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Oil Prices in Midlothian, VA

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Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Hungerford Heating & Cooling	Call for price	No	No
Southside Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Kellehers Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Massey Wood and West Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Midlothian, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Midlothian, VA

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Midlothian, used by 23,806 or 61.22% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Midlothian homeowners is natural gas, used by 13,629 homes (35.05%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (1,361), heating oil (133), no fuel (89), and other fuels (45).

Midlothian Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Midlothian Households	% of Households
Electricity	23,806	61.2%
Natural Gas	13,629	35.1%
Propane	1,361	3.5%
Heating Oil	133	0.3%
No Fuel	89	0.2%
Wood	52	0.1%
Other Fuels	45	0.1%
Coal	24	0.1%
Solar	6	0.0%

Electricity (61.2%)

Natural gas (35.1%)

Propane (3.5%)

Heating oil (0.3%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Wood (0.1%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

Coal (0.1%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Midlothian

Heating oil has become less popular in Midlothian. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 219 to 133, a 39.27% drop.

Midlothian Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	488
2012	536
2013	428
2014	395
2015	412
2016	338
2017	335
2018	310
2019	247
2020	219
2021	169
2022	133

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Midlothian

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 742 to 1,361.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 14,010 to 13,629.

Electricity use for home heating in Midlothian

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Midlothian. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 21,930 to 23,806, a 8.55% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Midlothian

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, 6 homes in Midlothian are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 0.00% decrease from 2020, when only 6 homes had installed active solar heating.

Midlothian, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Midlothian homeowners purchased a total of 80,330 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Midlothian ranks 249^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Midlothian ranks 4249^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Midlothian’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 Midlothian, the average outside temperature was 2.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Midlothian Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	43.1° F
2023 - 2024	45.3° F

Midlothian Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Midlothian homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Midlothian 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Midlothian. Full service companies such as Hungerford Heating & Cooling 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 Midlothian 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 Midlothian include Southside Fuel and Kellehers Heating Oil.

Midlothian Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Midlothian: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Midlothian: 18 miles

Average Number Of Midlothian Homes Served Per Company: 33 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Midlothian Oil Company: 20,082 gallons per year

Midlothian, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 133 households in Midlothian, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Midlothian, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of Midlothian, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Midlothian, VA Households	Midlothian, VA Heating Oil Households
38,887	133

4 Midlothian, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 80,330 gallons of heating oil delivered to Midlothian, VA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Midlothian, VA 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 Midlothian, VA, two of the closest terminals are 1st Enrgy in Richmond, VA and Kinder-m2 in Richmond, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Midlothian, VA.

Midlothian 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.