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Oil Prices in Ocean View, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Wilson Baker Inc	Call for price	No	No
First Class HVAC	Call for price	No	No
George Sherman Corporation and Sherman Heating Oils	Call for price	No	No

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Ocean View, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Ocean View, DE

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Ocean View Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Ocean View, used by 1,283 or 37.49% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Ocean View homeowners is electricity, used by 1,272 homes (37.17%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (791), heating oil (99), other fuels (32), and other fuels (41).

Ocean View Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Ocean View Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,283	37.5%
Electricity	1,272	37.2%
Propane	791	23.1%
Heating Oil	99	2.9%
Other Fuels	32	0.9%
No Fuel	22	0.6%
Solar	10	0.3%
Wood	9	0.3%

Natural gas (37.5%)

Electricity (37.2%)

Propane (23.1%)

Heating oil (2.9%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

No fuel (0.6%)

Solar (0.3%)

Wood (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Ocean View

Heating oil has become less popular in Ocean View. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 99 to 99, a 0.00% drop.

Ocean View Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	170
2012	161
2013	152
2014	195
2015	132
2016	99
2017	136
2018	125
2019	95
2020	71
2021	84
2022	99

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ocean View

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 779 to 791.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 289 to 1,283.

Electricity use for home heating in Ocean View

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Ocean View. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 2,177 to 1,272, a 41.57% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Ocean View

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 Ocean View are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 100.00% increase from 2016, when only 5 homes had installed active solar heating.

Ocean View, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Ocean View homeowners purchased a total of 40,052 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Ocean View ranks 35^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Ocean View ranks 5116^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Ocean View’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 Ocean View, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Ocean View Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	48.8° F
2023 - 2024	44.5° F

Ocean View Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Ocean View homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Ocean View 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 Ocean View. 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 Ocean View 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 Ocean View include George Sherman Corporation and Sherman Heating Oils and First Class HVAC.

Ocean View Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Ocean View: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Ocean View: 18 miles

Average Number Of Ocean View Homes Served Per Company: 33 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Ocean View Oil Company: 13,350 gallons per year

Ocean View, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 99 households in Ocean View, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ocean View, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Ocean View, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Ocean View, DE Households	Ocean View, DE Heating Oil Households
3,422	99

3 Ocean View, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 40,051 gallons of heating oil delivered to Ocean View, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Ocean View, DE community relies on its 3 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 Ocean View, DE, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Salisbury, MD and Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Ocean View, DE.

Ocean View 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.