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Oil Prices in Fredericksburg, VA

Updated Today at 08:32 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Quarles Petroleum Inc And Subsidiaries	Call for price	No	No
Robert B Payne Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Fredericksburg, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Fredericksburg, VA

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Fredericksburg, used by 35,441 or 53.23% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Fredericksburg homeowners is natural gas, used by 26,496 homes (39.80%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (2,413), heating oil (1,446), no fuel (540), and other fuels (669).

Fredericksburg Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Fredericksburg Households	% of Households
Electricity	35,441	53.2%
Natural Gas	26,496	39.8%
Propane	2,413	3.6%
Heating Oil	1,446	2.2%
No Fuel	540	0.8%
Wood	476	0.7%
Other Fuels	120	0.2%
Solar	73	0.1%

Electricity (53.2%)

Natural gas (39.8%)

Propane (3.6%)

Heating oil (2.2%)

No fuel (0.8%)

Wood (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Fredericksburg

Heating oil has become less popular in Fredericksburg. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,610 to 1,446, a 10.19% drop.

Fredericksburg Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,438
2012	2,088
2013	1,985
2014	1,944
2015	1,868
2016	1,653
2017	1,633
2018	1,610
2019	1,522
2020	1,425
2021	1,408
2022	1,446

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Fredericksburg

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2,676 to 2,413.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 23,410 to 26,496.

Electricity use for home heating in Fredericksburg

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Fredericksburg. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 30,873 to 35,441, a 14.80% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Fredericksburg

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, 73 homes in Fredericksburg are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 265.00% increase from 2018, when only 20 homes had installed active solar heating.

Fredericksburg, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Fredericksburg homeowners purchased a total of 873,362 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Fredericksburg ranks 13^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Fredericksburg ranks 955^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Fredericksburg’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 Fredericksburg, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Fredericksburg Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.4° F
2023 - 2024	42.6° F

Fredericksburg Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Fredericksburg homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Fredericksburg 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Fredericksburg. Full service companies such as Robert B Payne Inc 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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg include Quarles Petroleum Inc And Subsidiaries and undefined.

Fredericksburg Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Fredericksburg: 2 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Fredericksburg: 18 miles

Average Number Of Fredericksburg Homes Served Per Company: 723 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Fredericksburg Oil Company: 436,681 gallons per year

Fredericksburg, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,446 households in Fredericksburg, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Fredericksburg, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Fredericksburg, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Fredericksburg, VA Households	Fredericksburg, VA Heating Oil Households
66,576	1,446

2 Fredericksburg, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 873,362 gallons of heating oil delivered to Fredericksburg, VA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Fredericksburg, VA community relies on its 2 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 Fredericksburg, VA, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Fredericksburg, VA.

Fredericksburg 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.