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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 11 Newark Suppliers

Oil Prices in Newark, DE

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Hillside Oil Co Inc $3.65 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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Newark, DE Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.65 --
150$3.65 --
200$3.65 --
250$3.65 --

Newark Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$3.650
12/20/2024$3.650
12/19/2024$3.650
12/18/2024$3.650
12/17/2024$3.650
12/16/2024$3.650
12/15/2024$3.550
12/14/2024$3.550
12/13/2024$3.550
12/12/2024$3.550
12/11/2024$3.550
12/10/2024$3.550
12/09/2024$3.500
12/08/2024$3.550
12/07/2024$3.550
12/06/2024$3.550
12/05/2024$3.600
12/04/2024$3.600
12/03/2024$3.600
12/02/2024$3.600
12/01/2024$3.650
11/30/2024$3.650
11/29/2024$3.650
11/28/2024$3.650
11/27/2024$3.650
11/26/2024$3.650
11/25/2024$3.650
11/24/2024$3.600
11/23/2024$3.600
11/22/2024$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 (328).

Newark Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelNewark Households % of Households
Natural Gas25,15247.9%
Electricity19,79037.7%
Heating Oil5,75411.0%
Propane1,4332.7%
No Fuel1930.4%
Other Fuels1830.3%
Wood1130.2%
Solar200.0%
Coal120.0%

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 more popular in Newark. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 5,652 to 5,754, a 1.80% lift.

Newark Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20117,707
20127,888
20137,583
20147,002
20156,712
20166,279
20175,833
20185,652
20195,648
20205,751
20215,749
20225,754

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Newark

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,579 to 1,433.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 25,662 to 25,152.

Electricity use for home heating in Newark

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Newark. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 17,144 to 19,790, a 15.43% 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 69.70% decrease from 2018, when only 66 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 4.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Newark Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202544.5° F
2023 - 202440.3° 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 HouseholdsNewark, DE Heating Oil Households
52,5075,754

11 Newark, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Newark, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, 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.

Newark Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Newark, DE rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Newark, DE has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.11 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Newark, DE?

Today in Newark, DE, the price of home heating oil is $3.65 per gallon, which amounts to $365.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Newark, DE?

Heating oil prices in Newark, DE have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Newark, DE?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Newark, DE by $0.11 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $11.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Newark, DE?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Newark, DE. Over the past year, Newark, DE heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.07 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.42 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.65, and $2.42 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.65. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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