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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Altoona Suppliers

Oil Prices in Altoona, PA

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
SelLo Oil Inc $2.99 Yes Yes
Blair County Oil And Supply Inc Call for price No No
Jacobs Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Martin Oil Company Call for price No No

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Altoona, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.99 $2.99 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$2.99 $2.99 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$2.93 $2.93 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$2.93 $2.93 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

Altoona Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/14/2025$2.990
01/12/2025$2.990
01/11/2025$2.990
01/10/2025$2.990
01/07/2025$2.930
01/06/2025$2.930
01/05/2025$2.850
01/04/2025$2.850
01/03/2025$2.850
01/02/2025$2.850
01/01/2025$2.850
12/31/2024$2.850
10/21/2024$2.770
10/20/2024$2.770
10/19/2024$2.770
10/18/2024$2.770
10/17/2024$2.770

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Altoona, used by 17,768 or 73.91% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Altoona homeowners is electricity, used by 2,897 homes (12.05%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,217), propane (452), no fuel (393), and other fuels (387).

Altoona Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelAltoona Households % of Households
Natural Gas17,76873.9%
Electricity2,89712.1%
Heating Oil2,2179.2%
Propane4521.9%
No Fuel3931.6%
Wood1920.8%
Coal1100.5%
Other Fuels850.3%

Natural gas (73.9%)

Electricity (12.1%)

Heating oil (9.2%)

Propane (1.9%)

No fuel (1.6%)

Wood (0.8%)

Coal (0.5%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Altoona

Heating oil has become less popular in Altoona. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,278 to 2,217, a 2.68% drop.

Altoona Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,429
20122,414
20132,474
20142,278
20152,322
20162,210
20172,303
20182,252
20192,306
20202,140
20212,174
20222,217

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Altoona

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 338 to 452.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 19,944 to 17,768.

Electricity use for home heating in Altoona

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Altoona. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,071 to 2,897, a 39.88% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Altoona

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 Altoona have not yet adopted solar heating.

Altoona, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Altoona homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Altoona ranks 69th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Altoona ranks 544th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Altoona’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 Altoona, the average outside temperature was 1.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Altoona Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202533.5° F
2023 - 202434.7° F

Altoona Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Altoona homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Altoona 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 Altoona. 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 Altoona 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 Altoona include Jacobs Oil Co Inc and Blair County Oil And Supply Inc.

Altoona Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Altoona: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Altoona: 18 miles

Average Number Of Altoona Homes Served Per Company: 554 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Altoona Oil Company: 357,651 gallons per year

Altoona, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,217 households in Altoona, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Altoona, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Altoona, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Altoona, PA HouseholdsAltoona, PA Heating Oil Households
24,0412,217

4 Altoona, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Altoona, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Altoona, PA community relies on its 4 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 Altoona, 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 Altoona, PA.

Altoona Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Altoona, PA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.12 per gallon.

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

Today in Altoona, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.99 per gallon, which amounts to $299.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Altoona, PA?

Heating oil prices in Altoona, PA have not changed in the last 24 hours.

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

Heating oil prices have gone up in Altoona, PA by $0.12 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $12.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Altoona, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Altoona, PA. Over the past year, Altoona, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.77 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.78 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.99, and $2.78 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.99. 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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