Something went wrong

Photo of Christiana Town Hall in Christiana, Pennsylvania

Find best Christiana oil prices with our free heating oil search engine

Delivery ZIP

Quantity

Searching for fuel oil prices in Christiana has never been easier.

Just enter you ZIP and compare today's Christiana fuel oil prices per gallon, right now

Christiana oil prices can change up to three times per day

Homeowners like you in Christiana can save $100 per delivery with our instant oil price search

We respect your privacy: searching requires no sensitive personal information

Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Christiana Suppliers

Oil Prices in Christiana, PA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Alger Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Jerome H Rhoads Inc	Call for price	No	No
Eby Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Manor Fuels	Call for price	No	No

Why Christiana Homeowners Choose Heat Fleet?

Quality Oil

On-Time Delivery

No Contracts

Trusted Christiana Providers

Pay Later

4 interest free payments with

Heat Fleet Champions Christiana Homeowners

We promote residential heating oil savings in Christiana by providing real-time Christiana heating oil prices and state-of-the-art secure online ordering.

Christiana, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Christiana, PA

Christiana Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/08/2024	$2.890
11/07/2024	$2.890
11/06/2024	$2.890
11/05/2024	$2.890
11/04/2024	$2.890
11/03/2024	$2.890
11/02/2024	$2.890
11/01/2024	$2.890
10/31/2024	$2.890
10/30/2024	$2.890
10/29/2024	$2.890
10/28/2024	$2.890
10/27/2024	$2.890
10/26/2024	$2.890
10/25/2024	$2.890
10/24/2024	$2.890
10/23/2024	$2.890
10/22/2024	$2.890
10/21/2024	$2.890
10/20/2024	$2.890
10/19/2024	$2.890
10/18/2024	$2.890
10/17/2024	$2.890
10/16/2024	$2.890
10/15/2024	$2.890
10/14/2024	$2.890
10/13/2024	$2.890
10/12/2024	$2.890
10/11/2024	$2.890
10/10/2024	$2.890

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Wood is the most popular choice in Christiana, used by 281 or 21.27% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Christiana homeowners is propane, used by 238 homes (18.02%). The remaining homes are heated with coal (232), electricity (227), heating oil (193), and other fuels (173).

Christiana Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Christiana Households	% of Households
Wood	281	21.3%
Propane	238	18.0%
Coal	232	17.6%
Electricity	227	17.2%
Heating Oil	193	14.6%
Natural Gas	114	8.6%
Other Fuels	46	3.5%
No Fuel	13	1.0%

Wood (21.3%)

Propane (18.0%)

Coal (17.6%)

Electricity (17.2%)

Heating oil (14.6%)

Natural gas (8.6%)

Other fuels (3.5%)

No fuel (1.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Christiana

Heating oil has become less popular in Christiana. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 287 to 193, a 32.75% drop.

Christiana Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	456
2012	392
2013	355
2014	323
2015	321
2016	287
2017	260
2018	234
2019	252
2020	245
2021	218
2022	193

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Christiana

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 140 to 238.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 110 to 114.

Electricity use for home heating in Christiana

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Christiana. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 359 to 227, a 36.77% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Christiana

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 Christiana have not yet adopted solar heating.

Christiana Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Christiana homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Christiana 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 Christiana. 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 Christiana 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 Christiana include Alger Oil Inc and Jerome H Rhoads Inc.

Christiana Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Christiana: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Christiana: 18 miles

Average Number Of Christiana Homes Served Per Company: 48 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Christiana Oil Company: 31,135 gallons per year

Christiana, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 193 households in Christiana, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Christiana, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

14% of Christiana, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Christiana, PA Households	Christiana, PA Heating Oil Households
1,321	193

4 Christiana, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 124,540 gallons of heating oil delivered to Christiana, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Christiana, PA community relies on its 4 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 Christiana, PA, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Christiana, PA.

Christiana 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.