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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 7 Middletown Suppliers

Oil Prices in Middletown, DE

Updated Today at 09:06 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Hillside Oil Co Inc $3.55 Yes Yes
Awe Oil Company Call for price No No
Cochran Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Rausch Fuel Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Boulden Brothers Call for price No No
Burns & McBride Call for price No No
Barkley Heating & Air LLC Call for price No No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Middletown, DE

Middletown, DE Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.55 --
150$3.55 --
200$3.55 --
250$3.55 --

Middletown Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/18/2024$3.550
11/17/2024$3.550
11/16/2024$3.550
11/15/2024$3.550
11/14/2024$3.550
11/13/2024$3.550
11/12/2024$3.550
11/11/2024$3.600
11/10/2024$3.650
11/09/2024$3.650
11/08/2024$3.600
11/07/2024$3.600
11/06/2024$3.600
11/05/2024$3.600
11/04/2024$3.600
11/03/2024$3.600
11/02/2024$3.600
11/01/2024$3.600
10/31/2024$3.600
10/30/2024$3.500
10/29/2024$3.600
10/28/2024$3.600
10/27/2024$3.600
10/26/2024$3.600
10/25/2024$3.600
10/24/2024$3.600
10/23/2024$3.600
10/22/2024$3.550
10/21/2024$3.550
10/20/2024$3.550

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Middletown Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Middletown, used by 13,211 or 73.71% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Middletown homeowners is electricity, used by 3,266 homes (18.22%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,130), propane (439), no fuel (28), and other fuels (19).

Middletown Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelMiddletown Households % of Households
Natural Gas13,21173.7%
Electricity3,26618.2%
Heating Oil1,1306.3%
Propane4392.5%
No Fuel280.2%
Wood160.1%
Other Fuels30.0%

Natural gas (73.7%)

Electricity (18.2%)

Heating oil (6.3%)

Propane (2.5%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Wood (0.1%)

Other fuels (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Middletown

Heating oil has become more popular in Middletown. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,103 to 1,130, a 2.45% lift.

Middletown Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,248
20121,291
20131,207
20141,429
20151,331
20161,103
20171,061
20181,004
2019894
2020807
2021955
20221,130

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Middletown

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 842 to 439.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 8,168 to 13,211.

Electricity use for home heating in Middletown

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Middletown. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,968 to 3,266, a 65.96% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Middletown

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.

Homeowners in Middletown have not yet adopted solar heating.

Middletown Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Middletown homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Middletown 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Middletown. 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 Middletown 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 Middletown include Cochran Oil Co Inc and Rausch Fuel Oil Company Inc.

Middletown Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Middletown: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Middletown: 18 miles

Average Number Of Middletown Homes Served Per Company: 161 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Middletown Oil Company: 65,308 gallons per year

Middletown, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,130 households in Middletown, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Middletown, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

6% of Middletown, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Middletown, DE HouseholdsMiddletown, DE Heating Oil Households
17,9221,130

7 Middletown, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 457,158 gallons of heating oil delivered to Middletown, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Middletown, DE community relies on its 7 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 Middletown, DE, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Middletown, DE.

Middletown Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Middletown, DE rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Middletown, DE has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.06 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Middletown, DE?

Today in Middletown, DE, the price of home heating oil is $3.55 per gallon, which amounts to $355.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is heating oil going up or down in Middletown, DE?

Heating oil prices have down in Middletown, DE by $0.06 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $6.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Middletown, DE?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Middletown, DE. Over the past year, Middletown, DE heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.07 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.52 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.55, and $2.52 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.55. 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.

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