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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 Portsmouth Suppliers

Oil Prices in Portsmouth, VA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

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

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Portsmouth, VA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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 (295).

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 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,135 to 416, a 63.35% 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 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 388 to 1,005.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 20,180 to 19,924.

Electricity use for home heating in Portsmouth

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Portsmouth. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 14,949 to 18,830, a 25.96% 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 Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 62^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Portsmouth ranks 2453^rd 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 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Portsmouth Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	51.9° F
2023 - 2024	47.8° F

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 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 2023, 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.