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Oil Prices in Bethel, DE
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| 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 |
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 Trends
Last year, Bethel homeowners purchased a total of 19,419 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Bethel ranks 41st for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Bethel ranks 5773rd 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 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Bethel Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 43° F |
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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).
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 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 41 to 48, a 17.07% 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 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 7 to 28.
Between 2017 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 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 53 to 77, a 45.28% 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 2017, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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 2024, 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.
