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Oil Prices in Delaware, OH
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| McWherter Fuel Depot | Call for price | No | No |
| Smart Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Buckeye Heating Cooling and Plumbing | Call for price | No | No |
Delaware, OH Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Delaware homeowners purchased a total of 217,234 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 101 towns in Ohio, Delaware ranks 68th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Delaware ranks 2657th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Delaware’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 Delaware, the average outside temperature was 2.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Delaware Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.2° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Delaware Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Delaware, used by 15,784 or 72.38% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Delaware homeowners is electricity, used by 4,612 homes (21.15%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (995), heating oil (343), wood (51), and other fuels (33).
Delaware Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Delaware Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 15,784 | 72.4% |
| Electricity | 4,612 | 21.2% |
| Propane | 995 | 4.6% |
| Heating Oil | 343 | 1.6% |
| Wood | 51 | 0.2% |
| Other Fuels | 33 | 0.2% |
| No Fuel | 30 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (72.4%)
Electricity (21.2%)
Propane (4.6%)
Heating oil (1.6%)
Wood (0.2%)
Other fuels (0.2%)
No fuel (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Delaware
Heating oil has become less popular in Delaware. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 377 to 343, a 9.02% drop.
Delaware Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 626 |
| 2012 | 506 |
| 2013 | 465 |
| 2014 | 505 |
| 2015 | 526 |
| 2016 | 424 |
| 2017 | 484 |
| 2018 | 501 |
| 2019 | 447 |
| 2020 | 377 |
| 2021 | 360 |
| 2022 | 343 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Delaware
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,280 to 995.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 14,670 to 15,784.
Electricity use for home heating in Delaware
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Delaware. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 4,630 to 4,612, a 0.39% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Delaware
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 Delaware have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Delaware, OH Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 343 households in Delaware, OH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Delaware, OH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
1% of Delaware, OH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Delaware, OH Households | Delaware, OH Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 21,808 | 343 |
3 Delaware, OH Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 217,233 gallons of heating oil delivered to Delaware, OH homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Delaware, OH community relies on its 3 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 Delaware, OH, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Linden, NJ and Citgo in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Delaware, OH.
Delaware 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.
