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Oil Prices in Millsboro, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
First Class HVAC	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

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Millsboro, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Millsboro, used by 6,271 or 43.14% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Millsboro homeowners is propane, used by 3,915 homes (26.93%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (3,120), heating oil (1,033), other fuels (204), and other fuels (166).

Millsboro Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Millsboro Households	% of Households
Electricity	6,271	43.1%
Propane	3,915	26.9%
Natural Gas	3,120	21.5%
Heating Oil	1,033	7.1%
Other Fuels	204	1.4%
No Fuel	123	0.9%
Solar	33	0.2%
Wood	10	0.1%

Electricity (43.1%)

Propane (26.9%)

Natural gas (21.5%)

Heating oil (7.1%)

Other fuels (1.4%)

No fuel (0.9%)

Solar (0.2%)

Wood (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Millsboro

Heating oil has become less popular in Millsboro. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,038 to 1,033, a 0.48% drop.

Millsboro Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,832
2012	1,633
2013	1,412
2014	1,414
2015	1,158
2016	1,101
2017	1,038
2018	1,149
2019	1,078
2020	968
2021	1,000
2022	1,033

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Millsboro

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 4,458 to 3,915.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,292 to 3,120.

Electricity use for home heating in Millsboro

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Millsboro. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 4,616 to 6,271, a 35.85% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Millsboro

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.

Currently, 33 homes in Millsboro are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 22.22% increase from 2017, when only 27 homes had installed active solar heating.

Millsboro, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Millsboro homeowners purchased a total of 417,916 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Millsboro ranks 9^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Millsboro ranks 1745^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Millsboro’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 Millsboro, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Millsboro Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	47.4° F
2023 - 2024	43.4° F

Millsboro Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Millsboro homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Millsboro 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 Millsboro. 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 Millsboro 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 Millsboro include Liberty Propane and Baker Petroleum.

Millsboro Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Millsboro: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Millsboro: 18 miles

Average Number Of Millsboro Homes Served Per Company: 147 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Millsboro Oil Company: 59,702 gallons per year

Millsboro, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,033 households in Millsboro, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Millsboro, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

7% of Millsboro, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Millsboro, DE Households	Millsboro, DE Heating Oil Households
14,538	1,033

7 Millsboro, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 417,915 gallons of heating oil delivered to Millsboro, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Millsboro, DE community relies on its 7 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 Millsboro, 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 Millsboro, DE.

Millsboro 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.