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Oil Prices in Delaware City, DE
Updated on June 30, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Oil Company | $3.60 | Yes | Yes |
| Shellhorn and Hill | Call for price | No | No |
| Awe Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Cochran Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Rausch Fuel Oil Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Roman Discount Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Lincoln Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Quality Heating and Air Conditioning | Call for price | No | No |
| Boulden Brothers | Call for price | No | No |
| Burns and McBride | Call for price | No | No |
| Fletcher Plumbing and Heating and AC | Call for price | No | No |
Delaware City Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Delaware City homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Delaware City 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 Delaware City. 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 Delaware City 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 Delaware City include Shellhorn & Hill Inc and Roman Discount Oil.
Delaware City Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Delaware City: 11 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Delaware City: 18 miles
Average Number Of Delaware City Homes Served Per Company: 14 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Delaware City Oil Company: 5,847 gallons per year
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Delaware City Heating Oil Price History
Updated on June 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.900 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.900 |
| 06/22/2025 | $3.900 |
| 06/21/2025 | $3.900 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.900 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.800 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.700 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.650 |
| 06/15/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/14/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.600 |
| 06/12/2025 | $3.500 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/08/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/07/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.450 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.400 |
| 06/01/2025 | $3.400 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Delaware City Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Delaware City, used by 322 or 45.74% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Delaware City homeowners is electricity, used by 264 homes (37.50%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (159), other fuels (12), propane (5).
Delaware City Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Delaware City Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 322 | 45.7% |
| Electricity | 264 | 37.5% |
| Heating Oil | 159 | 22.6% |
| Other Fuels | 12 | 1.7% |
| Propane | 5 | 0.7% |
Natural gas (45.7%)
Electricity (37.5%)
Heating oil (22.6%)
Other fuels (1.7%)
Propane (0.7%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Delaware City
Heating oil has become less popular in Delaware City. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 308 to 159, a 48.38% drop.
Delaware City Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 237 |
| 2012 | 253 |
| 2013 | 308 |
| 2014 | 253 |
| 2015 | 217 |
| 2016 | 228 |
| 2017 | 215 |
| 2018 | 183 |
| 2019 | 192 |
| 2020 | 203 |
| 2021 | 180 |
| 2022 | 159 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Delaware City
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 39 to 5.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 257 to 322.
Electricity use for home heating in Delaware City
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Delaware City. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 122 to 264, a 116.39% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Delaware City
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 Delaware City have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Delaware City, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 159 households in Delaware City, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Delaware City, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
22% of Delaware City, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Delaware City, DE Households | Delaware City, DE Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 704 | 159 |
11 Delaware City, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 64,325 gallons of heating oil delivered to Delaware City, DE homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Delaware City, DE community relies on its 11 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 Delaware City, DE, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Delaware City, DE.
Delaware City Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Delaware City, DE rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Delaware City, DE has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.24 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Delaware City, DE?
Today in Delaware City, DE, the price of home heating oil is $3.60 per gallon, which amounts to $360.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is heating oil going up or down in Delaware City, DE?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Delaware City, DE by $0.24 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $24.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How high will oil go in Delaware City, DE?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Delaware City, DE. Over the past year, Delaware City, DE heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.07 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.47 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.60, and $2.47 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.60. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.
