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Virginia Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Virginia homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 24 heating oil companies that serve Virginia 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Virginia. 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 Virginia 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 Virginia include undefined and undefined.
Virginia Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Virginia: 24 companies
Average Number Of Virginia Homes Served Per Company: 5,412 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Virginia Oil Company: 3,269,244 gallons per year
Virginia Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Virginia homeowners purchased a total of 20 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Virginia’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Virginia, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Virginia Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 42.3° F |
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Cheapest Virginia Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.05 per gallon/gal | Jul 2, 2025, 6:43 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.05 per gallon/gal | Jul 2, 2025, 6:43 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.05 per gallon/gal | Jul 2, 2025, 6:43 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.05 per gallon/gal | Jul 2, 2025, 6:43 AM |
Virginia Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.150 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.250 |
Virginia Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 | $3.049 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.049 |
| 05/23/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/22/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/21/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/20/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/19/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/16/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/15/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/14/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/13/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/12/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/09/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/08/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/07/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/06/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/05/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/02/2025 | $3.299 |
| 05/01/2025 | $3.299 |
| 04/30/2025 | $3.299 |
| 04/29/2025 | $3.299 |
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Today's Virginia Oil Prices By City
Updated Today at 06:44 AM
| Newport News Heating Oil Prices from $3.05 per gallon/gal |
| Hampton Heating Oil Prices from $3.05 per gallon/gal |
| Yorktown Heating Oil Prices from $3.05 per gallon/gal |
| Poquoson Heating Oil Prices from $3.05 per gallon/gal |
| Fort Eustis Heating Oil Prices from $3.05 per gallon/gal |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Virginia Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Virginia, used by 729,818 or 56.56% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Virginia homeowners is natural gas, used by 482,135 homes (37.37%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (32,375), propane (30,950), no fuel (11,716), and other fuels (3,887).
Virginia Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Virginia Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 729,818 | 56.6% |
| Natural Gas | 482,135 | 37.4% |
| Heating Oil | 32,375 | 2.5% |
| Propane | 30,950 | 2.4% |
| No Fuel | 11,716 | 0.9% |
| Wood | 7,995 | 0.6% |
| Other Fuels | 3,887 | 0.3% |
| Solar | 883 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 471 | 0.0% |
Electricity (56.6%)
Natural gas (37.4%)
Heating oil (2.5%)
Propane (2.4%)
No fuel (0.9%)
Wood (0.6%)
Other fuels (0.3%)
Solar (0.1%)
Coal (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Virginia
Heating oil has become less popular in Virginia. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 35,272 to 32,375, a 8.21% drop.
Virginia Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 65,440 |
| 2012 | 60,145 |
| 2013 | 54,943 |
| 2014 | 50,866 |
| 2015 | 47,395 |
| 2016 | 43,436 |
| 2017 | 41,574 |
| 2018 | 39,490 |
| 2019 | 37,096 |
| 2020 | 35,272 |
| 2021 | 33,331 |
| 2022 | 32,375 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Virginia
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 25,921 to 30,950.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 453,118 to 482,135.
Electricity use for home heating in Virginia
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Virginia. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 665,893 to 729,818, a 9.60% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Virginia
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, 883 homes in Virginia are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 108.25% increase from 2020, when only 424 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Virginia Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 129,907 households in Virginia heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Virginia temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
3% of Virginia Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Virginia Households | Virginia Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 3.3M | 129,907 |
24 Virginia Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 78 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Virginia homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Virginia community relies on its 24 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 Virginia, two of the closest terminals are 1st Enrgy in Richmond, VA and Motiva in Fairfax, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Virginia.
Virginia Heating Oil Prices FAQs
How high will oil go in Virginia?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Virginia. Over the past year, Virginia heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.90 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.05, and $1.90 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.05. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Virginia?
The best price of home heating oil in Virginia today is $3.05 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Virginia ranges from a low of $3.05 to a high of $3.05. The average heating oil price in Virginia state is $3.05.
How much is oil per gallon in Virginia?
As of today, July 2nd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.05 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.05 to $3.05 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Virginia?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Virginia ranges from $3.05 to $3.05 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How much is home heating oil right now in Virginia?
The current price of home heating oil in Virginia ranges from $3.05 to $3.05 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Virginia?
Heating oil prices in Virginia have increased by $0.00 compared to June 25th, 2025, due to rising demand for home heating oil combined with historically low inventories. (Updated July 2nd, 2025).
What is the current price of heating oil in Virginia?
The current price of heating oil in Virginia ranges from $3.05 to $3.05 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.05 per gallon.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Virginia?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $305.00 in Virginia. Prices range from $305.00 to $305.00, depending on the oil company.
Is heating oil going up or down in Virginia?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Virginia by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Virginia?
Today in Virginia, the price of home heating oil is $3.05 per gallon, which amounts to $305.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is the price of heating oil in Virginia rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Virginia has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of 0.00 per gallon.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Virginia?
The average price of home heating oil in Virginia is $3.05 per gallon.
Is heating oil taxable in Virginia?
The state of Virginia exempts home heating oil used for domestic consumption from state sales tax, but certain regions and localities do not offer the same exemption. In those areas, the sales tax rate for domestic consumption of heating oil ranges from 0.7% to 1.7%. Commercial use of heating oil is taxed at the standard sales tax rate of between 5.3% and 7% (depending on location).
