 |
| 2017 | 5,833 |
| 2018 | 5,652 |
| 2019 | 5,648 |
| 2020 | 5,751 |
| 2021 | 5,749 |
| 2022 | 5,754 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Newark
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2,133 to 1,433.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 23,234 to 25,152.
Electricity use for home heating in Newark
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Newark. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 17,477 to 19,790, a 13.23% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Newark
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, 20 homes in Newark are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 58.33% decrease from 2015, when only 48 homes had installed active solar heating.
Newark, DE Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Newark homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Newark ranks 2nd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Newark ranks 253rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Newark’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 Newark, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Newark Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.3° F |
Newark Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Newark homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Newark 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 Newark. 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 Newark 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 Newark include Shellhorn & Hill Inc and Roman Discount Oil.
Newark Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Newark: 11 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Newark: 18 miles
Average Number Of Newark Homes Served Per Company: 523 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Newark Oil Company: 211,624 gallons per year
Newark, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 5,754 households in Newark, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Newark, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
10% of Newark, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Newark, DE Households | Newark, DE Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 52,507 | 5,754 |
11 Newark, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Newark, DE homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Newark, DE community relies on its 11 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 Newark, DE, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Newark, DE.
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