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Oil Prices in Lincoln, DE
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PepUp Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Bob Willey and Sons | 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 |
| Sherman Heating Oils | Call for price | No | No |
| JC Eisenbrey and Son | Call for price | No | No |
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 Trends
Last year, Lincoln homeowners purchased a total of 195,000 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Lincoln ranks 22nd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Lincoln ranks 2835th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Lincoln’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 Lincoln, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lincoln Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 42.8° F |
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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 more popular in Lincoln. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 238 to 482, a 102.52% lift.
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 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 525 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 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,386 to 1,708, a 23.23% 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.
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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 2024, 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.
