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Oil Prices in Richmond, VA
Updated Today at 12:15 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Heating & Cooling | Call for price | No | No |
| Southside Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Kellehers Heating Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Massey Wood and West Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| J M Pollard | Call for price | No | No |
Richmond Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Richmond homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Richmond 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Richmond. Full service companies such as Hungerford Heating & Cooling 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 Richmond 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 Richmond include Southside Fuel and J M Pollard.
Richmond Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Richmond: 5 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Richmond: 18 miles
Average Number Of Richmond Homes Served Per Company: 1,613 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Richmond Oil Company: 974,227 gallons per year
Richmond, VA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Richmond homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Richmond ranks 1st for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Richmond ranks 54th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Richmond’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 Richmond, the average outside temperature was 2.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Richmond Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 43.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 45.3° F |
Richmond Heating Oil Price History
Updated on May 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 05/02/2025 | $3.699 |
| 05/01/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/30/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/29/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/27/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/26/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/25/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/12/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/11/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/10/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/09/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/08/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.699 |
| 04/06/2025 | $3.799 |
| 04/05/2025 | $3.799 |
| 04/04/2025 | $3.799 |
| 04/03/2025 | $3.799 |
| 04/02/2025 | $3.799 |
| 04/01/2025 | $3.799 |
| 03/31/2025 | $3.799 |
| 03/30/2025 | $3.799 |
| 03/29/2025 | $3.799 |
| 03/28/2025 | $3.799 |
| 03/27/2025 | $3.799 |
| 03/26/2025 | $3.799 |
| 03/25/2025 | $3.799 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Richmond Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Richmond, used by 110,530 or 62.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Richmond homeowners is natural gas, used by 53,123 homes (30.21%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (8,065), propane (2,195), no fuel (1,797), and other fuels (471).
Richmond Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Richmond Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 110,530 | 62.9% |
| Natural Gas | 53,123 | 30.2% |
| Heating Oil | 8,065 | 4.6% |
| Propane | 2,195 | 1.3% |
| No Fuel | 1,797 | 1.0% |
| Wood | 937 | 0.5% |
| Other Fuels | 471 | 0.3% |
| Solar | 81 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 39 | 0.0% |
Electricity (62.9%)
Natural gas (30.2%)
Heating oil (4.6%)
Propane (1.3%)
No fuel (1.0%)
Wood (0.5%)
Other fuels (0.3%)
Solar (0.1%)
Coal (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Richmond
Heating oil has become less popular in Richmond. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 12,841 to 8,065, a 37.19% drop.
Richmond Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 16,000 |
| 2012 | 14,733 |
| 2013 | 13,531 |
| 2014 | 12,841 |
| 2015 | 11,977 |
| 2016 | 11,012 |
| 2017 | 10,855 |
| 2018 | 10,017 |
| 2019 | 9,351 |
| 2020 | 8,801 |
| 2021 | 8,367 |
| 2022 | 8,065 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Richmond
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,302 to 2,195.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 53,559 to 53,123.
Electricity use for home heating in Richmond
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Richmond. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 79,508 to 110,530, a 39.02% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Richmond
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, 81 homes in Richmond are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 211.54% increase from 2014, when only 26 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Richmond, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 8,065 households in Richmond, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Richmond, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
4% of Richmond, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Richmond, VA Households | Richmond, VA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 175,854 | 8,065 |
5 Richmond, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 5 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Richmond, VA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Richmond, VA community relies on its 5 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 Richmond, VA, two of the closest terminals are 1st Enrgy in Richmond, VA and Kinder-m2 in Richmond, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Richmond, VA.
Richmond Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?
Your price will lock, when you place order.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.
How much oil should I order?
95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.
What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?
Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.
