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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 Dagsboro Suppliers

Oil Prices in Dagsboro, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Bob Willey & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Wilson Baker Inc	Call for price	No	No
Liberty Propane	Call for price	No	No
First Class HVAC	Call for price	No	No
PepUp	Call for price	No	No
George Sherman Corporation and Sherman Heating Oils	Call for price	No	No

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Dagsboro, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Dagsboro, DE

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Dagsboro, used by 1,819 or 54.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dagsboro homeowners is propane, used by 1,080 homes (32.52%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (211), natural gas (164), wood (58), and other fuels (57).

Dagsboro Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Dagsboro Households	% of Households
Electricity	1,819	54.8%
Propane	1,080	32.5%
Heating Oil	211	6.4%
Natural Gas	164	4.9%
Wood	58	1.8%
No Fuel	44	1.3%
Solar	9	0.3%
Other Fuels	4	0.1%

Electricity (54.8%)

Propane (32.5%)

Heating oil (6.4%)

Natural gas (4.9%)

Wood (1.8%)

No fuel (1.3%)

Solar (0.3%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dagsboro

Heating oil has become less popular in Dagsboro. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 320 to 211, a 34.06% drop.

Dagsboro Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	375
2012	286
2013	286
2014	275
2015	271
2016	259
2017	340
2018	320
2019	263
2020	358
2021	275
2022	211

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dagsboro

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 610 to 1,080.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 174 to 164.

Electricity use for home heating in Dagsboro

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dagsboro. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,551 to 1,819, a 17.28% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Dagsboro

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, 9 homes in Dagsboro are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2018, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Dagsboro, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Dagsboro homeowners purchased a total of 85,363 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Dagsboro ranks 30^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Dagsboro ranks 4167^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Dagsboro’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 Dagsboro, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Dagsboro Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	47.4° F
2023 - 2024	43.4° F

Dagsboro Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dagsboro homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Dagsboro 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 Dagsboro. 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 Dagsboro 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 Dagsboro include Liberty Propane and George Sherman Corporation and Sherman Heating Oils.

Dagsboro Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dagsboro: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dagsboro: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dagsboro Homes Served Per Company: 35 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dagsboro Oil Company: 14,227 gallons per year

Dagsboro, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 211 households in Dagsboro, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dagsboro, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

6% of Dagsboro, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dagsboro, DE Households	Dagsboro, DE Heating Oil Households
3,321	211

6 Dagsboro, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 85,363 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dagsboro, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dagsboro, DE community relies on its 6 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 Dagsboro, DE, 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 Dagsboro, DE.

Dagsboro 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.