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Heating Oil Prices in Wilmington, DE
Real heating oil prices reported by homeowners in Wilmington, DE
The current heating oil price in Wilmington, Delaware is $6.00 per gallon as of September 21, 2026. That's 42¢ above the Northeast average of $5.58/gal. Comparing dealers can help you find a better rate.
Heating Oil Dealers in Wilmington, DE
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Heating Oil Market Notes for Wilmington, DE
Wilmington is shown as a public comparison price using available dealer submissions, state survey data, or regional market data depending on what is available for this town. Treat the listed value as a starting point for comparison rather than a guaranteed delivered quote.
The current public reference shown for Wilmington, DE is $6.00 per gallon, and the Delaware benchmark is $5.91 per gallon, and the Northeast benchmark is $5.58 per gallon. This page shows an update date of September 21, 2026. The primary ZIP tracked for this page is 19801.
The page currently lists 5 heating-oil dealers serving Wilmington. Review the dealer rows for price age, phone number, service area, and whether the dealer price is current before placing an order. Nearby tracked markets include Newark, Middletown, Dover.
How to get the best heating oil price in Wilmington
Prices between dealers in the same zip code can vary by 10–20¢ per gallon. On a 200-gallon fill that's $20–$40 saved from one phone call.
Prices in Wilmington are typically 15–25¢ lower between May and August when demand drops. Fill your tank before October.
Use the alert form on this page and we'll email you when prices in Wilmington drop to your target. Today's listed price is $6.00/gal.
Many Wilmington dealers offer 12-month budget plans that spread your annual heating cost evenly across every month — no surprise winter bills.