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Oil Prices in Townsend, DE

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Service Energy Llc	Call for price	No	No
Rausch Fuel Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
TERROCO OIL	Call for price	No	No
Sharp Energy	Call for price	No	No
Barkley Heating & Air LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Townsend, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Townsend, DE

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Townsend, used by 1,929 or 43.01% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Townsend homeowners is electricity, used by 1,526 homes (34.02%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (500), propane (411), wood (146).

Townsend Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Townsend Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,929	43.0%
Electricity	1,526	34.0%
Heating Oil	500	11.2%
Propane	411	9.2%
Wood	146	3.3%

Natural gas (43.0%)

Electricity (34.0%)

Heating oil (11.2%)

Propane (9.2%)

Wood (3.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Townsend

Heating oil has become less popular in Townsend. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 546 to 500, a 8.42% drop.

Townsend Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	611
2012	568
2013	567
2014	592
2015	685
2016	662
2017	625
2018	680
2019	595
2020	546
2021	523
2022	500

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Townsend

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 405 to 411.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,081 to 1,929.

Electricity use for home heating in Townsend

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Townsend. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 883 to 1,526, a 72.82% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Townsend

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 Townsend have not yet adopted solar heating.

Townsend, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Townsend homeowners purchased a total of 202,283 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Townsend ranks 20^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Townsend ranks 2776^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Townsend’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 Townsend, the average outside temperature was 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Townsend Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	44.9° F
2023 - 2024	40.8° F

Townsend Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Townsend homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Townsend 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 Townsend. 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 Townsend 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 Townsend include Service Energy Llc and Rausch Fuel Oil Company Inc.

Townsend Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Townsend: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Townsend: 18 miles

Average Number Of Townsend Homes Served Per Company: 100 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Townsend Oil Company: 40,456 gallons per year

Townsend, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 500 households in Townsend, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Townsend, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

11% of Townsend, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Townsend, DE Households	Townsend, DE Heating Oil Households
4,485	500

5 Townsend, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 202,282 gallons of heating oil delivered to Townsend, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Townsend, DE 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 Townsend, 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 Townsend, DE.

Townsend 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.