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Thornton, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.99 $2.94 Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.99 $2.94 Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.99 $2.94 Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.99 $2.94 Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM

Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 96 Thornton Suppliers

Oil Prices in Thornton, PA

Updated on October 17, 2024 at 08:31 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Oil Patch Fuel $3.59 Yes Yes
Royal Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
Ferro Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Allstate Fuel Oil LLC $3.25 Yes Yes
Liberty Bell Discount Fuel $3.00 Yes Yes
Affordable Oil $2.94 Yes Yes
Brandywine Fuel Call for price No No
Oil Express Home Heating Oil Call for price No No
Meenen Oil Co Lp Call for price No No
Nardello Fuels Inc Call for price No No
American Energy Supply Corporation Call for price No No
Reilly & Sons Inc Call for price No No
Mauger & Company Inc Call for price No No
Dan Bell Oil Call for price No No
Sperr's Fuel & Heating Co Call for price No No
Robertson Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No

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Thornton Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on October 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend-$0.025
1 Week Trend-$0.009
1 Month Trend+$0.099
1 Year Trend-$1.270

Thornton Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
10/17/2024$3.194
10/16/2024$3.220
10/15/2024$3.214
10/14/2024$3.214
10/13/2024$3.214
10/12/2024$3.214
10/11/2024$3.214
10/10/2024$3.204
10/09/2024$3.204
10/08/2024$3.214
10/07/2024$3.168
10/06/2024$3.158
10/05/2024$3.158
10/04/2024$3.158
10/03/2024$3.088
10/02/2024$3.068
10/01/2024$3.068
09/30/2024$3.068
09/29/2024$3.068
09/28/2024$3.068
09/27/2024$3.068
09/26/2024$3.068
09/25/2024$3.078
09/24/2024$3.078
09/23/2024$3.078
09/22/2024$3.078
09/21/2024$3.078
09/20/2024$3.078
09/19/2024$3.058
09/18/2024$3.066

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Thornton, used by 213 or 38.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Thornton homeowners is heating oil, used by 194 homes (35.40%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (89), electricity (71), wood (13).

Thornton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelThornton Households % of Households
Natural Gas21338.87%
Heating Oil19435.40%
Propane8916.24%
Electricity7112.96%
Wood132.37%

Natural gas (38.87)

Heating oil (35.40)

Propane (16.24)

Electricity (12.96)

Wood (2.37)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Thornton

Heating oil has become less popular in Thornton. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 319 to 194, a 39.18% drop.

Thornton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011230
2012224
2013328
2014384
2015319
2016270
2017221
2018185
2019118
2020138
2021164
2022194

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Thornton

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 61 to 89.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 454 to 213.

Electricity use for home heating in Thornton

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Thornton. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 108 to 71, a 34.26% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Thornton

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 Thornton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Thornton, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Thornton homeowners purchased a total of 125,186 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Thornton ranks 732nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Thornton ranks 3576th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Thornton’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 Thornton, the average outside temperature was 5.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Thornton Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
Winter 2023 - 202453.4° F
Winter 2022 - 202358.6° F

Thornton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Thornton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 96 heating oil companies that serve Thornton 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Thornton. Full service companies such as Royal Petroleum Inc or Oil Patch Fuel 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 Thornton 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 Thornton include Mauger & Company Inc and Aire Serv Of West Chester.

Thornton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Thornton: 96 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Thornton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Thornton Homes Served Per Company: 2 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Thornton Oil Company: 1,304 gallons per year

Thornton, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 194 households in Thornton, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Thornton, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

35% of Thornton, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Thornton, PA HouseholdsThornton, PA Heating Oil Households
548194

96 Thornton, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 125,186 gallons of heating oil delivered to Thornton, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Thornton, PA community relies on its 96 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, PA.

Thornton Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Thornton, PA?

The best price of home heating oil in Thornton, PA today is $2.94 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Thornton, PA ranges from a low of $2.94 to a high of $3.59. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.19.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Thornton, PA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $319.00 in Thornton, PA. Prices range from $294.00 to $359.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Thornton, PA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Thornton, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.24 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Thornton, PA?

The average price of home heating oil in Thornton, PA is $3.19 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Thornton, PA?

Today in Thornton, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.94 per gallon, which amounts to $294.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Thornton, PA?

The current price of heating oil in Thornton, PA ranges from $2.94 to $3.59 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.19 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Thornton, PA?

The current price of home heating oil in Thornton, PA ranges from $2.94 to $3.59 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Thornton, PA?

Heating oil prices have down in Thornton, PA by $0.24 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $24.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Thornton, PA?

As of today, October 17th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.19 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.94 to $3.59 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Thornton, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Thornton, PA ranges from $2.94 to $3.59 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Thornton, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Thornton, PA. Over the past year, Thornton, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.87 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.67 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.19, and $2.93 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.94. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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