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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Chesterfield Suppliers

Oil Prices in Chesterfield, 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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Chesterfield, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Chesterfield, used by 13,053 or 67.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chesterfield homeowners is natural gas, used by 5,188 homes (26.64%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (704), heating oil (281), other fuels (136), and other fuels (169).

Chesterfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Chesterfield Households	% of Households
Electricity	13,053	67.0%
Natural Gas	5,188	26.6%
Propane	704	3.6%
Heating Oil	281	1.4%
Other Fuels	136	0.7%
Wood	135	0.7%
No Fuel	34	0.2%

Electricity (67.0%)

Natural gas (26.6%)

Propane (3.6%)

Heating oil (1.4%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

Wood (0.7%)

No fuel (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chesterfield

Heating oil has become less popular in Chesterfield. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 353 to 281, a 20.40% drop.

Chesterfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	353
2012	341
2013	344
2014	368
2015	407
2016	346
2017	325
2018	262
2019	230
2020	359
2021	318
2022	281

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chesterfield

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 528 to 704.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,245 to 5,188.

Electricity use for home heating in Chesterfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Chesterfield. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 11,034 to 13,053, a 18.30% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Chesterfield

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 Chesterfield have not yet adopted solar heating.

Chesterfield, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Chesterfield homeowners purchased a total of 169,720 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Chesterfield ranks 121^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Chesterfield ranks 3072^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Chesterfield Average Winter Temperature

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

Chesterfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

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

Chesterfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Chesterfield: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Chesterfield: 18 miles

Average Number Of Chesterfield Homes Served Per Company: 70 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Chesterfield Oil Company: 42,429 gallons per year

Chesterfield, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 281 households in Chesterfield, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chesterfield, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Chesterfield, VA Households	Chesterfield, VA Heating Oil Households
19,471	281

4 Chesterfield, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 169,719 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chesterfield, VA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, VA.

Chesterfield 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.