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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Dover, DE

Updated on December 16, 2025 at 01:15 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per Gallon
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Sharp Energy Call for price
Terroco Oil $3.70
Poores Propane and Oil Call for price
Kent Oil and Propane Company Call for price
Barkley Heating and Air Call for price

Dover Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dover families heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Dover plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Dover. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Dover cash heating oil companies serving Dover include Service Energy Llc and Sharp Energy.

Dover Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Heating oil Companies Serving Dover: 6 companies .
Average Number of Dover Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 406

Dover, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Dover homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Dover ranks 3rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Dover ranks 804th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Dover’s overall heating oil consumption fluctuates each year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ heating systems need to burn additional fuel oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Dover was 35.9°F, which was 0.9°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Dover Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.9° F
2023 - 202435° F

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Cheapest Dover Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galDec 16, 2025, 1:15 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galDec 16, 2025, 1:15 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galDec 16, 2025, 1:15 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galDec 16, 2025, 1:15 PM

Dover Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 14, 2025 at 04:00 AM

DatePrice
11/14/2025 $3.599
11/13/2025 $3.599
11/12/2025 $3.499
11/11/2025 $3.499
11/10/2025 $3.499
11/09/2025 $3.499
11/08/2025 $3.499
11/07/2025 $3.499
11/06/2025 $3.499
11/05/2025 $3.499
11/04/2025 $3.399
11/03/2025 $3.449
11/02/2025 $3.449
11/01/2025 $3.449
10/31/2025 $3.449
10/30/2025 $3.449
10/29/2025 $3.449
10/28/2025 $3.449
10/27/2025 $3.449
10/26/2025 $3.449
10/25/2025 $3.449
10/24/2025 $3.449
10/23/2025 $3.449
10/22/2025 $3.449
10/21/2025 $3.449
10/20/2025 $3.449
10/19/2025 $3.449
10/18/2025 $3.449
10/17/2025 $3.449
10/16/2025 $3.449
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Dover Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Dover, used by 16,056 or 51% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Dover families is Electricity, used by 10,823 homes (35%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (8%), Propane (5%), Wood (1%), and Other (1%).

Dover Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)

YearNatural GasPropaneElectricityOilWoodSolarOther
202516,0561,52010,8232,38328816165
202415,1892,0649,9082,62624027164
202314,3682,5629,0482,83119438162
202213,8562,7498,6783,03220350187
202113,8902,7188,3723,05324834164
202013,9422,8198,1633,29537917156
201914,1702,7387,4793,34841916150
201814,4142,5106,6593,0254121693
201714,3592,3356,1672,96241923129
201613,9572,2405,9233,12238626190
201513,4082,2305,7553,19936713204
201412,8892,1015,6653,2203775208
201312,1272,1115,7223,4914076206
201211,6712,4005,5743,7004303171
201111,5542,6645,4803,6723970146
201011,6162,8795,5333,5383130141

Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dover

Number two heating oil has become less popular in Dover. In the 11 years since 2014, the number of families using fuel oil fell from 3,220 to 2,433, a 24% drop.

Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Dover

DateHouseholds
2025-12-172,383
2025-12-162,383
2025-12-152,384
2025-12-142,385
2025-12-132,385
2025-12-122,385
2025-12-112,385
2025-12-102,385
2025-12-062,386
2025-12-052,386
2025-12-042,386
2025-12-032,386
2025-12-022,387
2025-12-012,387
2025-11-302,387
2025-11-292,387
2025-11-282,387
2025-11-272,388
2025-11-262,388
2025-11-252,388
2025-11-242,388
2025-11-212,389
2025-11-202,390
2025-11-192,389
2025-11-182,389
2025-11-172,390

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dover

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel dipped from 2,101 to 1,520, a 28% change. Comparing 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 12,889 to 16,056, a 25% change.

Electricity use for home heating in Dover

Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Dover. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 5,665 to 10,823, a 91% change.

Adoption of solar home heating systems in Dover

The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 16 homes in Dover are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 220% gain from 2014, when 5 homes used active solar heating.

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Dover, DE Heating Oil Delivery Map

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Dover Heating Oil Delivery Overview

384,507 residences in Dover heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dover temperatures drop as low as 36° F each winter. 8% of Dover houses are reliant on fuel oil delivery each winter.

7.77% of Dover, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dover, DE HouseholdsDover, DE Heating Oil Households
31,3322,433

6 Dover Fuel Oil Companies Serving The Community

With 15,453,978.435 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Dover families last winter, the Dover community relies on its 6 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Dover, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Dover and the surrounding region.

Dover Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Dover?

The best price of home heating oil in Dover today is $3.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Dover ranges from a low of $3.70 to a high of $3.70. The average heating oil price in Delaware state is $3.44.

Is the price of heating oil in Dover rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Dover has had no change over the last 7 days.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Dover?

The average price of home heating oil in Dover is $0.00 per gallon.

How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Dover?

150 gallons of heating oil costs $343.69 in Dover.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Dover?

Today in Dover, the price of home heating oil is $3.70 per gallon, which amounts to $369.90 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Dover?

The current price of heating oil in Dover ranges from $3.70 to $3.70 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $0.00 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Dover?

Heating oil prices in Dover have not changed over the last week.

How much is home heating oil right now in Dover?

The current price of home heating oil in Dover ranges from $3.70 to $3.70 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Dover?

Heating oil prices have had no change in Dover over the past 7 days.

How much is oil per gallon in Dover?

As of today, December 16th, 2025, the price of oil is $3.70 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.70 to $3.70 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Dover?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Dover ranges from $3.70 to $3.70 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Dover?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Dover. Over the past year, Dover heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.51 per gallon more than the current average price of $0.00, and $1.25 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.70. 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.

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