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Oil Prices in Mechanicsville, VA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

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
J M Pollard	Call for price	No	No

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Mechanicsville, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Mechanicsville, used by 17,317 or 64.02% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mechanicsville homeowners is natural gas, used by 7,592 homes (28.07%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (920), propane (733), wood (426), and other fuels (232).

Mechanicsville Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Mechanicsville Households	% of Households
Electricity	17,317	64.0%
Natural Gas	7,592	28.1%
Heating Oil	920	3.4%
Propane	733	2.7%
Wood	426	1.6%
Other Fuels	151	0.6%
No Fuel	81	0.3%

Electricity (64.0%)

Natural gas (28.1%)

Heating oil (3.4%)

Propane (2.7%)

Wood (1.6%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

No fuel (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mechanicsville

Heating oil has become less popular in Mechanicsville. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 943 to 920, a 2.44% drop.

Mechanicsville Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,055
2012	1,844
2013	1,642
2014	1,632
2015	1,515
2016	1,414
2017	1,265
2018	1,157
2019	1,160
2020	943
2021	925
2022	920

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mechanicsville

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 686 to 733.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,610 to 7,592.

Electricity use for home heating in Mechanicsville

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mechanicsville. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 17,243 to 17,317, a 0.43% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville have not yet adopted solar heating.

Mechanicsville, VA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Mechanicsville homeowners purchased a total of 555,666 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Mechanicsville ranks 26^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Mechanicsville ranks 1404^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Mechanicsville’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 Mechanicsville, the average outside temperature was 3.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Mechanicsville Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	48° F
2023 - 2024	44.3° F

Mechanicsville Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Mechanicsville homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville. 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 Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville include Southside Fuel and J M Pollard.

Mechanicsville Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Mechanicsville: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Mechanicsville: 18 miles

Average Number Of Mechanicsville Homes Served Per Company: 184 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Mechanicsville Oil Company: 111,133 gallons per year

Mechanicsville, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 920 households in Mechanicsville, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mechanicsville, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Mechanicsville, VA Households	Mechanicsville, VA Heating Oil Households
27,049	920

5 Mechanicsville, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 555,666 gallons of heating oil delivered to Mechanicsville, VA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, VA.

Mechanicsville 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.