Hanover County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | $3.899 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.899 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.899 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.899 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.899 |
| 09/10/2025 | $3.699 |
| 09/09/2025 | $3.699 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.699 |
| 09/07/2025 | $3.699 |
| 09/06/2025 | $3.699 |
| 09/05/2025 | $3.699 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Hanover Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Electricity is the most common choice in Hanover, used by 21,899,762 or 52% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Hanover homeowners 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%).
Hanover 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 Hanover
Fuel oil has become less frequently used in Hanover. In the 5 years since 2020, the number of residents using number two heating oil decreased from 1,601,185 to 1,123,136, a 30% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Hanover 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 Hanover
Between 2020 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 1,654,525 to 1,915,485, a 16% change. Comparing 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 12,714,842 to 15,988,660, a 26% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Hanover
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Hanover. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 21,467,205 to 21,899,762, a 2% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Hanover
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, 23,284 homes in Hanover are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 11% gain from 2020, when 20,915 homes utilized active solar heating.
Hanover County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Hanover County homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Hanover’s overall fuel oil use varies from year to year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ heating systems 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 Hanover was 37°F, which was 2.2°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Hanover County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 28.7° F |
Hanover County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Hanover households heating with fuel oil, choosing which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Hanover plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Hanover. Full service companies such as Hungerford Heating & Cooling or Hungerford Heating & Cooling offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic heating 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: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. A few of the 2 Hanover cash heating oil companies serving Hanover include J M Pollard and Kellehers Heating Oil.
Hanover Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Hanover: 5 companies . Average Number of Hanover Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 1729
Hanover Heating Oil Delivery Overview
289,829 houses in Hanover heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hanover temperatures drop as low as 37° F each winter. 2% of Hanover households rely on heating oil delivery each winter.
1.91% of Hanover County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Hanover County Households | Hanover County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 820,960 | 15,689 |
23 Hanover Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 78,461,879.395 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Hanover families last winter, the Hanover community depends on its 23 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Hanover, two of the closest terminals are Motiva in Fairfax, VA and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Hanover and the surrounding area.
