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Oil Prices in Frederica, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
PepUp Inc	Call for price	No	No
Service Energy Llc	Call for price	No	No
TERROCO OIL	Call for price	No	No
Kent Oil & Propane Co	Call for price	No	No
Poores Propane & Oil	Call for price	No	No
JC Eisenbrey & Son	Call for price	No	No

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Frederica, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Propane is the most popular choice in Frederica, used by 695 or 36.09% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Frederica homeowners is heating oil, used by 514 homes (26.69%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (481), natural gas (162), other fuels (67), and other fuels (24).

Frederica Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Frederica Households	% of Households
Propane	695	36.1%
Heating Oil	514	26.7%
Electricity	481	25.0%
Natural Gas	162	8.4%
Other Fuels	67	3.5%
Wood	24	1.3%

Propane (36.1%)

Heating oil (26.7%)

Electricity (25.0%)

Natural gas (8.4%)

Other fuels (3.5%)

Wood (1.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Frederica

Heating oil has become more popular in Frederica. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes rose from 324 to 514, a 58.64% lift.

Frederica Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	233
2012	273
2013	391
2014	324
2015	413
2016	447
2017	452
2018	407
2019	418
2020	461
2021	487
2022	514

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Frederica

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 409 to 695.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 380 to 162.

Electricity use for home heating in Frederica

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Frederica. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 381 to 481, a 26.25% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Frederica

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 Frederica have not yet adopted solar heating.

Frederica, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Frederica homeowners purchased a total of 207,946 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Frederica ranks 18^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Frederica ranks 2736^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Frederica Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.2° F
2023 - 2024	42.2° F

Frederica Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Frederica homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Frederica 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 Frederica. 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 Frederica 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 Frederica include JC Eisenbrey & Son and Service Energy Llc.

Frederica Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Frederica: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Frederica: 18 miles

Average Number Of Frederica Homes Served Per Company: 85 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Frederica Oil Company: 34,657 gallons per year

Frederica, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 514 households in Frederica, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Frederica, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

26% of Frederica, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Frederica, DE Households	Frederica, DE Heating Oil Households
1,926	514

6 Frederica, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 207,946 gallons of heating oil delivered to Frederica, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Frederica, 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 Frederica, DE, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Sunoco in Salisbury, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Frederica, DE.

Frederica 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.