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Oil Prices in Sandston, 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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Sandston, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Sandston Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Electricity (87.1%)

Natural gas (8.8%)

Heating oil (5.8%)

Propane (1.1%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Wood (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sandston

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sandston

Electricity use for home heating in Sandston

Solar use for home heating in Sandston

Sandston, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Sandston homeowners purchased a total of 187,235 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Sandston ranks 98^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sandston ranks 2892^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Sandston’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 Sandston, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Sandston Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	42.7° F
2023 - 2024	45.1° F

Sandston Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Sandston homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Sandston 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 Sandston. 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 Sandston 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 Sandston include Southside Fuel and Kellehers Heating Oil.

Sandston Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Sandston: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Sandston: 18 miles

Average Number Of Sandston Homes Served Per Company: 77 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Sandston Oil Company: 46,808 gallons per year

Sandston, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 310 households in Sandston, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sandston, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of Sandston, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Sandston, VA Households	Sandston, VA Heating Oil Households
5,383	310

4 Sandston, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 187,235 gallons of heating oil delivered to Sandston, VA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Sandston, 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 Sandston, VA, two of the closest terminals are Kinder-m2 in Richmond, VA and 1st Enrgy in Richmond, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Sandston, VA.

Sandston 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.