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Oil Prices in Portsmouth, VA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Griffin Oil & Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| Crossroads Fuel Service Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Portsmouth Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Portsmouth homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth include Bogue Oil and Griffin Oil & Propane.
Portsmouth Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Portsmouth: 6 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Portsmouth: 18 miles
Average Number Of Portsmouth Homes Served Per Company: 69 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Portsmouth Oil Company: 41,876 gallons per year
Portsmouth, VA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Portsmouth homeowners purchased a total of 251,258 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 44 towns in Virginia, Portsmouth ranks 62nd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Portsmouth ranks 2453rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Portsmouth’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 Portsmouth, the average outside temperature was 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Portsmouth Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 45.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 47.8° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Portsmouth Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Portsmouth, used by 19,924 or 49.12% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Portsmouth homeowners is electricity, used by 18,830 homes (46.42%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (1,005), heating oil (416), no fuel (398), and other fuels (191).
Portsmouth Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Portsmouth Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 19,924 | 49.1% |
| Electricity | 18,830 | 46.4% |
| Propane | 1,005 | 2.5% |
| Heating Oil | 416 | 1.0% |
| No Fuel | 398 | 1.0% |
| Other Fuels | 191 | 0.5% |
| Wood | 94 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 10 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (49.1%)
Electricity (46.4%)
Propane (2.5%)
Heating oil (1.0%)
No fuel (1.0%)
Other fuels (0.5%)
Wood (0.2%)
Solar (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Portsmouth
Heating oil has become less popular in Portsmouth. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 457 to 416, a 8.97% drop.
Portsmouth Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,135 |
| 2012 | 1,044 |
| 2013 | 956 |
| 2014 | 769 |
| 2015 | 716 |
| 2016 | 673 |
| 2017 | 520 |
| 2018 | 487 |
| 2019 | 457 |
| 2020 | 530 |
| 2021 | 453 |
| 2022 | 416 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Portsmouth
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 498 to 1,005.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 18,077 to 19,924.
Electricity use for home heating in Portsmouth
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Portsmouth. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 16,940 to 18,830, a 11.16% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Portsmouth
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.
Currently, 10 homes in Portsmouth are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 23.08% decrease from 2019, when only 13 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Portsmouth, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 416 households in Portsmouth, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Portsmouth, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
1% of Portsmouth, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Portsmouth, VA Households | Portsmouth, VA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 40,563 | 416 |
6 Portsmouth, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 251,257 gallons of heating oil delivered to Portsmouth, VA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Portsmouth, VA community relies on its 6 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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, VA.
Portsmouth 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.
