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Oil Prices in Chester, VA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 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

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Chester, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Chester, VA

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Chester, used by 12,947 or 65.51% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chester homeowners is natural gas, used by 5,293 homes (26.78%). The remaining homes are heated with no fuel (1,050), propane (644), heating oil (340), and other fuels (160).

Chester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Chester Households	% of Households
Electricity	12,947	65.5%
Natural Gas	5,293	26.8%
No Fuel	1,050	5.3%
Propane	644	3.3%
Heating Oil	340	1.7%
Wood	134	0.7%
Other Fuels	26	0.1%

Electricity (65.5%)

Natural gas (26.8%)

No fuel (5.3%)

Propane (3.3%)

Heating oil (1.7%)

Wood (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chester

Heating oil has become less popular in Chester. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 580 to 340, a 41.38% drop.

Chester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	725
2012	631
2013	597
2014	729
2015	615
2016	603
2017	580
2018	553
2019	359
2020	344
2021	342
2022	340

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chester

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 436 to 644.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,158 to 5,293.

Electricity use for home heating in Chester

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Chester. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 11,727 to 12,947, a 10.40% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Chester

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 Chester have not yet adopted solar heating.

Chester, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Chester homeowners purchased a total of 205,355 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Chester ranks 84^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chester ranks 2753^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Chester’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 Chester, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Chester Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	49.1° F
2023 - 2024	45.3° F

Chester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Chester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Chester 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 Chester. 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 Chester 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 Chester include Southside Fuel and Kellehers Heating Oil.

Chester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Chester: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Chester: 18 miles

Average Number Of Chester Homes Served Per Company: 85 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Chester Oil Company: 51,338 gallons per year

Chester, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 340 households in Chester, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chester, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

1% of Chester, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Chester, VA Households	Chester, VA Heating Oil Households
19,763	340

4 Chester, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 205,354 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chester, VA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Chester, VA community relies on its 4 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 Chester, VA, two of the closest terminals are Kinder-m2 in Richmond, VA and 1st Enrgy in Richmond, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Chester, VA.

Chester 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.