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Oil Prices in Suffolk, VA

Updated on March 11, 2025 at 05:01 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Griffin Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No
Miller's Energy	Call for price	No	No
Pallett Heating and Cooling	Call for price	No	No
ET Lawson	Call for price	No	No
Bogue Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Suffolk, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Suffolk, used by 20,214 or 56.61% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Suffolk homeowners is natural gas, used by 12,620 homes (35.34%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (1,386), heating oil (1,078), other fuels (227), and other fuels (227).

Suffolk Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Suffolk Households	% of Households
Electricity	20,214	56.6%
Natural Gas	12,620	35.3%
Propane	1,386	3.9%
Heating Oil	1,078	3.0%
Other Fuels	227	0.6%
Wood	214	0.6%
No Fuel	151	0.4%
Coal	5	0.0%

Electricity (56.6%)

Natural gas (35.3%)

Propane (3.9%)

Heating oil (3.0%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

Wood (0.6%)

No fuel (0.4%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Suffolk

Heating oil has become less popular in Suffolk. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,152 to 1,078, a 49.91% drop.

Suffolk Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,596
2012	2,152
2013	2,024
2014	1,790
2015	1,544
2016	1,468
2017	1,395
2018	1,248
2019	1,130
2020	1,288
2021	1,171
2022	1,078

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Suffolk

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2,115 to 1,386.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 11,063 to 12,620.

Electricity use for home heating in Suffolk

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Suffolk. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 14,753 to 20,214, a 37.02% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Suffolk

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 Suffolk have not yet adopted solar heating.

Suffolk, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Suffolk homeowners purchased a total of 651,096 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Suffolk ranks 21^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Suffolk ranks 1232^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Suffolk’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 Suffolk, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Suffolk Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	44.7° F
2023 - 2024	46.8° F

Suffolk Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Suffolk homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Suffolk 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 Suffolk. 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk include Bogue Oil and Griffin Oil & Propane.

Suffolk Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Suffolk: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Suffolk: 18 miles

Average Number Of Suffolk Homes Served Per Company: 215 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Suffolk Oil Company: 130,219 gallons per year

Suffolk, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,078 households in Suffolk, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Suffolk, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Suffolk, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Suffolk, VA Households	Suffolk, VA Heating Oil Households
35,709	1,078

5 Suffolk, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 651,095 gallons of heating oil delivered to Suffolk, VA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Suffolk, VA community relies on its 5 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 Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, VA.

Suffolk 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.