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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 Rehoboth Beach Suppliers

Oil Prices in Rehoboth Beach, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
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
First Class HVAC Call for price No No
George Sherman Corporation and Sherman Heating Oils Call for price No No

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Rehoboth Beach, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rehoboth Beach Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Rehoboth Beach, used by 3,060 or 42.29% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rehoboth Beach homeowners is propane, used by 1,968 homes (27.20%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (1,606), heating oil (508), other fuels (96), and other fuels (59).

Rehoboth Beach Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelRehoboth Beach Households % of Households
Electricity3,06042.3%
Propane1,96827.2%
Natural Gas1,60622.2%
Heating Oil5087.0%
Other Fuels961.3%
Solar370.5%
Wood130.2%
Coal50.1%
No Fuel40.1%

Electricity (42.3%)

Propane (27.2%)

Natural gas (22.2%)

Heating oil (7.0%)

Other fuels (1.3%)

Solar (0.5%)

Wood (0.2%)

Coal (0.1%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rehoboth Beach

Heating oil has become less popular in Rehoboth Beach. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 731 to 508, a 30.51% drop.

Rehoboth Beach Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011731
2012650
2013606
2014619
2015577
2016531
2017501
2018532
2019528
2020836
2021652
2022508

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rehoboth Beach

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,823 to 1,968.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 371 to 1,606.

Electricity use for home heating in Rehoboth Beach

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rehoboth Beach. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,504 to 3,060, a 22.20% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Rehoboth Beach

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, 37 homes in Rehoboth Beach are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Rehoboth Beach, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Rehoboth Beach homeowners purchased a total of 205,519 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Rehoboth Beach ranks 19th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Rehoboth Beach ranks 2752nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Rehoboth Beach’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 Rehoboth Beach, the average outside temperature was 4.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Rehoboth Beach Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202548.2° F
2023 - 202444° F

Rehoboth Beach Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rehoboth Beach homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Rehoboth Beach 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 Rehoboth Beach. 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 Rehoboth Beach 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 Rehoboth Beach include Liberty Propane and Baker Petroleum.

Rehoboth Beach Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rehoboth Beach: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rehoboth Beach: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rehoboth Beach Homes Served Per Company: 84 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rehoboth Beach Oil Company: 34,253 gallons per year

Rehoboth Beach, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 508 households in Rehoboth Beach, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rehoboth Beach, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Rehoboth Beach, DE HouseholdsRehoboth Beach, DE Heating Oil Households
7,235508

6 Rehoboth Beach, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 205,519 gallons of heating oil delivered to Rehoboth Beach, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Rehoboth Beach, DE community relies on its 6 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 Rehoboth Beach, 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 Rehoboth Beach, DE.

Rehoboth Beach 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.

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