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Oil Prices in Glen Allen, VA

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume 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

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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Glen Allen Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Glen Allen, used by 14,117 or 48.06% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Glen Allen homeowners is natural gas, used by 14,055 homes (47.85%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (602), heating oil (386), no fuel (245), and other fuels (192).

Glen Allen Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelGlen Allen Households % of Households
Electricity14,11748.1%
Natural Gas14,05547.9%
Propane6022.0%
Heating Oil3861.3%
No Fuel2450.8%
Wood870.3%
Other Fuels620.2%
Solar430.2%

Electricity (48.1%)

Natural gas (47.9%)

Propane (2.0%)

Heating oil (1.3%)

No fuel (0.8%)

Wood (0.3%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Glen Allen

Heating oil has become less popular in Glen Allen. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 542 to 386, a 28.78% drop.

Glen Allen Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011967
2012872
2013647
2014545
2015542
2016383
2017357
2018394
2019357
2020346
2021365
2022386

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Glen Allen

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 399 to 602.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 11,131 to 14,055.

Electricity use for home heating in Glen Allen

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Glen Allen. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 12,633 to 14,117, a 11.75% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Glen Allen

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, 43 homes in Glen Allen are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Glen Allen, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Glen Allen homeowners purchased a total of 233,138 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Glen Allen ranks 72nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Glen Allen ranks 2555th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Glen Allen’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 Glen Allen, the average outside temperature was 3.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Glen Allen Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202548° F
2023 - 202444.3° F

Glen Allen Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Glen Allen homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen. 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 Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen include Southside Fuel and J M Pollard.

Glen Allen Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Glen Allen: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Glen Allen: 18 miles

Average Number Of Glen Allen Homes Served Per Company: 77 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Glen Allen Oil Company: 46,627 gallons per year

Glen Allen, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 386 households in Glen Allen, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Glen Allen, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Glen Allen, VA HouseholdsGlen Allen, VA Heating Oil Households
29,371386

5 Glen Allen, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 233,138 gallons of heating oil delivered to Glen Allen, VA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Glen Allen, 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 Glen Allen, 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 Glen Allen, VA.

Glen Allen 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.

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