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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 Newport News Suppliers

Oil Prices in Newport News, VA

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
ET Lawson Call for price No No
Optimum Fuel Services Call for price No No
Phillips Energy Inc Call for price No No
Miller's Energy Call for price No No
Pallett Heating and Cooling Call for price No No
Bogue Oil Call for price No No

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Newport News Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Newport News, used by 47,385 or 58.94% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Newport News homeowners is natural gas, used by 30,272 homes (37.66%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,502), propane (662), no fuel (615), and other fuels (146).

Newport News Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelNewport News Households % of Households
Electricity47,38558.9%
Natural Gas30,27237.7%
Heating Oil1,5021.9%
Propane6620.8%
No Fuel6150.8%
Wood550.1%
Coal510.1%
Other Fuels400.1%

Electricity (58.9%)

Natural gas (37.7%)

Heating oil (1.9%)

Propane (0.8%)

No fuel (0.8%)

Wood (0.1%)

Coal (0.1%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Newport News

Heating oil has become less popular in Newport News. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,635 to 1,502, a 43.00% drop.

Newport News Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,879
20122,635
20132,347
20142,190
20151,874
20161,609
20171,593
20181,595
20191,417
20201,171
20211,287
20221,502

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Newport News

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 549 to 662.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 29,418 to 30,272.

Electricity use for home heating in Newport News

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Newport News. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 36,831 to 47,385, a 28.66% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Newport News

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 Newport News have not yet adopted solar heating.

Newport News, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Newport News homeowners purchased a total of 907,185 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Newport News ranks 11th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Newport News ranks 919th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Newport News Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202550.7° F
2023 - 202446.8° F

Newport News Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Newport News homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Newport News 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 Newport News. 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 Newport News 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 Newport News include Bogue Oil and Miller's Energy.

Newport News Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Newport News: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Newport News: 18 miles

Average Number Of Newport News Homes Served Per Company: 250 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Newport News Oil Company: 151,197 gallons per year

Newport News, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,502 households in Newport News, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Newport News, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

1% of Newport News, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Newport News, VA HouseholdsNewport News, VA Heating Oil Households
80,3911,502

6 Newport News, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 907,185 gallons of heating oil delivered to Newport News, VA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Newport News, VA community relies on its 6 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 Newport News, 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 Newport News, VA.

Newport News 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.

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