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Oil Prices in Claymont, DE
Updated on June 19, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellhorn & Hill Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Awe Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Cochran Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Roman Discount Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Lincoln Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Quality Heating & Air Conditioning | Call for price | No | No |
| Burns & McBride | Call for price | No | No |
| Fletcher Plumbing & Heating & AC | Call for price | No | No |
Claymont Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Claymont homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Claymont 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 Claymont. 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 Claymont 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 Claymont include Shellhorn & Hill Inc and Roman Discount Oil.
Claymont Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Claymont: 8 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Claymont: 18 miles
Average Number Of Claymont Homes Served Per Company: 124 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Claymont Oil Company: 50,368 gallons per year
Claymont, DE Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Claymont homeowners purchased a total of 402,947 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Claymont ranks 10th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Claymont ranks 1807th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Claymont’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 Claymont, the average outside temperature was 2.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Claymont Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.4° F |
20 Seconds Can Save Claymont Families $1,000+ On Oil Bills Every Year
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Claymont Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Claymont, used by 3,334 or 47.52% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Claymont homeowners is electricity, used by 2,393 homes (34.11%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (996), propane (184), no fuel (88), and other fuels (8).
Claymont Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Claymont Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 3,334 | 47.5% |
| Electricity | 2,393 | 34.1% |
| Heating Oil | 996 | 14.2% |
| Propane | 184 | 2.6% |
| No Fuel | 88 | 1.3% |
| Other Fuels | 8 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (47.5%)
Electricity (34.1%)
Heating oil (14.2%)
Propane (2.6%)
No fuel (1.3%)
Other fuels (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Claymont
Heating oil has become more popular in Claymont. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 918 to 996, a 8.50% lift.
Claymont Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,109 |
| 2012 | 968 |
| 2013 | 982 |
| 2014 | 1,002 |
| 2015 | 918 |
| 2016 | 908 |
| 2017 | 884 |
| 2018 | 967 |
| 2019 | 957 |
| 2020 | 1,024 |
| 2021 | 1,010 |
| 2022 | 996 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Claymont
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 80 to 184.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,159 to 3,334.
Electricity use for home heating in Claymont
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Claymont. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,828 to 2,393, a 30.91% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Claymont
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 Claymont have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Claymont, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 996 households in Claymont, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Claymont, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
14% of Claymont, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Claymont, DE Households | Claymont, DE Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 7,016 | 996 |
8 Claymont, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 402,946 gallons of heating oil delivered to Claymont, DE homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Claymont, DE community relies on its 8 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 Claymont, DE, two of the closest terminals are Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA and Pbf in Paulsboro, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Claymont, DE.
Claymont 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.
