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Oil Prices in Bethel, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Wilson Baker Inc	Call for price	No	No
Liberty Propane	Call for price	No	No
First Class HVAC	Call for price	No	No
Peninsula Propane	Call for price	No	No
PepUp	Call for price	No	No

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Bethel, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Bethel, used by 77 or 53.47% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Bethel homeowners is heating oil, used by 48 homes (33.33%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (28), wood (11), solar (8), and other fuels (2).

Bethel Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Bethel Households	% of Households
Electricity	77	53.5%
Heating Oil	48	33.3%
Propane	28	19.4%
Wood	11	7.6%
Solar	8	5.6%
Natural Gas	2	1.4%

Electricity (53.5%)

Heating oil (33.3%)

Propane (19.4%)

Wood (7.6%)

Solar (5.6%)

Natural gas (1.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bethel

Heating oil has become more popular in Bethel. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 34 to 48, a 41.18% lift.

Bethel Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	35
2012	43
2013	49
2014	65
2015	57
2016	34
2017	41
2018	33
2019	30
2020	27
2021	36
2022	48

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bethel

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 9 to 28.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 2.

Electricity use for home heating in Bethel

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bethel. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 44 to 77, a 75.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Bethel

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, 8 homes in Bethel are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Bethel, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Bethel homeowners purchased a total of 19,419 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Bethel ranks 41^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Bethel ranks 5773^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Bethel’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 Bethel, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Bethel Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	47° F
2023 - 2024	43° F

Bethel Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Bethel homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Bethel 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 Bethel. 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 Bethel 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 Bethel include Liberty Propane and First Class HVAC.

Bethel Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Bethel: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Bethel: 18 miles

Average Number Of Bethel Homes Served Per Company: 9 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Bethel Oil Company: 3,883 gallons per year

Bethel, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 48 households in Bethel, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bethel, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

33% of Bethel, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Bethel, DE Households	Bethel, DE Heating Oil Households
144	48

5 Bethel, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 19,419 gallons of heating oil delivered to Bethel, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Bethel, DE 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 Bethel, DE, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Salisbury, MD and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Bethel, DE.

Bethel 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.