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Oil Prices in Gilberton, PA

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Fegley Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Jack Rich Inc Call for price No No
HB Steele & Son Inc Call for price No No

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Gilberton Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.119
01/11/2025$3.119
01/10/2025$3.119
01/08/2025$3.029
01/07/2025$2.949
01/06/2025$2.949
01/05/2025$2.949
01/04/2025$2.949
01/03/2025$2.949
01/02/2025$2.949
01/01/2025$2.849
12/31/2024$2.849
12/30/2024$2.849
12/29/2024$2.849
12/28/2024$2.849
12/27/2024$2.849
12/26/2024$2.849
12/25/2024$2.849
12/24/2024$2.849
12/22/2024$2.849
12/21/2024$2.849
12/20/2024$2.849
12/19/2024$2.849
12/18/2024$2.849
12/17/2024$2.849
12/16/2024$2.849
12/15/2024$2.849
12/14/2024$2.849
12/13/2024$2.849
12/12/2024$2.849

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Gilberton Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Gilberton, used by 48 or 72.73% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Gilberton homeowners is coal, used by 8 homes (12.12%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (6), wood (3), propane (2).

Gilberton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelGilberton Households % of Households
Heating Oil4872.7%
Coal812.1%
Electricity69.1%
Wood34.6%
Propane23.0%

Heating oil (72.7%)

Coal (12.1%)

Electricity (9.1%)

Wood (4.6%)

Propane (3.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Gilberton

Heating oil has become less popular in Gilberton. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 106 to 48, a 54.72% drop.

Gilberton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011165
2012170
2013140
2014106
2015104
2016101
2017105
2018101
2019109
202084
202164
202248

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Gilberton

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 8 to 2.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Gilberton.

Electricity use for home heating in Gilberton

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Gilberton. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 30 to 6, a 80.00% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Gilberton

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.

Homeowners in Gilberton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Gilberton, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Gilberton homeowners purchased a total of 30,974 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Gilberton ranks 1166th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Gilberton ranks 5391st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Gilberton’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 Gilberton, the average outside temperature was 0.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Gilberton Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202534° F
2023 - 202434.7° F

Gilberton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Gilberton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Gilberton 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 Gilberton. 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 Gilberton 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 Gilberton include Jack Rich Inc and Fegley Oil Co Inc.

Gilberton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Gilberton: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Gilberton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Gilberton Homes Served Per Company: 16 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Gilberton Oil Company: 10,324 gallons per year

Gilberton, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 48 households in Gilberton, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Gilberton, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

72% of Gilberton, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Gilberton, PA HouseholdsGilberton, PA Heating Oil Households
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3 Gilberton, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 30,973 gallons of heating oil delivered to Gilberton, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Gilberton, PA 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 Gilberton, PA, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Gilberton, PA.

Gilberton 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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