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Oil Prices in Delaware, OH

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

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 & Plumbing	Call for price	No	No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Delaware, OH

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 (63).

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.

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 68^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Delaware ranks 2657^th 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 4.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Delaware Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	41.9° F
2023 - 2024	37.2° F

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 2023, 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.