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Oil Prices in Laurel, DE
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Baker Inc | 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 |
Laurel Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Laurel homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Laurel 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 Laurel. 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 Laurel 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 Laurel include Liberty Propane and First Class HVAC.
Laurel Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Laurel: 5 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Laurel: 18 miles
Average Number Of Laurel Homes Served Per Company: 180 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Laurel Oil Company: 72,983 gallons per year
Laurel, DE Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Laurel homeowners purchased a total of 364,918 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Laurel ranks 11th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Laurel ranks 1948th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Laurel’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 Laurel, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Laurel Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 43° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Laurel Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Laurel, used by 3,115 or 53.43% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Laurel homeowners is heating oil, used by 902 homes (15.47%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (873), natural gas (666), wood (236), and other fuels (53).
Laurel Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Laurel Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 3,115 | 53.4% |
| Heating Oil | 902 | 15.5% |
| Propane | 873 | 15.0% |
| Natural Gas | 666 | 11.4% |
| Wood | 236 | 4.1% |
| Other Fuels | 53 | 0.9% |
| No Fuel | 25 | 0.4% |
Electricity (53.4%)
Heating oil (15.5%)
Propane (15.0%)
Natural gas (11.4%)
Wood (4.1%)
Other fuels (0.9%)
No fuel (0.4%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Laurel
Heating oil has become more popular in Laurel. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 779 to 902, a 15.79% lift.
Laurel Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,135 |
| 2012 | 1,046 |
| 2013 | 999 |
| 2014 | 1,068 |
| 2015 | 1,030 |
| 2016 | 948 |
| 2017 | 931 |
| 2018 | 951 |
| 2019 | 779 |
| 2020 | 854 |
| 2021 | 878 |
| 2022 | 902 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Laurel
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 811 to 873.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 321 to 666.
Electricity use for home heating in Laurel
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Laurel. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 3,427 to 3,115, a 9.10% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Laurel
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 Laurel have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Laurel, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 902 households in Laurel, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Laurel, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
15% of Laurel, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Laurel, DE Households | Laurel, DE Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 5,830 | 902 |
5 Laurel, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 364,917 gallons of heating oil delivered to Laurel, DE homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Laurel, DE community relies on its 5 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 Laurel, 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 Laurel, DE.
Laurel 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.
