Price Trends in Delaware → New Castle County
Prices have been stable in New Castle County, varying less than 2% over 6 weeks.
Price volatility (12 weeks): High
Orange line = median price | Shaded area = low–high range
Median
$4.90/gal
Low
$4.49
High
$5.24
| Week | Median | Low | High | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $4.90 | $4.49 | $5.24 | 4 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $4.60 | $4.50 | $4.95 | 3 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $4.59 | $4.50 | $4.65 | 3 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $4.60 | $4.35 | $4.99 | 3 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $4.89 | $4.40 | $4.99 | 3 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $4.89 | $4.75 | $4.99 | 3 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $4.99 | $4.89 | $5.99 | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | $5.64 | $5.29 | $5.99 | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | $5.64 | $5.29 | $5.99 | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | $5.94 | $5.19 | $5.99 | 2 |
| May 4, 2026 | $5.19 | $5.09 | $5.19 | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $5.09 | $4.99 | $5.10 | 2 |
Data updated 2026-07-17.
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The spread between cheapest and most expensive supplier in New Castle County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.90/gal · 4 suppliers reporting prices
Compare New Castle County Suppliers →Prices are collected daily from 4 heating oil suppliers serving New Castle County. Weekly statistics are computed from validated supplier prices. Trend percentages compare the most recent week's median to the median from 6 weeks ago. This data is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.