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Oil Prices in Newark, DE

Updated on March 28, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume 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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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Newark, DE

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Newark Heating Oil Price History

Updated on March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
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
03/19/2025	$3.550
03/18/2025	$3.600
03/17/2025	$3.550
03/16/2025	$3.550
03/15/2025	$3.550
03/14/2025	$3.550
03/13/2025	$3.600
03/12/2025	$3.600
03/11/2025	$3.600
03/10/2025	$3.650
03/09/2025	$3.650
03/08/2025	$3.650
03/07/2025	$3.650
03/06/2025	$3.650
03/05/2025	$3.700
03/04/2025	$3.700
03/03/2025	$3.750
03/02/2025	$3.750
03/01/2025	$3.750
02/28/2025	$3.750
02/27/2025	$3.700

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 more popular in Newark. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 5,648 to 5,754, a 1.88% lift.

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 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,482 to 1,433.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 26,107 to 25,152.

Electricity use for home heating in Newark

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Newark. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 17,075 to 19,790, a 15.90% 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 70.59% decrease from 2019, when only 68 homes had installed active solar heating.

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.

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 $0.07 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 $0.07 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $7.00 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.