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Oil Prices in Frankford, DE

Updated on December 30, 2024 at 10:27 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Wilson Baker Inc	Call for price	No	No
Liberty Propane	Call for price	No	No
First Class HVAC	Call for price	No	No

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Frankford, used by 2,213 or 56.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Frankford homeowners is propane, used by 1,068 homes (27.45%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (311), wood (127), no fuel (120), and other fuels (104).

Frankford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Frankford Households	% of Households
Electricity	2,213	56.9%
Propane	1,068	27.4%
Heating Oil	311	8.0%
Wood	127	3.3%
No Fuel	120	3.1%
Natural Gas	65	1.7%
Other Fuels	33	0.9%
Solar	6	0.2%

Electricity (56.9%)

Propane (27.4%)

Heating oil (8.0%)

Wood (3.3%)

No fuel (3.1%)

Natural gas (1.7%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Frankford

Heating oil has become less popular in Frankford. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 390 to 311, a 20.26% drop.

Frankford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	430
2012	390
2013	414
2014	313
2015	241
2016	185
2017	153
2018	166
2019	169
2020	176
2021	234
2022	311

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Frankford

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 701 to 1,068.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 64 to 65.

Electricity use for home heating in Frankford

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Frankford. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,859 to 2,213, a 19.04% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Frankford

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, 6 homes in Frankford are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 45.45% decrease from 2012, when only 11 homes had installed active solar heating.

Frankford, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Frankford homeowners purchased a total of 125,820 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Frankford ranks 25^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Frankford ranks 3568^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Frankford’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 Frankford, the average outside temperature was 2.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Frankford Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.8° F
2023 - 2024	44.2° F

Frankford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Frankford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Frankford 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 Frankford. 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 Frankford 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 Frankford include Liberty Propane and First Class HVAC.

Frankford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Frankford: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Frankford: 18 miles

Average Number Of Frankford Homes Served Per Company: 103 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Frankford Oil Company: 41,939 gallons per year

Frankford, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 311 households in Frankford, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Frankford, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Frankford, DE Households	Frankford, DE Heating Oil Households
3,891	311

3 Frankford, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 125,819 gallons of heating oil delivered to Frankford, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Frankford, DE community relies on its 3 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 Frankford, 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 Frankford, DE.

Frankford 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.