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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 Houston Suppliers

Oil Prices in Houston, DE

Updated Today at 12:38 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
PepUp Inc	Call for price	No	No
Bob Willey & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Baker Petroleum	Call for price	No	No
Kent Oil & Propane Co	Call for price	No	No
PepUp	Call for price	No	No
JC Eisenbrey & Son	Call for price	No	No

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Houston, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Houston, used by 417 or 61.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Houston homeowners is heating oil, used by 189 homes (28.04%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (54), natural gas (8), wood (7), and other fuels (6).

Houston Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Houston Households	% of Households
Electricity	417	61.9%
Heating Oil	189	28.0%
Propane	54	8.0%
Natural Gas	8	1.2%
Wood	7	1.0%
Other Fuels	5	0.7%
No Fuel	1	0.2%

Electricity (61.9%)

Heating oil (28.0%)

Propane (8.0%)

Natural gas (1.2%)

Wood (1.0%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

No fuel (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Houston

Heating oil has become less popular in Houston. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 209 to 189, a 9.57% drop.

Houston Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	204
2012	198
2013	150
2014	154
2015	220
2016	209
2017	230
2018	208
2019	249
2020	175
2021	182
2022	189

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Houston

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 171 to 54.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2 to 8.

Electricity use for home heating in Houston

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Houston. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 206 to 417, a 102.43% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Houston

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 Houston have not yet adopted solar heating.

Houston, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Houston homeowners purchased a total of 76,463 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Houston ranks 32^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Houston ranks 4326^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Houston Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.8° F
2023 - 2024	42.8° F

Houston Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Houston homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Houston 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 Houston. 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 Houston 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 Houston include JC Eisenbrey & Son and Baker Petroleum.

Houston Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Houston: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Houston: 18 miles

Average Number Of Houston Homes Served Per Company: 31 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Houston Oil Company: 12,743 gallons per year

Houston, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 189 households in Houston, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Houston, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

28% of Houston, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Houston, DE Households	Houston, DE Heating Oil Households
674	189

6 Houston, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 76,462 gallons of heating oil delivered to Houston, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Houston, 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 Houston, 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 Houston, DE.

Houston 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.