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Oil Prices in Ellendale, DE
Updated Today at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PepUp Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Bob Willey and Sons | Call for price | No | No |
| Wilson Baker Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Baker Petroleum | 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 |
| Sherman Heating Oils | Call for price | No | No |
| JC Eisenbrey and Son | Call for price | No | No |
Ellendale Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Ellendale homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Ellendale 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 Ellendale. 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 Ellendale 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 Ellendale include JC Eisenbrey & Son and Liberty Propane.
Ellendale Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Ellendale: 10 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Ellendale: 18 miles
Average Number Of Ellendale Homes Served Per Company: 8 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Ellendale Oil Company: 3,398 gallons per year
Ellendale, DE Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Ellendale homeowners purchased a total of 33,983 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Ellendale ranks 36th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Ellendale ranks 5294th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Ellendale’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 Ellendale, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Ellendale Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 43.1° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Ellendale Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Ellendale, used by 640 or 76.10% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Ellendale homeowners is propane, used by 92 homes (10.94%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (84), wood (17), natural gas (16).
Ellendale Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Ellendale Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 640 | 76.1% |
| Propane | 92 | 10.9% |
| Heating Oil | 84 | 10.0% |
| Wood | 17 | 2.0% |
| Natural Gas | 16 | 1.9% |
| Solar | 3 | 0.4% |
| No Fuel | 1 | 0.1% |
Electricity (76.1%)
Propane (10.9%)
Heating oil (10.0%)
Wood (2.0%)
Natural gas (1.9%)
Solar (0.4%)
No fuel (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Ellendale
Heating oil has become less popular in Ellendale. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 250 to 84, a 66.40% drop.
Ellendale Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 210 |
| 2012 | 250 |
| 2013 | 223 |
| 2014 | 257 |
| 2015 | 257 |
| 2016 | 174 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 126 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2021 | 83 |
| 2022 | 84 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ellendale
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 190 to 92.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 22 to 16.
Electricity use for home heating in Ellendale
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ellendale. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 308 to 640, a 107.79% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Ellendale
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, 3 homes in Ellendale are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Ellendale, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 84 households in Ellendale, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ellendale, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
9% of Ellendale, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Ellendale, DE Households | Ellendale, DE Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 841 | 84 |
10 Ellendale, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 33,983 gallons of heating oil delivered to Ellendale, DE homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Ellendale, DE community relies on its 10 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 Ellendale, 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 Ellendale, DE.
Ellendale 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.
