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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 8 Dover Suppliers

Oil Prices in Dover, PA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Smart Touch Energy $3.01 Yes Yes
Capitol City Oil Call for price No No
Service Oil Company Call for price No No
Dolan Oil Service Call for price No No
Aero Energy Call for price No No
Suburban Propane Call for price No No
Best Price Oil $3.10 Yes Yes
Edris Oil Service Inc Call for price No No

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Dover, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.01 $3.10 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$3.01 $3.10 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$3.01 $3.10 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$3.01 $3.10 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Dover Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/21/2024$3.054
11/20/2024$3.054
11/19/2024$3.009
11/18/2024$3.009
11/17/2024$3.034
11/16/2024$3.034
11/15/2024$3.034
11/14/2024$3.044
11/13/2024$3.044
11/12/2024$3.044
11/11/2024$3.044
11/10/2024$3.114
11/09/2024$3.114
11/08/2024$3.046
11/07/2024$3.046
11/06/2024$3.046
11/05/2024$3.046
11/04/2024$3.046
11/03/2024$3.046
11/02/2024$3.046
11/01/2024$3.046
10/31/2024$3.046
10/30/2024$3.013
10/29/2024$3.049
10/28/2024$3.049
10/27/2024$3.076
10/26/2024$3.076
10/25/2024$3.076
10/24/2024$3.083
10/23/2024$3.063

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dover, used by 5,233 or 46.57% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dover homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,573 homes (22.90%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,945), propane (1,027), coal (443), and other fuels (228).

Dover Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelDover Households % of Households
Natural Gas5,23346.6%
Heating Oil2,57322.9%
Electricity1,94517.3%
Propane1,0279.1%
Coal4433.9%
Wood2111.9%
Other Fuels110.1%
No Fuel60.1%

Natural gas (46.6%)

Heating oil (22.9%)

Electricity (17.3%)

Propane (9.1%)

Coal (3.9%)

Wood (1.9%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dover

Heating oil has become more popular in Dover. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,867 to 2,573, a 37.81% lift.

Dover Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,549
20122,319
20132,204
20142,288
20152,177
20161,867
20172,022
20182,055
20191,960
20202,179
20212,368
20222,573

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dover

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 620 to 1,027.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,570 to 5,233.

Electricity use for home heating in Dover

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Dover. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 2,392 to 1,945, a 18.69% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Dover

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 Dover have not yet adopted solar heating.

Dover Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dover homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Dover 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Dover. Full service companies such as Aero Energy or Suburban Propane 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 Dover 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 Dover include Best Price Oil and Edris Oil Service Inc.

Dover Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dover: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dover: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dover Homes Served Per Company: 321 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dover Oil Company: 207,541 gallons per year

Dover, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,573 households in Dover, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dover, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

22% of Dover, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dover, PA HouseholdsDover, PA Heating Oil Households
11,2372,573

8 Dover, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Dover, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dover, PA community relies on its 8 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 Dover, 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 Dover, PA.

Dover Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Dover, PA?

The best price of home heating oil in Dover, PA today is $3.01 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Dover, PA ranges from a low of $3.01 to a high of $3.10. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.05.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Dover, PA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $305.00 in Dover, PA. Prices range from $300.90 to $310.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Dover, PA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Dover, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.06 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Dover, PA?

The average price of home heating oil in Dover, PA is $3.05 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Dover, PA?

Today in Dover, PA, the price of home heating oil is $3.01 per gallon, which amounts to $300.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Dover, PA?

The current price of heating oil in Dover, PA ranges from $3.01 to $3.10 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.05 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Dover, PA?

The current price of home heating oil in Dover, PA ranges from $3.01 to $3.10 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Dover, PA?

Heating oil prices have down in Dover, PA by $0.06 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $6.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Dover, PA?

As of today, November 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.05 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.01 to $3.10 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Dover, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Dover, PA ranges from $3.01 to $3.10 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Dover, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Dover, PA. Over the past year, Dover, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.90 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.85 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.05, and $2.89 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.01. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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