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Oil Prices in Harbeson, DE
Updated on July 24, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Willey and Sons | Call for price | No | No |
| Wilson Baker Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Baker Petroleum | Call for price | No | No |
| Liberty Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| First Class HVAC | Call for price | No | No |
| PepUp | Call for price | No | No |
| Sherman Heating Oils | Call for price | No | No |
Harbeson Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Harbeson homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Harbeson 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 Harbeson. 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 Harbeson 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 Harbeson include Liberty Propane and Baker Petroleum.
Harbeson Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Harbeson: 7 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Harbeson: 18 miles
Average Number Of Harbeson Homes Served Per Company: 7 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Harbeson Oil Company: 3,063 gallons per year
Harbeson, DE Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Harbeson homeowners purchased a total of 21,442 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Harbeson ranks 39th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Harbeson ranks 5709th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Harbeson’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 Harbeson, the average outside temperature was 2.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Harbeson Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 41.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 44° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Harbeson Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Harbeson, used by 474 or 55.05% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Harbeson homeowners is natural gas, used by 240 homes (27.87%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (95), other fuels (88), heating oil (53).
Harbeson Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Harbeson Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 474 | 55.1% |
| Natural Gas | 240 | 27.9% |
| Propane | 95 | 11.0% |
| Other Fuels | 88 | 10.2% |
| Heating Oil | 53 | 6.2% |
Electricity (55.1%)
Natural gas (27.9%)
Propane (11.0%)
Other fuels (10.2%)
Heating oil (6.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Harbeson
Heating oil has become less popular in Harbeson. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 69 to 53, a 23.19% drop.
Harbeson Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 86 |
| 2012 | 70 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 102 |
| 2019 | 88 |
| 2020 | 120 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 53 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Harbeson
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 189 to 95.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 172 to 240.
Electricity use for home heating in Harbeson
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Harbeson. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 260 to 474, a 82.31% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Harbeson
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 Harbeson have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Harbeson, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 53 households in Harbeson, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Harbeson, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
6% of Harbeson, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Harbeson, DE Households | Harbeson, DE Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 861 | 53 |
7 Harbeson, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 21,441 gallons of heating oil delivered to Harbeson, DE homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Harbeson, DE community relies on its 7 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 Harbeson, 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 Harbeson, DE.
Harbeson 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.
