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Oil Prices in Laurel, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

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

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Laurel, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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 (78).

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 less popular in Laurel. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,030 to 902, a 12.43% drop.

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 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 959 to 873.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 608 to 666.

Electricity use for home heating in Laurel

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Laurel. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,980 to 3,115, a 4.53% increase.

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.

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 11^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Laurel ranks 1948^th 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 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Laurel Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	47° F
2023 - 2024	43° F

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 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 2023, 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.