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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 10 York Suppliers

Oil Prices in York, PA

Updated Today at 04:27 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Edris Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
Aero Energy Call for price No No
Smart Touch Energy Call for price No No
Shipley Energy Call for price No No
Dolan Oil Service Call for price No No
Town & Country Fuel LLC Call for price No No
Reitz Oil Company Call for price No No
Sauder Fuel Call for price No No
Stover Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Schwanger Brothers & Co Inc Call for price No No

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York Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.388
01/11/2025$3.388
01/10/2025$3.388
01/09/2025$3.639
01/08/2025$3.246
01/07/2025$3.410
01/06/2025$3.350
01/05/2025$3.345
01/04/2025$3.345
01/03/2025$3.345
01/02/2025$3.329
01/01/2025$2.860
12/31/2024$3.180
12/30/2024$3.150
12/29/2024$3.010
12/28/2024$3.010
12/27/2024$3.010
12/26/2024$3.010
12/25/2024$3.010
12/24/2024$3.010
12/23/2024$3.010
12/22/2024$3.000
12/21/2024$3.000
12/20/2024$3.063
12/19/2024$3.053
12/18/2024$3.063
12/17/2024$3.066
12/16/2024$3.066
12/15/2024$3.023
12/14/2024$3.023

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in York, used by 49,358 or 68.90% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for York homeowners is electricity, used by 15,156 homes (21.16%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (4,205), propane (1,648), other fuels (793), and other fuels (1,404).

York Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelYork Households % of Households
Natural Gas49,35868.9%
Electricity15,15621.2%
Heating Oil4,2055.9%
Propane1,6482.3%
Other Fuels7931.1%
No Fuel7351.0%
Wood5390.8%
Coal1130.2%
Solar170.0%

Natural gas (68.9%)

Electricity (21.2%)

Heating oil (5.9%)

Propane (2.3%)

Other fuels (1.1%)

No fuel (1.0%)

Wood (0.8%)

Coal (0.2%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in York

Heating oil has become less popular in York. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,961 to 4,205, a 29.46% drop.

York Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20116,190
20125,961
20135,769
20145,855
20155,584
20165,332
20175,190
20184,934
20194,645
20204,187
20214,169
20224,205

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in York

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,651 to 1,648.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 49,225 to 49,358.

Electricity use for home heating in York

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in York. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 9,427 to 15,156, a 60.77% increase.

Solar use for home heating in York

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.

Currently, 17 homes in York are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 10.53% decrease from 2012, when only 19 homes had installed active solar heating.

York, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, York homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, York ranks 18th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, York ranks 190th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

York’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 York, the average outside temperature was 0.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

York Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202537.3° F
2023 - 202438.1° F

York Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For York homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve York 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve York. Full service companies such as Aero Energy or Shipley Energy 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 York 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 York include Stover Fuel Oil Co and Schwanger Brothers & Co Inc.

York Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving York: 10 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to York: 18 miles

Average Number Of York Homes Served Per Company: 420 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per York Oil Company: 271,344 gallons per year

York, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,205 households in York, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when York, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of York, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

York, PA HouseholdsYork, PA Heating Oil Households
71,6374,205

10 York, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to York, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the York, PA community relies on its 10 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 York, 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 York, PA.

York 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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