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Oil Prices in Houston, DE
Updated Today at 02:32 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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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 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 208 to 189, a 9.13% 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 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 101 to 54.
Between 2018 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 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 191 to 417, a 118.32% 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 32nd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Houston ranks 4326th 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 7.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Houston Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2023 - 2024 | 43.5° F |
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 36.3° 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.
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