Hampton County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on October 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/16/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/15/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/14/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/13/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/12/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/11/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/10/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/09/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/08/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/07/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/06/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/05/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/04/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/03/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/02/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/01/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/30/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/29/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/28/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/27/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/26/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/25/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/15/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/14/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/13/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/12/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/11/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/10/2025 | $2.899 |
| 09/09/2025 | $2.899 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Hampton Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Electricity is the most common choice in Hampton, used by 21,899,762 or 52% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Hampton residents is Natural Gas, used by 15,988,660 homes (38%). The rest of the homes are heated with Propane (5%), Heating Oil (3%), Wood (2%), and Other (0.3%).
Hampton County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15988660 | 1915485 | 21899762 | 1123136 | 865966 | 23284 | 125938 |
| 2024 | 14605654 | 1820776 | 22375518 | 1230081 | 775989 | 38421 | 122218 |
| 2023 | 13283884 | 1729557 | 22777383 | 1335905 | 688962 | 52525 | 118320 |
| 2022 | 12915692 | 1682986 | 22575208 | 1420191 | 682399 | 46872 | 115759 |
| 2021 | 12903130 | 1657435 | 22048979 | 1510640 | 723004 | 31071 | 115992 |
| 2020 | 12714842 | 1654525 | 21467205 | 1601185 | 769487 | 20915 | 114630 |
| 2019 | 12548580 | 1653391 | 20958491 | 1677385 | 820728 | 15466 | 111178 |
| 2018 | 12502398 | 1651253 | 20589411 | 1748070 | 877585 | 12386 | 110038 |
| 2017 | 12448883 | 1661390 | 20242133 | 1824233 | 922432 | 10558 | 109420 |
| 2016 | 12395871 | 1662876 | 19964451 | 1903389 | 958561 | 9609 | 109115 |
| 2015 | 12358050 | 1643577 | 19646650 | 2006400 | 986692 | 8661 | 108677 |
| 2014 | 12327193 | 1638347 | 19255298 | 2132373 | 1004163 | 7866 | 107000 |
| 2013 | 12301431 | 1644610 | 18908171 | 2273889 | 1004814 | 6545 | 100991 |
| 2012 | 12302345 | 1640166 | 18545649 | 2447126 | 1001535 | 5397 | 94574 |
| 2011 | 12344431 | 1663845 | 18117180 | 2645134 | 990470 | 5176 | 90659 |
| 2010 | 12410198 | 1720494 | 17631132 | 2863138 | 971122 | 5851 | 92930 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Hampton
Fuel oil has become losing popularity in Hampton. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of residents using number two heating oil fell from 1,510,640 to 1,123,136, a 26% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Hampton County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 91275 |
| 2025-11-10 | 91283 |
| 2025-11-09 | 91289 |
| 2025-11-08 | 91295 |
| 2025-11-07 | 91328 |
| 2025-11-06 | 91339 |
| 2025-11-05 | 91346 |
| 2025-11-04 | 91361 |
| 2025-11-03 | 91375 |
| 2025-11-02 | 91391 |
| 2025-11-01 | 91399 |
| 2025-10-31 | 91399 |
| 2025-10-30 | 91400 |
| 2025-10-29 | 91401 |
| 2025-10-28 | 91411 |
| 2025-10-27 | 91428 |
| 2025-10-26 | 91443 |
| 2025-10-25 | 91458 |
| 2025-10-24 | 91464 |
| 2025-10-23 | 91471 |
| 2025-10-22 | 91507 |
| 2025-10-21 | 91514 |
| 2025-10-20 | 91524 |
| 2025-10-19 | 91531 |
| 2025-10-18 | 91546 |
| 2025-10-17 | 91554 |
| 2025-10-16 | 91561 |
| 2025-10-15 | 91602 |
| 2025-10-14 | 91655 |
| 2025-10-13 | 91662 |
| 2025-10-12 | 91670 |
| 2025-10-11 | 91685 |
| 2025-10-10 | 91692 |
| 2025-10-09 | 91697 |
| 2025-10-08 | 91709 |
| 2025-10-07 | 91745 |
| 2025-10-06 | 91752 |
| 2025-10-05 | 91770 |
| 2025-10-04 | 91773 |
| 2025-10-03 | 91793 |
| 2025-10-02 | 91805 |
| 2025-10-01 | 91815 |
| 2025-09-30 | 91816 |
| 2025-09-29 | 91818 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Hampton
Between 2021 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 1,657,435 to 1,915,485, a 16% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 12,903,130 to 15,988,660, a 24% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Hampton
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are less popular in Hampton. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity dropped from 22,048,979 to 21,899,762, a 1% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Hampton
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. 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, 23,284 homes in Hampton are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 25% drop from 2021, when 31,071 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Hampton County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Hampton County homeowners purchased a total of 312,260 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Hampton’s overall number two heating oil consumption fluctuates from year to year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of fuel oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Hampton was 37°F, which was 2.2°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Hampton County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 30.4° F |
Hampton County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Hampton families heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Hampton plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Hampton. Full service companies such as or offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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 referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. A few of the 2 Hampton cash heating oil companies serving Hampton include Bogue Oil and Miller's Energy.
Hampton Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Hampton: 5 companies . Average Number of Hampton Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 517
Hampton Heating Oil Delivery Overview
289,829 families in Hampton heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hampton temperatures drop as low as 37° F each winter. 2% of Hampton families rely on oil delivery each winter.
0.86% of Hampton County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Hampton County Households | Hampton County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 685,617 | 5,868 |
9 Hampton Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 78,461,879.395 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Hampton homes the last heating season, the Hampton community depends on its 9 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. 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 Hampton, two of the closest terminals are Motiva in Fairfax, VA and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Hampton and the surrounding vicinity.
