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Oil Prices in Norfolk, VA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Miller's Energy	Call for price	No	No
Bogue Oil	Call for price	No	No
Pallett Heating and Cooling	Call for price	No	No
ET Lawson	Call for price	No	No
Crossroads Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Norfolk, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Norfolk, VA

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Norfolk, used by 57,535 or 59.57% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Norfolk homeowners is natural gas, used by 33,953 homes (35.15%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,199), no fuel (1,257), propane (1,128), and other fuels (873).

Norfolk Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Norfolk Households	% of Households
Electricity	57,535	59.6%
Natural Gas	33,953	35.2%
Heating Oil	2,199	2.3%
No Fuel	1,257	1.3%
Propane	1,128	1.2%
Other Fuels	523	0.5%
Wood	272	0.3%
Coal	66	0.1%
Solar	12	0.0%

Electricity (59.6%)

Natural gas (35.2%)

Heating oil (2.3%)

No fuel (1.3%)

Propane (1.2%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

Wood (0.3%)

Coal (0.1%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Norfolk

Heating oil has become less popular in Norfolk. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,998 to 2,199, a 45.00% drop.

Norfolk Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	5,107
2012	4,977
2013	4,359
2014	3,998
2015	3,454
2016	3,176
2017	2,792
2018	2,558
2019	2,377
2020	2,235
2021	2,185
2022	2,199

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Norfolk

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 599 to 1,128.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 35,511 to 33,953.

Electricity use for home heating in Norfolk

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Norfolk. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 45,135 to 57,535, a 27.47% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Norfolk

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, 12 homes in Norfolk are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 14.29% decrease from 2014, when only 14 homes had installed active solar heating.

Norfolk, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Norfolk homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Norfolk ranks 5^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Norfolk ranks 589^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Norfolk’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 Norfolk, the average outside temperature was 4.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Norfolk Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	52° F
2023 - 2024	47.8° F

Norfolk Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Norfolk homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Norfolk 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 Norfolk. 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk include Bogue Oil and Miller's Energy.

Norfolk Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Norfolk: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Norfolk: 18 miles

Average Number Of Norfolk Homes Served Per Company: 439 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Norfolk Oil Company: 265,632 gallons per year

Norfolk, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,199 households in Norfolk, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Norfolk, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Norfolk, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Norfolk, VA Households	Norfolk, VA Heating Oil Households
96,583	2,199

5 Norfolk, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Norfolk, VA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Norfolk, VA community relies on its 5 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 Norfolk, VA, two of the closest terminals are Kinder-m2 in Richmond, VA and 1st Enrgy in Richmond, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Norfolk, VA.

Norfolk 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.