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Oil Prices in Delmar, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Wilson Baker Inc	Call for price	No	No
First Class HVAC	Call for price	No	No
Peninsula Propane	Call for price	No	No

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Delmar, used by 1,047 or 52.43% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Delmar homeowners is propane, used by 338 homes (16.93%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (332), heating oil (180), solar (48), and other fuels (54).

Delmar Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Delmar Households	% of Households
Electricity	1,047	52.4%
Propane	338	16.9%
Natural Gas	332	16.6%
Heating Oil	180	9.0%
Solar	48	2.4%
Wood	36	1.8%
Other Fuels	18	0.9%

Electricity (52.4%)

Propane (16.9%)

Natural gas (16.6%)

Heating oil (9.0%)

Solar (2.4%)

Wood (1.8%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Delmar

Heating oil has become less popular in Delmar. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 198 to 180, a 9.09% drop.

Delmar Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	416
2012	346
2013	297
2014	295
2015	329
2016	268
2017	189
2018	225
2019	230
2020	198
2021	189
2022	180

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Delmar

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 398 to 338.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 373 to 332.

Electricity use for home heating in Delmar

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Delmar. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 1,234 to 1,047, a 15.15% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Delmar

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, 48 homes in Delmar are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 336.36% increase from 2020, when only 11 homes had installed active solar heating.

Delmar, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Delmar homeowners purchased a total of 72,822 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Delmar ranks 33^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Delmar ranks 4401^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Delmar’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 Delmar, the average outside temperature was 3.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Delmar Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	47.2° F
2023 - 2024	43.3° F

Delmar Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Delmar homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Delmar 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 Delmar. 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 Delmar 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 Delmar include First Class HVAC and Peninsula Propane.

Delmar Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Delmar: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Delmar: 18 miles

Average Number Of Delmar Homes Served Per Company: 60 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Delmar Oil Company: 24,273 gallons per year

Delmar, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 180 households in Delmar, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Delmar, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Delmar, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Delmar, DE Households	Delmar, DE Heating Oil Households
1,997	180

3 Delmar, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 72,821 gallons of heating oil delivered to Delmar, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Delmar, DE community relies on its 3 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 Delmar, DE, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Salisbury, MD and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Delmar, DE.

Delmar 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.