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Oil Prices in Middletown, DE
Updated Today at 11:00 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rausch Fuel Oil Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Hillside Oil Co Inc | $3.90 | Yes | Yes |
| Awe Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Cochran Oil Co 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 |
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 Trends
Last year, Middletown homeowners purchased a total of 457,158 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Middletown ranks 8th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Middletown ranks 1642nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Middletown’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 Middletown, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Middletown Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.8° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Middletown, DE Oil Price Per Gallon
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Middletown Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/20/2025 | $3.900 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.650 |
| 06/15/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/14/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/12/2025 | $3.500 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/08/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/07/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.450 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/01/2025 | $3.400 |
| 05/31/2025 | $3.400 |
| 05/30/2025 | $3.400 |
| 05/29/2025 | $3.400 |
| 05/28/2025 | $3.400 |
| 05/27/2025 | $3.450 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.450 |
| 05/25/2025 | $3.450 |
| 05/24/2025 | $3.450 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.450 |
| 05/22/2025 | $3.450 |
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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 (3).
Middletown Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Middletown Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 13,211 | 73.7% |
| Electricity | 3,266 | 18.2% |
| Heating Oil | 1,130 | 6.3% |
| Propane | 439 | 2.5% |
| No Fuel | 28 | 0.2% |
| Wood | 16 | 0.1% |
| Other Fuels | 3 | 0.0% |
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 less popular in Middletown. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,331 to 1,130, a 15.10% drop.
Middletown Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,248 |
| 2012 | 1,291 |
| 2013 | 1,207 |
| 2014 | 1,429 |
| 2015 | 1,331 |
| 2016 | 1,103 |
| 2017 | 1,061 |
| 2018 | 1,004 |
| 2019 | 894 |
| 2020 | 807 |
| 2021 | 955 |
| 2022 | 1,130 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Middletown
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 881 to 439.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 7,657 to 13,211.
Electricity use for home heating in Middletown
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Middletown. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,002 to 3,266, a 63.14% 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.
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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 Households | Middletown, DE Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 17,922 | 1,130 |
7 Middletown, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 457,158 gallons of heating oil delivered to Middletown, DE homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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 rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.46 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 $3.90 per gallon, which amounts to $390.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Middletown, DE?
Heating oil prices in Middletown, DE have not changed in the last 24 hours.
Is heating oil going up or down in Middletown, DE?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Middletown, DE by $0.46 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $46.00 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 $2.17 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.90, and $2.17 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.90. 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.
