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Oil Prices in Milford, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
JC Eisenbrey & Son	Call for price	No	No
PepUp Inc	Call for price	No	No
Bob Willey & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Baker Petroleum	Call for price	No	No
Kent Oil & Propane Co	Call for price	No	No

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Milford, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Milford, used by 3,973 or 47.38% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Milford homeowners is natural gas, used by 1,698 homes (20.25%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,427), propane (1,214), other fuels (33), and other fuels (64).

Milford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Milford Households	% of Households
Electricity	3,973	47.4%
Natural Gas	1,698	20.3%
Heating Oil	1,427	17.0%
Propane	1,214	14.5%
Other Fuels	33	0.4%
Wood	32	0.4%
No Fuel	29	0.3%
Coal	3	0.0%

Electricity (47.4%)

Natural gas (20.3%)

Heating oil (17.0%)

Propane (14.5%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

Wood (0.4%)

No fuel (0.3%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Milford

Heating oil has become less popular in Milford. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,097 to 1,427, a 31.95% drop.

Milford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,042
2012	2,074
2013	2,139
2014	2,143
2015	2,076
2016	2,185
2017	2,097
2018	2,086
2019	1,799
2020	1,610
2021	1,516
2022	1,427

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Milford

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,299 to 1,214.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,027 to 1,698.

Electricity use for home heating in Milford

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Milford. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,417 to 3,973, a 16.27% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Milford

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 Milford have not yet adopted solar heating.

Milford, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Milford homeowners purchased a total of 577,314 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Milford ranks 5^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Milford ranks 1357^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Milford’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 Milford, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Milford Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.8° F
2023 - 2024	42.8° F

Milford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Milford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Milford 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 Milford. 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 Milford 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 Milford include JC Eisenbrey & Son and Baker Petroleum.

Milford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Milford: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Milford: 18 miles

Average Number Of Milford Homes Served Per Company: 285 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Milford Oil Company: 115,462 gallons per year

Milford, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,427 households in Milford, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Milford, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

17% of Milford, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Milford, DE Households	Milford, DE Heating Oil Households
8,385	1,427

5 Milford, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 577,314 gallons of heating oil delivered to Milford, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Milford, DE community relies on its 5 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 Milford, 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 Milford, DE.

Milford 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.