Delaware County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | $3.546 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.800 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.800 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.800 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.497 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.512 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.441 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.441 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.436 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.436 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.436 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.377 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.384 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.348 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.411 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.402 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.402 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.396 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.393 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.393 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.403 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.379 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.378 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.378 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.378 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.347 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.304 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.321 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.321 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.321 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Delaware Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Delaware, used by 252848 or 79 % of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Delaware homeowners is Electricity, used by 44998 homes (14 %). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (4), Propane (2), Wood (1), and Solar (0).
Delaware County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34874317 | 2838374 | 16489698 | 7027777 | 1537838 | 38300 | 509973 |
| 2024 | 33713467 | 2974752 | 16101973 | 7960996 | 1450619 | 47633 | 504784 |
| 2023 | 32555397 | 3095841 | 15715074 | 8885520 | 1365275 | 55043 | 498627 |
| 2022 | 32091195 | 3057784 | 15369304 | 9272850 | 1355371 | 53326 | 481300 |
| 2021 | 31895666 | 2915345 | 14958236 | 9432650 | 1407109 | 44183 | 463731 |
| 2020 | 31606820 | 2817235 | 14562280 | 9620215 | 1479556 | 37065 | 446905 |
| 2019 | 31301416 | 2726491 | 14195208 | 9754979 | 1547415 | 31328 | 436087 |
| 2018 | 31078731 | 2619852 | 13846953 | 9859202 | 1617768 | 26203 | 439142 |
| 2017 | 30931676 | 2540423 | 13564648 | 10033309 | 1678830 | 22191 | 438648 |
| 2016 | 30660387 | 2454018 | 13274023 | 10250157 | 1709933 | 20132 | 430497 |
| 2015 | 30415903 | 2360877 | 12971247 | 10600440 | 1733119 | 19192 | 414084 |
| 2014 | 30356760 | 2294300 | 12713074 | 10994255 | 1726382 | 17015 | 393811 |
| 2013 | 30372204 | 2244427 | 12445957 | 11382810 | 1680034 | 15202 | 370032 |
| 2012 | 30426899 | 2190490 | 12130568 | 11814697 | 1632638 | 14664 | 344294 |
| 2011 | 30449683 | 2151843 | 11795862 | 12228626 | 1569666 | 12253 | 323710 |
| 2010 | 30461899 | 2137910 | 11445998 | 12633704 | 1488577 | 11144 | 317682 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Delaware
Fuel oil has become less frequently used in Delaware. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of households using heating oil decreased from 15109 to 11951, a 21 % drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Delaware County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 564986 |
| 2025-11-10 | 565071 |
| 2025-11-09 | 565191 |
| 2025-11-08 | 565282 |
| 2025-11-07 | 565459 |
| 2025-11-06 | 565553 |
| 2025-11-05 | 565670 |
| 2025-11-04 | 565775 |
| 2025-11-03 | 565901 |
| 2025-11-02 | 566028 |
| 2025-11-01 | 566134 |
| 2025-10-31 | 566128 |
| 2025-10-30 | 566213 |
| 2025-10-29 | 566298 |
| 2025-10-28 | 566407 |
| 2025-10-27 | 566546 |
| 2025-10-26 | 566682 |
| 2025-10-25 | 566800 |
| 2025-10-24 | 566920 |
| 2025-10-23 | 567019 |
| 2025-10-22 | 567192 |
| 2025-10-21 | 567302 |
| 2025-10-20 | 567410 |
| 2025-10-19 | 567514 |
| 2025-10-18 | 567638 |
| 2025-10-17 | 567749 |
| 2025-10-16 | 567855 |
| 2025-10-15 | 568075 |
| 2025-10-14 | 568279 |
| 2025-10-13 | 568387 |
| 2025-10-12 | 568496 |
| 2025-10-11 | 568618 |
| 2025-10-10 | 568724 |
| 2025-10-09 | 568828 |
| 2025-10-08 | 568942 |
| 2025-10-07 | 569113 |
| 2025-10-06 | 569214 |
| 2025-10-05 | 569330 |
| 2025-10-04 | 569452 |
| 2025-10-03 | 569592 |
| 2025-10-02 | 569727 |
| 2025-10-01 | 569838 |
| 2025-09-30 | 569921 |
| 2025-09-29 | 570008 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Delaware
Between 2015 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot from 4311 to 6124, a 42 % change. Comparing 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 249796 to 252848, a 1 % change.
Electricity use for home heating in Delaware
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are becoming less popular in Delaware. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 35907 to 44998, a 25 % change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Delaware
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. Today, 95 homes in Delaware are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 265 % jump from 2015, when 26 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Delaware County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Delaware County homeowners purchased a total of 34 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Delaware’s overall oil use changes, annually. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more fuel oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Delaware was 35°F, which was 1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Delaware County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 10.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 10.4° F |
Delaware County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Delaware residences heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 42 heating oil companies that serve Delaware is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 275 “full-service” oil companies that serve Delaware. Full service companies such as Royal Petroleum Inc or Wister Coal & Fuel Oil Co offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners 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 Delaware cash heating oil companies serving Delaware include Mauger & Company Inc Inc and Brandywine Fuel. Delaware Fuel Oil Company By The Numbers Heating oil Companies Serving Delaware: 42 companies
Delaware Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,951 residences in Delaware heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Delaware temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 4 of Delaware homes are reliant on heating oil each winter. 69 Delaware Number Two Heating Oil Companies You Can Bank On With 5,975,500 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Delaware homeowners the last heating season, the Delaware community relies on its 69 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Delaware, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Delaware and the surrounding vicinity.
5.81% of Delaware County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Delaware County Households | Delaware County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 903,501 | 52,483 |
930 Delaware County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 34 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Delaware County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Delaware County community relies on its 930 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 Delaware County, two of the closest terminals are Pbf S in Philadelphia, PA and Etmt in Westville, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Delaware County.
