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Oil Prices in Dover, DE
Updated on June 28, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Terroco Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Poores Propane and Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Sharp Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Kent Oil and Propane Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Barkley Heating and Air | Call for price | No | No |
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 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 |
Oil Prices
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 |
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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 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,529 to 2,595, a 26.47% 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 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2,940 to 2,431.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 13,856 to 14,254.
Electricity use for home heating in Dover
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dover. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 8,101 to 8,330, a 2.83% 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 11.76% decrease from 2020, when only 17 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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.
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.
