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Oil Prices in Millsboro, DE
Updated on July 4, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class HVAC | 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 |
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 Trends
Last year, Millsboro homeowners purchased a total of 417,916 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Millsboro ranks 9th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Millsboro ranks 1745th 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 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Millsboro Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 41.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 43.4° F |
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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 (204).
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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,633 to 1,033, a 36.74% 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 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 4,232 to 3,915.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 969 to 3,120.
Electricity use for home heating in Millsboro
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Millsboro. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,701 to 6,271, a 69.44% 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 Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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 2024, 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.
