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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 8 Lincoln Suppliers

Oil Prices in Lincoln, DE

Updated Today at 04:33 PM

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

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Lincoln, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Lincoln, used by 1,708 or 63.95% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lincoln homeowners is propane, used by 588 homes (22.01%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (482), wood (27), no fuel (18).

Lincoln Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Lincoln Households	% of Households
Electricity	1,708	64.0%
Propane	588	22.0%
Heating Oil	482	18.1%
Wood	27	1.0%
No Fuel	18	0.7%

Electricity (64.0%)

Propane (22.0%)

Heating oil (18.1%)

Wood (1.0%)

No fuel (0.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lincoln

Heating oil has become less popular in Lincoln. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 539 to 482, a 10.58% drop.

Lincoln Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	483
2012	539
2013	474
2014	468
2015	548
2016	500
2017	434
2018	392
2019	448
2020	238
2021	339
2022	482

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lincoln

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 693 to 588.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Lincoln.

Electricity use for home heating in Lincoln

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lincoln. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 945 to 1,708, a 80.74% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Lincoln

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 Lincoln have not yet adopted solar heating.

Lincoln Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Lincoln homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Lincoln 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 Lincoln. 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln include JC Eisenbrey & Son and Liberty Propane.

Lincoln Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Lincoln: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Lincoln: 18 miles

Average Number Of Lincoln Homes Served Per Company: 60 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Lincoln Oil Company: 24,375 gallons per year

Lincoln, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 482 households in Lincoln, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lincoln, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

18% of Lincoln, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Lincoln, DE Households	Lincoln, DE Heating Oil Households
2,671	482

8 Lincoln, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 195,000 gallons of heating oil delivered to Lincoln, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Lincoln, DE community relies on its 8 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, DE.

Lincoln 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.