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Oil Prices in Ocean View, DE

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume 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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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

FuelOcean View Households % of Households
Natural Gas1,28337.5%
Electricity1,27237.2%
Propane79123.1%
Heating Oil992.9%
Other Fuels320.9%
No Fuel220.6%
Solar100.3%
Wood90.3%

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 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 125 to 99, a 20.80% drop.

Ocean View Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011170
2012161
2013152
2014195
2015132
201699
2017136
2018125
201995
202071
202184
202299

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

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 786 to 791.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 524 to 1,283.

Electricity use for home heating in Ocean View

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Ocean View. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 2,266 to 1,272, a 43.87% 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 33.33% decrease from 2018, when only 15 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 HouseholdsOcean View, DE Heating Oil Households
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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.

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