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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 Dover Suppliers

Oil Prices in Dover, DE

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Service Energy Llc Call for price No No
TERROCO OIL Call for price No No
Kent Oil & Propane Co Call for price No No
Poores Propane & Oil Call for price No No
Sharp Energy Call for price No No
Barkley Heating & Air LLC Call for price No No

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dover, used by 14,254 or 50.88% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dover homeowners is electricity, used by 8,330 homes (29.74%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,595), propane (2,431), coal (597), and other fuels (378).

Dover Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelDover Households % of Households
Natural Gas14,25450.9%
Electricity8,33029.7%
Heating Oil2,5959.3%
Propane2,4318.7%
Coal5972.1%
Wood2030.7%
Other Fuels920.3%
No Fuel680.2%
Solar150.1%

Natural gas (50.9%)

Electricity (29.7%)

Heating oil (9.3%)

Propane (8.7%)

Coal (2.1%)

Wood (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dover

Heating oil has become less popular in Dover. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,238 to 2,595, a 19.86% drop.

Dover Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20113,605
20123,729
20133,648
20143,299
20153,149
20163,238
20172,989
20182,943
20193,161
20203,529
20213,011
20222,595

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dover

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,250 to 2,431.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 13,564 to 14,254.

Electricity use for home heating in Dover

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dover. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5,898 to 8,330, a 41.23% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Dover

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, 15 homes in Dover are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 34.78% decrease from 2016, when only 23 homes had installed active solar heating.

Dover Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dover homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Dover 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 Dover. 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 Dover 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 Dover include Service Energy Llc and Sharp Energy.

Dover Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dover: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dover: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dover Homes Served Per Company: 432 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dover Oil Company: 174,974 gallons per year

Dover, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,595 households in Dover, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dover, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Dover, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dover, DE HouseholdsDover, DE Heating Oil Households
28,0142,595

6 Dover, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Dover, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dover, 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 Dover, 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 Dover, DE.

Dover 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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