Cheapest Delaware County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 15, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | $2.900 |
| 01/13/2026 | $2.692 |
| 01/12/2026 | $2.692 |
| 01/11/2026 | $2.692 |
| 01/10/2026 | $2.692 |
| 01/09/2026 | $2.692 |
| 01/08/2026 | $2.692 |
| 01/07/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/06/2026 | $2.842 |
| 01/05/2026 | $2.842 |
| 01/04/2026 | $2.970 |
| 01/03/2026 | $2.980 |
| 01/02/2026 | $2.980 |
| 01/01/2026 | $2.980 |
| 12/31/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/30/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/29/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/28/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/27/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/26/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/25/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/24/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/23/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/22/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/21/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/20/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/19/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/18/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/17/2025 | $2.992 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.992 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Delaware Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Delaware, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Delaware households is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (12%), Propane (5%), Wood (2%), and Coal (1%).
Delaware County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,796,352 | 282,182 | 1,447,260 | 663,450 | 112,270 | 7,204 | 31,146 |
| 2024 | 2,785,913 | 276,598 | 1,396,275 | 685,083 | 111,416 | 6,155 | 32,085 |
| 2023 | 2,698,411 | 278,621 | 1,389,291 | 717,601 | 111,540 | 6,964 | 44,558 |
| 2022 | 2,710,114 | 282,625 | 1,337,240 | 742,118 | 105,147 | 5,282 | 41,959 |
| 2021 | 2,677,533 | 267,454 | 1,287,322 | 760,867 | 109,832 | 4,867 | 46,436 |
| 2020 | 2,656,062 | 251,472 | 1,254,850 | 776,616 | 113,900 | 4,554 | 41,326 |
| 2019 | 2,634,591 | 235,490 | 1,222,377 | 792,365 | 117,969 | 4,241 | 36,216 |
| 2018 | 2,592,386 | 225,476 | 1,198,450 | 806,761 | 128,110 | 2,197 | 35,172 |
| 2017 | 2,598,275 | 222,650 | 1,158,937 | 790,353 | 127,198 | 2,225 | 35,586 |
| 2016 | 2,551,248 | 209,719 | 1,133,797 | 805,822 | 125,583 | 1,639 | 34,565 |
| 2015 | 2,549,385 | 200,754 | 1,103,995 | 837,082 | 141,835 | 2,117 | 38,034 |
| 2014 | 2,528,694 | 198,296 | 1,087,741 | 858,758 | 148,256 | 1,760 | 36,886 |
| 2013 | 2,516,052 | 195,799 | 1,086,074 | 870,064 | 148,597 | 1,408 | 33,941 |
| 2012 | 2,530,063 | 188,880 | 1,046,982 | 936,674 | 145,089 | 1,484 | 31,494 |
| 2011 | 2,516,883 | 178,387 | 1,019,764 | 973,749 | 137,625 | 1,545 | 28,259 |
| 2010 | 2,530,446 | 177,562 | 997,925 | 993,832 | 126,074 | 597 | 29,423 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Delaware
Number two heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Delaware. In the 11 years since 2014, the number of residents using oil dipped from 858,758 to 663,450, a 23% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Delaware
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 198,296 to 282,182, a 42% change. Comparing 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,528,694 to 2,796,352, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Delaware
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Delaware. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 1,087,741 to 1,447,260, a 33% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Delaware
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 7,204 homes in Delaware are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 309% gain from 2014, when 1,760 homes used 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 from year to year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ furnaces need to burn more and more fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Delaware was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Delaware County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Delaware County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Delaware families heating with heating oil, picking which of the 45 heating oil companies that serve Delaware is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 319 “full-service” oil companies that serve Delaware. Full service companies such as Royal Petroleum Inc or Wister Coal & Fuel Oil Co offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two 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: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Examples of 2 Delaware cash heating oil companies serving Delaware include Mauger & Company Inc and Brandywine Fuel.
Delaware Fuel Oil Company By The Numbers: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Delaware: 45 companies .
Average Number of Delaware Households Served per Heating Oil company : 0
