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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Wilmington, DE

Updated Today at 09:15 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per Gallon
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Hillside Oil Company $3.90
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Wilmington Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Wilmington homes heating with fuel oil, picking which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Wilmington is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Wilmington. Full service companies such as or offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Examples of 2 Wilmington cash heating oil companies serving Wilmington include Shellhorn & Hill Inc Inc and Roman Discount Oil.

Wilmington Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Heating oil Companies Serving Wilmington: 11 companies .
Average Number of Wilmington Homes Served per company Heating Oil: 9313

Wilmington, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Wilmington homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Wilmington ranks 1st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Wilmington ranks 97th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Wilmington’s overall number two heating oil usage varies ,from year to year yearly. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Wilmington was 36°F, which was 1°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Wilmington Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202534° F
2023 - 202433° F

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Cheapest Wilmington Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.90 per gallon/galNov 21, 2025, 1:15 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.90 per gallon/galNov 21, 2025, 1:15 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.90 per gallon/galNov 21, 2025, 1:15 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.90 per gallon/galNov 21, 2025, 1:15 PM

Wilmington Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 14, 2025 at 04:00 AM

DatePrice
11/14/2025 $3.800
11/13/2025 $3.850
11/12/2025 $3.900
11/11/2025 $3.850
11/10/2025 $3.850
11/09/2025 $3.850
11/08/2025 $3.850
11/07/2025 $3.850
11/06/2025 $3.800
11/05/2025 $3.800
11/04/2025 $3.750
11/03/2025 $3.750
11/02/2025 $3.750
11/01/2025 $3.750
10/31/2025 $3.750
10/30/2025 $3.750
10/29/2025 $3.750
10/28/2025 $3.750
10/27/2025 $3.700
10/26/2025 $3.700
10/25/2025 $3.700
10/24/2025 $3.700
10/23/2025 $3.550
10/22/2025 $3.500
10/21/2025 $3.500
10/20/2025 $3.500
10/19/2025 $3.500
10/18/2025 $3.500
10/17/2025 $3.500
10/16/2025 $3.500
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Wilmington Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Residences have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Wilmington, used by 666,307 or 55% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Wilmington households is Electricity, used by 407,998 homes (34%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (8%), Propane (2%), Other (0.5%), and Wood (0.3%).

Wilmington Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)

DateNatural GasPropaneElectricityOilWoodSolarOther
2025666307242974079989340937705755161
2024652908246843755429996725268684743
202363881125002345560106514135011324346
20226358042448032332911330798412763942
202163530621770314771116169112815974351
202062103619549302511116001139612394219
20196099871730428026612181916796153444
20186058351610827103413021718905383296
20175980261655426789713891321554673544
20165860171754226815214723725254023300
20155766431824027209315816725724963280
20145643541798527722117133223545363486
20135570571751527035618090021014923495
20125575831718325838119223820484053413
20115549461689625596820765120092862800
20105482891720725566122320919781462147

Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Wilmington

Number two heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Wilmington. In the 10 years since 2015, the number of residents using fuel oil decreased from 158,167 to 93,409, a 41% drop.

Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Wilmington

DateHouseholds
2025-11-117636
2025-11-107637
2025-11-097638
2025-11-087638
2025-11-077639
2025-11-067640
2025-11-057641
2025-11-047642
2025-11-037642
2025-11-027643
2025-11-017644
2025-10-317644
2025-10-307645
2025-10-297646
2025-10-287647
2025-10-277648
2025-10-267649
2025-10-257650
2025-10-247650
2025-10-237651
2025-10-227652
2025-10-217653
2025-10-207654
2025-10-197655
2025-10-187656
2025-10-177657
2025-10-167658
2025-10-157658
2025-10-147659
2025-10-137660
2025-10-127661
2025-10-117662
2025-10-107663
2025-10-097664
2025-10-087665
2025-10-077666
2025-10-067667
2025-10-057668
2025-10-047668
2025-10-037669
2025-10-027670
2025-10-017671
2025-09-307672
2025-09-297673

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wilmington

Between 2015 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 18,240 to 24,297, a 33% change. Comparing 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 576,643 to 666,307, a 16% change.

Electricity use for home heating in Wilmington

Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Wilmington. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 272,093 to 407,998, a 50% change.

Adoption of solar home heating systems in Wilmington

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 575 homes in Wilmington are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 16% gain from 2015, when 496 homes incorporated active solar heating.

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Wilmington Heating Oil Delivery Overview

384,507 houses in Wilmington heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Wilmington temperatures drop as low as 36° F each winter. 8% of Wilmington homes depend on heating oil delivery each winter.

9.76% of Wilmington, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Wilmington, DE HouseholdsWilmington, DE Heating Oil Households
95,3929,313

11 Wilmington Oil Companies Serving The Community With 15,453,978.435 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Wilmington households last winter, the Wilmington community relies on its 11 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Wilmington, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Wilmington and the surrounding vicinity.

Wilmington Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Wilmington?

The best price of home heating oil in Wilmington today is $3.90 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Wilmington ranges from a low of $3.90 to a high of $3.90. The average heating oil price in Delaware state is $3.90.

Is the price of heating oil in Wilmington rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Wilmington has risen by $0.100 over the last 7 days.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Wilmington?

The average price of home heating oil in Wilmington is $3.90 per gallon.

How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Wilmington?

150 gallons of heating oil costs $390.00 in Wilmington.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Wilmington?

Today in Wilmington, the price of home heating oil is $3.90 per gallon, which amounts to $390.00 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Wilmington?

The current price of heating oil in Wilmington ranges from $3.90 to $3.90 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.90 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Wilmington?

Heating oil prices in Wilmington rose $0.100 over the last week because home heating oil demand in Baltimore is rising, but fuel inventories in local heating oil terminals is falling. (Updated November 15th, 2025).

How much is home heating oil right now in Wilmington?

The current price of home heating oil in Wilmington ranges from $3.90 to $3.90 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Wilmington?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Wilmington by $0.10 per gallon over the past 2 days, which amounts to a $15.00 for a 150-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Wilmington?

As of today, November 22nd, 2025, the price of oil is $3.90 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.90 to $3.90 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Wilmington?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Wilmington ranges from $3.90 to $3.90 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Wilmington?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Wilmington. Over the past year, Wilmington heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.04 per gallon more than of $3.90, and $1.04 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.90. 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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