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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 14 Pittsburgh Suppliers
Oil Prices in Pittsburgh, PA
Updated Today at 01:09 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glassmere Fuel Service Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Kehm Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Purvis Brothers Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Orris Fuel Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| R And W Oil Products LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Adams Petroleum Products Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Buffalo Bio Diesel | Call for price | No | No |
| Monarch Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| J J Powell Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Howard Gasoline & Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Cr Augenstein Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Wilson Home Heating Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Export Fuel Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Latshaw & Son Home Heating Oil LLC | Call for price | No | No |
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Pittsburgh Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 11/08/2024 | $3.300 |
| 11/07/2024 | $3.300 |
| 11/06/2024 | $3.300 |
| 11/05/2024 | $3.300 |
| 11/04/2024 | $3.300 |
| 11/03/2024 | $3.300 |
| 11/02/2024 | $3.300 |
| 11/01/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/31/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/30/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/29/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/28/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/27/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/26/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/25/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/24/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/23/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/22/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/21/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/20/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/19/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/18/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/17/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/16/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/15/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/14/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/13/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/12/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/11/2024 | $3.300 |
| 10/10/2024 | $3.300 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Pittsburgh Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Pittsburgh, used by 247,264 or 79.57% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Pittsburgh homeowners is electricity, used by 53,221 homes (17.13%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (5,574), heating oil (2,660), no fuel (2,303), and other fuels (2,145).
Pittsburgh Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Pittsburgh Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 247,264 | 79.6% |
| Electricity | 53,221 | 17.1% |
| Propane | 5,574 | 1.8% |
| Heating Oil | 2,660 | 0.9% |
| No Fuel | 2,303 | 0.7% |
| Other Fuels | 1,362 | 0.4% |
| Wood | 398 | 0.1% |
| Solar | 272 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 113 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (79.6%)
Electricity (17.1%)
Propane (1.8%)
Heating oil (0.9%)
No fuel (0.7%)
Other fuels (0.4%)
Wood (0.1%)
Solar (0.1%)
Coal (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Pittsburgh
Heating oil has become more popular in Pittsburgh. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,422 to 2,660, a 9.83% lift.
Pittsburgh Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,781 |
| 2012 | 2,422 |
| 2013 | 2,474 |
| 2014 | 2,548 |
| 2015 | 2,480 |
| 2016 | 2,598 |
| 2017 | 2,748 |
| 2018 | 2,549 |
| 2019 | 2,524 |
| 2020 | 2,443 |
| 2021 | 2,293 |
| 2022 | 2,660 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Pittsburgh
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,362 to 5,574.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 254,799 to 247,264.
Electricity use for home heating in Pittsburgh
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Pittsburgh. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 36,193 to 53,221, a 47.05% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Pittsburgh
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, 272 homes in Pittsburgh are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
Pittsburgh, PA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Pittsburgh homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh ranks 43rd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Pittsburgh ranks 422nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Pittsburgh’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 Pittsburgh, the average outside temperature was 9.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Pittsburgh Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 30.7° F |
Pittsburgh Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Pittsburgh homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh include Latshaw & Son Home Heating Oil LLC and Adams Petroleum Products Inc.
Pittsburgh Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Pittsburgh: 14 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Pittsburgh: 18 miles
Average Number Of Pittsburgh Homes Served Per Company: 190 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Pittsburgh Oil Company: 122,604 gallons per year
Pittsburgh, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 2,660 households in Pittsburgh, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Pittsburgh, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
0% of Pittsburgh, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Pittsburgh, PA Households | Pittsburgh, PA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 310,767 | 2,660 |
14 Pittsburgh, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Pittsburgh, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Pittsburgh, PA community relies on its 14 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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA.
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