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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In New Castle, DE

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Hillside Oil Company $4.15
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New Castle Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For New Castle households heating with heating oil, selecting which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve New Castle can drastically impact the cost of home heating.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are 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 New Castle. Full service companies such as or offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.

Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 New Castle cash heating oil companies serving New Castle include Shellhorn & Hill Inc and Roman Discount Oil.

New Castle Oil Company By The Numbers: Heating oil Companies Serving New Castle: 11 companies .
Average Number of New Castle Homes Served per Heating Oil company : 192

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Cheapest New Castle Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$4.15 per gallon/galFeb 3, 2026, 1:15 PM
150 gallonsgals$4.15 per gallon/galFeb 3, 2026, 1:15 PM
200 gallonsgals$4.15 per gallon/galFeb 3, 2026, 1:15 PM
250 gallonsgals$4.15 per gallon/galFeb 3, 2026, 1:15 PM

Cheapest New Castle Heating Oil Price Trends

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Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.100
1 Month Trend+$0.650

Cheapest New Castle Heating Oil Price History

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DatePrice
02/03/2026 $4.150
02/02/2026 $4.150
02/01/2026 $4.100
01/31/2026 $4.100
01/30/2026 $4.100
01/29/2026 $4.100
01/28/2026 $4.050
01/27/2026 $3.950
01/26/2026 $3.750
01/25/2026 $3.650
01/24/2026 $3.650
01/23/2026 $3.650
01/22/2026 $3.700
01/21/2026 $3.600
01/20/2026 $3.500
01/19/2026 $3.500
01/18/2026 $3.500
01/17/2026 $3.500
01/16/2026 $3.500
01/15/2026 $3.550
01/14/2026 $3.500
01/13/2026 $3.500
01/12/2026 $3.500
01/11/2026 $3.500
01/10/2026 $3.500
01/09/2026 $3.500
01/08/2026 $3.500
01/07/2026 $3.500
01/06/2026 $3.500
01/05/2026 $3.500
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: New Castle Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homes have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in New Castle, used by 12,841 or 54% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for New Castle families is Electricity, used by 8,019 homes (34%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (9%), Other (1%), Propane (1%), and Solar (0.3%).

New Castle Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)

YearNatural GasPropaneElectricityOilWoodSolarOther
202512,8412958,0192,110416643
202412,8982737,6072,182396741
202312,8922487,3692,201386636
202213,1752636,8272,3765612135
202113,2632516,4492,347538230
202013,0502566,1582,14636718
201912,8422626,2021,929339313
201812,6192886,2742,214285232
201712,4272856,0972,38314076
201612,0532996,4242,66532090
201511,9983015,9402,803280133
201411,6833115,7743,102290148
201311,6524145,5603,227570118
201211,5284505,3933,686670112
201111,4365575,4333,71355095

Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in New Castle

Number two heating oil has become less popular in New Castle. In the 7 years since 2018, the number of households using fuel oil dipped from 2,214 to 2,110, a 5% drop.

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in New Castle

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 288 to 295, a 2% change. Comparing 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 12,619 to 12,841, a 2% change.

Electricity use for home heating in New Castle

Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in New Castle. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 6,274 to 8,019, a 28% change.

Adoption of solar home heating systems in New Castle

Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. As it stands today, 66 homes in New Castle are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 27% gain from 2018, when 52 homes used active solar heating.

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New Castle Heating Oil Delivery Overview

2,110 households in New Castle heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when New Castle temperatures drop as low as 29.1° F each winter. 9% of New Castle residences rely on fuel oil delivery each winter.

9% of New Castle, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

New Castle, DE HouseholdsNew Castle, DE Heating Oil Households
23,6762,110

11 New Castle Number Two Heating Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On

With 15,453,978.435 gallons of fuel oil delivered to New Castle homeowners during this past winter, the New Castle community looks to its 11 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of New Castle, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout New Castle and the surrounding region.

New Castle Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in New Castle?

The best price of home heating oil in New Castle today is $4.15 per gallon. The price of heating oil in New Castle ranges from a low of $4.15 to a high of $4.15. The average heating oil price in Delaware state is $3.93.

Is the price of heating oil in New Castle rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in New Castle has risen by $0.200 over the last 7 days.

What is the average price of home heating oil in New Castle?

The average price of home heating oil in New Castle is $3.93 per gallon.

How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in New Castle?

150 gallons of heating oil costs $590.01 in New Castle.

What is the price of home heating oil today in New Castle?

Today in New Castle, the price of home heating oil is $4.15 per gallon, which amounts to $622.50 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in New Castle?

The current price of heating oil in New Castle ranges from $4.15 to $4.15 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.93 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in New Castle?

Heating oil prices in New Castle rose $0.200 over the last week because home heating oil demand in Baltimore is rising, but fuel inventories in local heating oil terminals is falling. (Updated January 27th, 2026).

How much is home heating oil right now in New Castle?

The current price of home heating oil in New Castle ranges from $4.15 to $4.15 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in New Castle?

Heating oil prices have gone up in New Castle by $0.20 per gallon over the past 2 days, which amounts to a $30.00 for a 150-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in New Castle?

As of today, February 3rd, 2026, the price of oil is $4.15 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $4.15 to $4.15 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in New Castle?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in New Castle ranges from $4.15 to $4.15 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in New Castle?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in New Castle. Over the past year, New Castle heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.01 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.93, and $0.79 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $4.15. 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.

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