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Oil Prices in Dover, DE
Updated on June 6, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Energy Llc | Call for price | No | No |
| TERROCO OIL | Call for price | No | No |
| Poores Propane & Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Sharp Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Kent Oil & Propane Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Barkley Heating & Air LLC | Call for price | No | No |
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Dover Heating Oil Price History
Updated on May 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 05/14/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/13/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/11/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/10/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/09/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/08/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/07/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/06/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/04/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/03/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/02/2025 | $3.499 |
| 05/01/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/30/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/29/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/27/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/26/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/25/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/24/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/23/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/22/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/20/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/19/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/18/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/17/2025 | $3.499 |
| 04/16/2025 | $3.599 |
| 04/15/2025 | $3.599 |
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 (92).
Dover Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Dover Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 14,254 | 50.9% |
| Electricity | 8,330 | 29.7% |
| Heating Oil | 2,595 | 9.3% |
| Propane | 2,431 | 8.7% |
| Coal | 597 | 2.1% |
| Wood | 203 | 0.7% |
| Other Fuels | 92 | 0.3% |
| No Fuel | 68 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 15 | 0.1% |
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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,729 to 2,595, a 30.41% drop.
Dover Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,605 |
| 2012 | 3,729 |
| 2013 | 3,648 |
| 2014 | 3,299 |
| 2015 | 3,149 |
| 2016 | 3,238 |
| 2017 | 2,989 |
| 2018 | 2,943 |
| 2019 | 3,161 |
| 2020 | 3,529 |
| 2021 | 3,011 |
| 2022 | 2,595 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dover
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2,548 to 2,431.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 11,551 to 14,254.
Electricity use for home heating in Dover
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dover. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5,461 to 8,330, a 52.54% 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 Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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 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 Dover, the average outside temperature was 2.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Dover Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 42.2° F |
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 Households | Dover, DE Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 28,014 | 2,595 |
6 Dover, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Dover, DE homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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.
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