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404 Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For 404 homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 27 heating oil companies that serve 404 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 404. 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 404 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 404 include Shellhorn & Hill Inc and Roman Discount Oil.
404 Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving 404: 27 companies
Average Number Of 404 Homes Served Per Company: 1,414 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per 404 Oil Company: 572,369 gallons per year
404 Heating Oil Trends
Last year, 404 homeowners purchased a total of 15 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
404’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 404, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
404 Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.9° F |
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Cheapest 404 Oil Price Per Gallon
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404 Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on July 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.05 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.4 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.2 |
404 Heating Oil Price History
Updated on July 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/03/2025 | $3.800 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.900 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.900 |
| 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 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/12/2025 | $3.500 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.450 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/02/2025 | $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 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.450 |
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Today's 404 Oil Prices By City
Updated on July 3, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Wilmington Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Newark Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| New Castle Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Middletown Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Bear Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Hockessin Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Delaware City Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Odessa Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Port Penn Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Rockland Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Saint Georges Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Winterthur Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Montchanin Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Kirkwood Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
| Yorklyn Heating Oil Prices from $3.80 per gallon/gal |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: 404 Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in 404, used by 168,825 or 43.59% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for 404 homeowners is electricity, used by 140,774 homes (36.34%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (37,959), propane (33,614), other fuels (3,010), and other fuels (3,010).
404 Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | 404 Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 168,825 | 43.6% |
| Electricity | 140,774 | 36.3% |
| Heating Oil | 37,959 | 9.8% |
| Propane | 33,614 | 8.7% |
| Other Fuels | 3,010 | 0.8% |
| Wood | 2,597 | 0.7% |
| No Fuel | 2,431 | 0.6% |
| Solar | 998 | 0.3% |
| Coal | 902 | 0.2% |
Natural gas (43.6%)
Electricity (36.3%)
Heating oil (9.8%)
Propane (8.7%)
Other fuels (0.8%)
Wood (0.7%)
No fuel (0.6%)
Solar (0.3%)
Coal (0.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in 404
Heating oil has become less popular in 404. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 53,981 to 37,959, a 29.68% drop.
404 Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 58,018 |
| 2012 | 56,500 |
| 2013 | 53,981 |
| 2014 | 51,450 |
| 2015 | 49,420 |
| 2016 | 46,781 |
| 2017 | 43,950 |
| 2018 | 42,767 |
| 2019 | 41,202 |
| 2020 | 39,828 |
| 2021 | 38,660 |
| 2022 | 37,959 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in 404
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 34,386 to 33,614.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 134,687 to 168,825.
Electricity use for home heating in 404
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in 404. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 101,145 to 140,774, a 39.18% increase.
Solar use for home heating in 404
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, 998 homes in 404 are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 724.79% increase from 2013, when only 121 homes had installed active solar heating.
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404 Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 38,199 households in 404 heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when 404 temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
9% of 404 Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| 404 Households | 404 Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 393,426 | 38,199 |
27 404 Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 15 million gallons of heating oil delivered to 404 homeowners during the winter of 2024, the 404 community relies on its 27 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 404, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Salisbury, MD and Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in 404.
404 Heating Oil Prices FAQs
How high will oil go in Delaware?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Delaware. Over the past year, Delaware heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.14 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.80, and $1.14 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.80. 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.
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Delaware?
The best price of home heating oil in Delaware today is $3.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Delaware ranges from a low of $3.80 to a high of $3.80. The average heating oil price in Delaware state is $3.80.
How much is oil per gallon in Delaware?
As of today, July 3rd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.80 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.80 to $3.80 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Delaware?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Delaware ranges from $3.80 to $3.80 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How much is home heating oil right now in Delaware?
The current price of home heating oil in Delaware ranges from $3.80 to $3.80 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.
What is the current price of heating oil in Delaware?
The current price of heating oil in Delaware ranges from $3.80 to $3.80 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.80 per gallon.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Delaware?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $380.00 in Delaware. Prices range from $380.00 to $380.00, depending on the oil company.
Is heating oil going up or down in Delaware?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Delaware by $0.04 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $4.00 for a 100-gallon order.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Delaware?
Today in Delaware, the price of home heating oil is $3.80 per gallon, which amounts to $380.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is the price of heating oil in Delaware rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Delaware has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.04 per gallon.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Delaware?
The average price of home heating oil in Delaware is $3.80 per gallon.
Is heating oil taxable in Delaware?
Home heating oil is exempt from Delaware's 0.7468% petroleum retailer's tax.
