Cheapest Lebanon County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 29, 2025
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/28/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/27/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/26/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/25/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/24/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/23/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/22/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/21/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/20/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/19/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/18/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/17/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/13/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/12/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/11/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/10/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/09/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/07/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/06/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.090 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.090 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lebanon Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Lebanon, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Lebanon homeowners is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (12%), Propane (5%), Wood (2%), and Coal (1%).
Lebanon County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34,874,317 | 2,838,374 | 16,489,698 | 7,027,777 | 1,537,838 | 38,300 | 509,973 |
| 2024 | 33,713,467 | 2,974,752 | 16,101,973 | 7,960,996 | 1,450,619 | 47,633 | 504,784 |
| 2023 | 32,555,397 | 3,095,841 | 15,715,074 | 8,885,520 | 1,365,275 | 55,043 | 498,627 |
| 2022 | 32,091,195 | 3,057,784 | 15,369,304 | 9,272,850 | 1,355,371 | 53,326 | 481,300 |
| 2021 | 31,895,666 | 2,915,345 | 14,958,236 | 9,432,650 | 1,407,109 | 44,183 | 463,731 |
| 2020 | 31,606,820 | 2,817,235 | 14,562,280 | 9,620,215 | 1,479,556 | 37,065 | 446,905 |
| 2019 | 31,301,416 | 2,726,491 | 14,195,208 | 9,754,979 | 1,547,415 | 31,328 | 436,087 |
| 2018 | 31,078,731 | 2,619,852 | 13,846,953 | 9,859,202 | 1,617,768 | 26,203 | 439,142 |
| 2017 | 30,931,676 | 2,540,423 | 13,564,648 | 10,033,309 | 1,678,830 | 22,191 | 438,648 |
| 2016 | 30,660,387 | 2,454,018 | 13,274,023 | 10,250,157 | 1,709,933 | 20,132 | 430,497 |
| 2015 | 30,415,903 | 2,360,877 | 12,971,247 | 10,600,440 | 1,733,119 | 19,192 | 414,084 |
| 2014 | 30,356,760 | 2,294,300 | 12,713,074 | 10,994,255 | 1,726,382 | 17,015 | 393,811 |
| 2013 | 30,372,204 | 2,244,427 | 12,445,957 | 11,382,810 | 1,680,034 | 15,202 | 370,032 |
| 2012 | 30,426,899 | 2,190,490 | 12,130,568 | 11,814,697 | 1,632,638 | 14,664 | 344,294 |
| 2011 | 30,449,683 | 2,151,843 | 11,795,862 | 12,228,626 | 1,569,666 | 12,253 | 323,710 |
| 2010 | 30,461,899 | 2,137,910 | 11,445,998 | 12,633,704 | 1,488,577 | 11,144 | 317,682 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lebanon
Heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Lebanon. In the 12 years since 2013, the number of homeowners using oil declined from 870,064 to 663,450, a 24% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lebanon
Between 2013 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 195,799 to 282,182, a 44% change. Comparing 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 2,516,052 to 2,796,352, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Lebanon
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Lebanon. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 1,086,074 to 1,447,260, a 33% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Lebanon
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 7,204 homes in Lebanon are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 412% gain from 2013, when 1,408 homes utilized active solar heating.
Lebanon County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Lebanon County homeowners purchased a total of 12 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Lebanon’s overall fuel oil consumption changes yearly primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional fuel oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Lebanon was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lebanon County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Lebanon County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lebanon residences heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 23 heating oil companies that serve Lebanon makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 45 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lebanon. Full service companies such as Meyer Oil Company or Sauder Fuel offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. A few of the 2 Lebanon cash heating oil companies serving Lebanon include Eby Oil Inc and Werley Energy.
Lebanon Fuel Oil Company Statistics: Fuel oil Companies Serving Lebanon: 23 companies .
Average Number of Lebanon Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 28846
Lebanon Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 residences in Lebanon heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lebanon temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Lebanon households depend on fuel oil delivery each winter.
6.15% of Lebanon County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lebanon County Households | Lebanon County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
153 Lebanon Fuel Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Lebanon households during this past winter, the Lebanon community depends on its 153 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Lebanon, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Lebanon and the surrounding area.
