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Oil Prices in Mechanicsville, VA

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Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
J M Pollard $3.70 Yes Yes
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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Cheapest Mechanicsville, VA Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galApr 26, 2025, 1:00 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galApr 26, 2025, 1:00 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galApr 26, 2025, 1:00 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.70 per gallon/galApr 26, 2025, 1:00 PM

Mechanicsville Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
04/26/2025 $3.699
04/25/2025 $3.699
04/12/2025 $3.699
04/11/2025 $3.699
04/10/2025 $3.699
04/09/2025 $3.699
04/08/2025 $3.699
04/07/2025 $3.699
04/06/2025 $3.799
04/05/2025 $3.799
04/04/2025 $3.799
04/03/2025 $3.799
04/02/2025 $3.799
04/01/2025 $3.799
03/31/2025 $3.799
03/30/2025 $3.799
03/29/2025 $3.799
03/28/2025 $3.799
03/27/2025 $3.799
03/26/2025 $3.799
03/25/2025 $3.799

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 (151).

Mechanicsville Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelMechanicsville Households % of Households
Electricity17,31764.0%
Natural Gas7,59228.1%
Heating Oil9203.4%
Propane7332.7%
Wood4261.6%
Other Fuels1510.6%
No Fuel810.3%

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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,844 to 920, a 50.11% drop.

Mechanicsville Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,055
20121,844
20131,642
20141,632
20151,515
20161,414
20171,265
20181,157
20191,160
2020943
2021925
2022920

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mechanicsville

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 602 to 733.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,152 to 7,592.

Electricity use for home heating in Mechanicsville

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mechanicsville. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 15,140 to 17,317, a 14.38% 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 26th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Mechanicsville ranks 1404th 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 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Mechanicsville Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202542° F
2023 - 202444.3° 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 HouseholdsMechanicsville, VA Heating Oil Households
27,049920

5 Mechanicsville, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 555,666 gallons of heating oil delivered to Mechanicsville, VA homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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

Is the price of heating oil in Mechanicsville, VA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Mechanicsville, VA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.67 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Mechanicsville, VA?

Today in Mechanicsville, VA, the price of home heating oil is $3.70 per gallon, which amounts to $369.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Mechanicsville, VA?

Heating oil prices in Mechanicsville, VA have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Mechanicsville, VA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Mechanicsville, VA by $0.67 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $67.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Mechanicsville, VA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Mechanicsville, VA. Over the past year, Mechanicsville, VA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.25 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.70, and $1.25 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.70. 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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