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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 13 Hershey Suppliers
Oil Prices in Hershey, PA
Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stover Fuel Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Capitol City Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Meyer Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Kreiser Fuel Service Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Talley Petroleum Enterprises Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Service Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Best Price Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Dolan Oil Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Suburban Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| Hitz Heating | Call for price | No | No |
| E & E Fuel Oil LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| WC Eshenaur & Son Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Peggy's Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
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Hershey Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/19/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/18/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/15/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/14/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/13/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/12/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/11/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/10/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/09/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/08/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/07/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/06/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/05/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/04/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/03/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/02/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/01/2024 | $3.199 |
| 11/30/2024 | $3.199 |
| 11/29/2024 | $3.199 |
| 11/28/2024 | $3.199 |
| 11/27/2024 | $3.199 |
| 11/26/2024 | $3.199 |
| 11/25/2024 | $3.199 |
| 11/24/2024 | $3.199 |
| 11/23/2024 | $3.199 |
| 11/22/2024 | $3.099 |
| 11/21/2024 | $3.099 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Hershey Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Hershey, used by 2,469 or 42.51% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Hershey homeowners is natural gas, used by 2,019 homes (34.76%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,034), coal (290), propane (186), and other fuels (137).
Hershey Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Hershey Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 2,469 | 42.5% |
| Natural Gas | 2,019 | 34.8% |
| Heating Oil | 1,034 | 17.8% |
| Coal | 290 | 5.0% |
| Propane | 186 | 3.2% |
| Wood | 137 | 2.4% |
Electricity (42.5%)
Natural gas (34.8%)
Heating oil (17.8%)
Coal (5.0%)
Propane (3.2%)
Wood (2.4%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Hershey
Heating oil has become less popular in Hershey. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,138 to 1,034, a 51.64% drop.
Hershey Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,247 |
| 2012 | 2,208 |
| 2013 | 2,185 |
| 2014 | 2,138 |
| 2015 | 1,998 |
| 2016 | 1,770 |
| 2017 | 1,598 |
| 2018 | 1,546 |
| 2019 | 1,512 |
| 2020 | 2,016 |
| 2021 | 1,444 |
| 2022 | 1,034 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Hershey
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 203 to 186.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2,127 to 2,019.
Electricity use for home heating in Hershey
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Hershey. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,161 to 2,469, a 14.25% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Hershey
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 Hershey have not yet adopted solar heating.
Hershey, PA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Hershey homeowners purchased a total of 667,229 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Hershey ranks 181st for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Hershey ranks 1214th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Hershey’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 Hershey, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Hershey Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.1° F |
Hershey Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Hershey homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 13 heating oil companies that serve Hershey 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 Hershey. Full service companies such as Suburban Propane or Dolan Oil Service 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 Hershey 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 Hershey include Talley Petroleum Enterprises Inc and Peggy's Fuel Oil.
Hershey Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Hershey: 13 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Hershey: 18 miles
Average Number Of Hershey Homes Served Per Company: 79 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Hershey Oil Company: 51,325 gallons per year
Hershey, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,034 households in Hershey, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hershey, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
17% of Hershey, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Hershey, PA Households | Hershey, PA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 5,808 | 1,034 |
13 Hershey, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 667,228 gallons of heating oil delivered to Hershey, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Hershey, PA community relies on its 13 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, PA.
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