Kent County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 12/30/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/20/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/19/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/18/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/13/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/12/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/11/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/10/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/09/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/06/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/05/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/04/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/03/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/02/2024 | $3.050 |
| 11/08/2024 | $3.400 |
| 11/07/2024 | $3.400 |
| 11/06/2024 | $3.400 |
| 11/05/2024 | $3.400 |
| 11/04/2024 | $3.400 |
| 11/01/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/31/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/30/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/29/2024 | $3.400 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Kent County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Kent County, used by 1,036,714 or 43.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Kent County homeowners is electricity, used by 1,018,912 homes (43.02%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (178,203), propane (89,874), wood (27,892), and other fuels (45,552).
Kent County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Kent County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 1.0M | 43.8% |
| Electricity | 1.0M | 43.0% |
| Heating Oil | 178,203 | 7.5% |
| Propane | 89,874 | 3.8% |
| Wood | 27,892 | 1.2% |
| No Fuel | 18,911 | 0.8% |
| Other Fuels | 16,016 | 0.7% |
| Solar | 9,098 | 0.4% |
| Coal | 1,527 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (43.8%)
Electricity (43.0%)
Heating oil (7.5%)
Propane (3.8%)
Wood (1.2%)
No fuel (0.8%)
Other fuels (0.7%)
Solar (0.4%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Kent County
Heating oil has become less popular in Kent County. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 222,212 to 178,203, a 19.80% drop.
Kent County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 246,964 |
| 2012 | 239,039 |
| 2013 | 228,525 |
| 2014 | 222,212 |
| 2015 | 212,903 |
| 2016 | 207,818 |
| 2017 | 201,205 |
| 2018 | 193,194 |
| 2019 | 186,662 |
| 2020 | 179,727 |
| 2021 | 176,310 |
| 2022 | 178,203 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Kent County
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 68,303 to 89,874.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 960,261 to 1,036,714.
Electricity use for home heating in Kent County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Kent County. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 855,310 to 1,018,912, a 19.13% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Kent County
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, 9,098 homes in Kent County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1358.01% increase from 2014, when only 624 homes had installed active solar heating.
Kent County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Kent County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Kent County 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 Kent County. 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 Kent County 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 Kent County include Pasadena Discount Heating Oil and Home Fuel Co.
Kent County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Kent County: 4 companies
Average Number Of Kent County Homes Served Per Company: 98 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Kent County Oil Company: 50,636 gallons per year
Kent County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 393 households in Kent County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Kent County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
18% of Kent County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Kent County Households | Kent County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2,177 | 393 |
4 Kent County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 202,545 gallons of heating oil delivered to Kent County homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Kent County community relies on its 4 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 Kent County, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Baltimore, MD and Motiva in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Kent County.
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